We are looking for a Project Support Officer (for the period of 6 months) who will provide administrative and program/project assistance to the project team. 

DESCRIPTION:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Provide program/project assistance in development of communications/ advocacy strategies and materials e.g. documentaries, IEC, and other communication/ advocacy material.
• Provide administrative support to communication and programs teams
• Assist technical staff with planning, logistics and hosting project events. 
• Draft and edit communications copy (e.g. press releases, publications, social media posts)
• Maintain and upgrade records of media coverage and other databases for project activities.
• Facilitate effective internal communications.
• Maintain calendars and appointments.
• Prepare presentations and reports.

QUALIFICATION, EXPEREINCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, international relations/development, or a related field.
• Background in communications, media relations, and/or knowledge management preferred
• Solid editing and researching skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills, including ability to do multiple tasks and respond rapidly to new events and competing priorities 
• Excellence in all MS Office Applications, particularly Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication abilities (oral and written)
• Strong attention to details