The Communications Officer is responsible for documentation and content gathering  in various formats including case studies, impact stories, donor reports, high quality  photo and video assets; and ensuring social media engagement across our digital  platforms for all projects. Oftentimes, you will be required to write case studies, press  releases, monitor media coverage, and support media field visits. You will also  support the implementation of the advocacy and communications strategy to help  CEDO influence decision-makers to uphold the rights of children, as per our mandate. Reporting directly to the Head of Programs (HoP), the role holder works closely with  the Head of Operations, Program Managers, Field Officers, and Consultants.

Collecting a minimum of two case studies per month that show the impact and success of CEDO’s programming. This includes interviewing beneficiaries  and writing impact stories.
Producing high quality photo and video assets and being able to package these for various audiences.
Support implementation of the social media strategy and content calendar across our digital platforms including updating the Website, LinkedIn, etc. Support media engagement through writing press releases, pitching stories to  the media, facilitating media visits and monitoring media stories.
Support event management, logistics of key project events ensuring high level of organization and the visibility of project activities and campaigns. Identify, update databases and media lists to ensure high visibility of the  organization, and its projects.
Track media exposure and weekly reporting of social media engagement Facilitate effective internal communications.
Maintain calendars and appointments.
Prepare presentations and reports.
Comply with CEDO’s policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities and other  relevant policies and procedures.
COLLABORATION: Be approachable, a good listener, and easy to talk to. Builds and maintains effective relationships, with other team members, colleagues, and  external partners and supporters.
CREATIVITY: Be willing to take disciplined risks. Encourages development of new and innovative solutions.
INTEGRITY: Should be honest. Encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.
CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Committed to the protection of children any form of The selection process will involve rigorous background checks.