Role Specification:
Under the daily supervision of the Manager, the
Information, Communication & Outreach Officer will
support the day-day running of the department:
* Support to resolve communication, public relations,
issues and problems.
. With the advice of the Manager, respond to media
inquiries quickly and effectively.
•Help to draft communication and advocacy materials for
the Commission, including
newsletters, reports promotional materials and talking
points for the ICON Manager.
Evaluate results and impact of communication activities.
•Report all developments, treads and attitudes regarding
disability issues to the Manager
* Help to build information networks
. Support to overs maintenance of publicity accessible
information materials on disability issues
•Create materials for gauging impacts
•Help to plan and develop outreach materials
* help to arrange all media contacts, press briefings and
interviews
•Provide talking points and other materials as may be
needed by the Manager.
•Work with various partners, public and private sectors,
NGOS and disability communities
to implement the campaign and incorporate the campaign
and themes of the Commission.
* Develop strategic partnership with key partners
constituencies to elicit support for and maximize impact
of promotional objectives.
* Performs all other duties as outlined in the terms of
reference which will be given to you.
Help to maintain the commission social media handles.
Required qualification, experience and competence:
•A bachelor’s degree in mass communication, political
science or any related field
Strong knowledge in Audi and video editing software
•Knowledge in photography.
* Knowledge in Radio and Television presentation
Experience working for a print and electronic media
house
•At least four years of experience in similar capacity
* Some knowledge in disability programming
•Experience in budgeting management
Good Microsoft skills, including word, power point and
* Able to communicate in English, with good written
skills and able to function well as part of the team.
Kindly note that women with disability are strongly
encouraged to apply.
