JOB ADVERT #0007/08/2024 DATE: 25/08/2024
Position Title: Communication Assistant
Reports to: Programe Manager
Supervision of: None
Location: Mogadishu and travel to field sub offices in SWS and Galmudug state Somalia
ABOUT US
New Ways Organization is a non-governmental, national organization founded in 1993.
New ways as humanitarian organization is dedicated to reduction of humanitarian sufferings facing communities in shock and working towards the reduction of extreme poverty ailing vulnerable communities in Somalia.
Our Vision
A world where disadvantaged communities, including women and children, are protected, cared for, and empowered with opportunities for a better life and well-being.
Our Mission
To be a dedicated partner, collaborating closely with communities and development agencies in Somalia to combat poverty, promote human rights, and advocate for social justice across the country. To achieve this mission, we engage in long-term development work, build resilience, respond to emergency situations, and seek to address the root causes of poverty through our development, education and advocacy services.
Job Description
The Communication Assistant plays a pivotal role in advancing New Ways’ communication strategy, ensuring effective internal and external communication. Based in Mogadishu with travel across sub offices in SWS and Galmudug state of Somalia, this role involves managing social media platforms, crafting compelling content, designing reports, and showcasing project impacts.
- Contribute to the implementation of communication action plans and strategies.
- Stay informed about program developments to prepare reports, briefings, and other necessary documentation.
- Develop communication materials for internal and external use.
- Create graphic content, including videos, social media visuals, and scripts.
- Capture and present project activities and events on various platforms to raise awareness and highlight achievements.
- Document human-interest stories and success stories for external communication.
- Develop and execute strategies to enhance New Ways’ media presence.
- Translate documents between English and Somali.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communication, Journalism, English Literature, International Relations, or a related field.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in public communication or field operational communication.
- Certification in communication techniques such as photography and videography.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in IT and digital communication tools.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively within Somalia.
- SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
- New Ways Organization holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes. New Ways Organization is also committed to safeguarding the rights of the children and therefore, is expected that every individual who joins with New Ways Organization understand his/her responsibility in protecting and keeping children always safe.
How to apply
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to the Human Resources officer at New Ways via recruitment@new-ways.org . The closing date for applications is 5th September 2024 ]. Please indicate “Communication Assistant ” in the subject line of your email. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. New ways organization is committed to the principle and practice of Equal Opportunities.