Job Vacancy at Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (WHH) – Public Relations and Marketing Assistant
Organization/project profile and background:
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe was founded as the National Committee for the Freedom from Hunger Campaign of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1962. Today, Welthungerhilfe is one of the biggest private development organizations in Germany. The organization is non-profit, non‐political, and non-denominational. Welthungerhilfe is committed to fight hunger and poverty. Currently, Welthungerhilfe is working in more than 70 different countries all over the world. Welthungerhilfe in Sierra Leone aims in cooperation with state and civil society partners, to make an effective contribution to food and nutrition security of disadvantaged sections of the population.
WHH is an equal opportunity employer, women are encouraged to participate.
Name of Project: Sustainable structures in solid waste service- SLE 1079
Job Title: Public Relations and Marketing Assistant
Location: Koidu
Contract Duration: One year with possible extension
Objectives and Competencies:
The Public relations and marketing assistant will assist and work closely with the public relations and marketing officer by performing various activities and tasks to maintain and enhance the reputation, perception and goodwill of the organization among various internal and external publics/audiences.
The public relations and marketing assistant will support in identifying the proper public messages to promote the project activities at the public level. He/ she will also be responsible to collect the required media materials in the field, conduct the coordination with public entities & stakeholders, and participate to the projects events planning and implementation.
Reporting to: Public relations and marketing Officer
Main Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development and distribution of the public relations materials. This can include brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, videos, press kits etc.
Follow up and track social media messages, press releases, other media contents, and report about any relevant and remarkable event.
Keeps track of PR materials, filing, copying and other administrative tasks and maintain the public relations database.
Assist in organizing public events, marketing campaigns and other public activities of the organization.
Help in marketing the Organisations ideals and messages to the various publics.
Supports the Public Relations Officer with other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned.
Experience:
At least Two (2) years’ experience in Public Relations, Marketing or Advertising working for a recognized institution, organization etc.
Education:
Diploma in Mass Communications, Public Relations or Marketing from a recognized Tertiary Institution.
Personal Skills:
Very good knowledge of marketing and advertising principles and strategies.
Very good knowledge in social media practices and techniques.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Sound judgement and ability to make impartial recommendations.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work when under pressure.
Excellent presentation skills.
Commitment to beneficiary accountability and humanitarian principles
Hard-working, proactive, and able to prioritize and delegate a demanding workload.
Computer Skills
Very good command in all MS Office applications.
Knowledge of multimedia editing software will be an advantage.
Starting date: Immediately after interview
Applications for this position should be sent to:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Documents once submitted will not be returned to the applicants, therefore Do NOT submit originals
Closing date: 4th June 2021
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