Communication Expert

I’mpossible is looking for a Communication/ Social Media Expert

He/She are required to empower I’mpossible team with the skills necessary for effective outreach and content creation. The expert will train and coach team members, enabling them to connect with a broader audience, create engaging content, craft success stories, and employ tools to boost awareness of the mechanism through social media posts.

The consultant is a specialist in the area of communications and is expected to be a strategic thinker, with an understanding of good practices and industry trends on mixed media channels including digital and social media. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a meticulous attention to detail, works well under pressure and can multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Tasks and Deliverables

The position holder will more specifically have the following tasks and deliverables:

• Assessment of the existing communication strategies and tools
• Development of an upgraded communication framework and tools
• Training and coaching sessions on:
  • Editing, writing and proofreading a wide variety of communications materials for audiences.
  • Creating attractive visuals for digital content campaigns
  • Gathering and developing content and stories for project, partner and donor communications.
  • Ensure accuracy and clarity of technical content.
  • Researching and identifying communications opportunities which may arise during the implementation of on-going projects.
  • Track engagement analytics on digital platforms.

• Collaborate in identification, preparation, and dissemination of written or visual content and materials in relation to project activities, including blog posts, success stories, learning documents, brochures, and other communication outputs, ensuring consistency, accuracy and meeting the needs of target audiences;
• Develop and implement social media strategy for I’mpossible on LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Develop I’mpossible website (For Negotiation)
• Develop and maintain close contact with project coordinator.
• Submit training completion report along with any required reports to project coordinator upon request.
• Ensure all documents and actions taken are documented within the period of employment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required that may be assigned from time to time by supervisors or Head of Impossible organization.

 Required Profile 

Qualifications and Experience:

• The consultant should have a relevant Master’s degree and background in journalism/or communication.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience with a proven professional record working in the field of communication, or equivalent experience in a similar role is strongly desired.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Excellent oral and written communication and editing skills.
• Excellent communication, networking and advocacy skills and ability to work with a diverse range of colleagues.
• Ability to think creatively, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of media landscape and proven ability to develop and implement effective media and outreach strategies.
• Fast, accurate, creative and versatile writing skills, including for digital media.
• Strong ability to draft newsworthy stories quickly and easily.
• Ability to analyze complex information quickly and simply for audiences.
• Good political and personal judgment.
• Previous experience with non-governmental organizations is strongly desired.

Equal Opportunities

I’mpossible organization is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability.