Communications Officer

Description

• This position is for 6 months, starting 16 April or as soon as possible after that. It is open to Mozambicans
• This is next phase of our PEPFAR funded youth, HIV program, Saber é Viver (SEV) in Maputo City
• SEV is an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign that works to rebrand HIV by promoting the importance of knowing your status and staying on antiretroviral treatment with a focus on adolescents
• This phase of the campaign continues in Maputo secondary schools and engaging with adolescents using SAAJ (Serviços Amigos dos Adolescentes e Jovens) health services

Duties

• Further develop and execute the comprehensive communications and media plan in support of the Saber e Viver (SEV), HIV campaign ensuring consistent branding and resonant messaging
• Develop integrated communications tools and collateral material, such as talking points, news releases, responses to social media messages, web content, briefing notes
• Cultivate media relationships with radio, television, print, and social media outlets that cover HIV treatment and other social issues encompassed within organizational scope
• Design and publish approved health literacy content for website, social media and other media outlets
• Lead internal and external communications training providing critical guidance in steering the campaign message
• Manage digital library of communications tools and templates, ensuring materials are frequently updated and accessible for FCM staff

Requisites

• 3 years minimum experience doing communications for social programs in Mozambique
• Strong written communication skills
• Experience of using social media as a communication and education tool desirable
• Fluent verbal and written Portuguese and English
• Experience of HIV campaigns desirable

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted