Communication and Public Affairs Officer Full-Time

The position

The Communications and Public Affairs Officer assumes primary responsibility for planning, developing and implementing communication strategies to promote AKF Moz programs. The incumbent in coordination with the partnership Manager will also build partnerships with other relevant organizations, media, AKDN and with the AKF Global Network to disseminate information and create awareness about AKF Mozambique programs.

The requirements

• Master/Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field;
• At least five years of similar work experience is required;
• Candidate should be able to work independently – with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors;
• Demonstrated and extensive social media experience is an added advantage;
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills and proficiency are required. Knowledge of other languages/dialects is an asset. He/she should have advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Power point, Excel and Publisher);
• Candidates with basic design and layout skills and adept in using Adobe Photoshop and Pagemaker are an added advantage;
• Experience in the planning and execution of large scale projects,
  
• Excellent organisational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, high-functioning and detail-oriented team environment;
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and an ability to communicate effectively and build durable relationships with people of varied professional and cultural backgrounds;
  
• Ability to navigate complex government processes and favourably influence decision-making in a professional, diplomatic and collaborative manner.

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), alongside its sister Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies, has implemented innovative, community-driven solutions to development challenges for more than 45 years. It focusses on a small number of specific development problems by forming intellectual and financial partnerships with organisations sharing its objectives. With a small staff, a host of cooperating agencies and thousands of volunteers, the Foundation reaches out to vulnerable populations on four continents, irrespective of their race, religion, political persuasion or gender.