MAIN OBJECTIVES/ RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

Media Management

• Under the supervision of the Field Communication Manager, the FCO establishes and maintains regular relations with key local media contacts (journalists, bloggers, photographers, and videographers).
• He/ she will handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to pitch MSF materials.
• He/she organizes events for local media (Press conference, Press briefing…).

Media Alert

• The FCO monitors local media and flags significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF or on the context to Head of Mission and Field Communication Manager (FCM).
• He/she produces reports on the local media landscape (key media, audience numbers, political affiliation, ownership, freedom of speech, use of social media) and regularly reports on new developments.

Content Diffusion

• The FCO actively diffuses MSF content in the country in local languages and among local media. If judged applicable.

• The FCO supervises the production of local communication tools and products (leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos) according to local strategy and budget.
• In particular, he/she will help identify the right communications tools and will adapt/translate communications materials to targeted local audiences.
• The FCO will also support the production of communications materials (articles, photos etc.) for international audiences, if needed

Internal Communication

• If needed, he/ she can edit the production of internal communication tools (newsletter, etc.) under the supervision of the FCM.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Education: Essential: degree in Journalism, Communications or related university degree.
• Experience: Essential: previous working experience of at least two years in communications, journalism or public relations in the country.
• Essential: previous working experience in dealing with media in the country.
• Essential languages: Krio and English- fluent
• Excellent writing skills
• Good networking and media relations skills
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Experience with social media is an asset

MSF Office, 66 Sir Samuel Lewis Road, Aberdeen, Freetown or

by email: msfocb-sl-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

Please indicate the title: FIELD COMMUNICATION OFFICER on the application and in the subject line of your email.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that MSF does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for interview or a test.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.