WACSI is a civil society knowledge-sharing hub and a credible centre of learning with continental and international recognition.

Responsibilities

• Manage the WACSI brand, including brand integrity and visibility, across the organisation, and West Africa
• Facilitate learning and sharing through various electronic and social media tools
• Manage, design, edit, and publish WACSI’s print and electronic communications including newsletters, annual reports, advocacy alerts, research reports, op-eds, and other publications
• Manage strategy, design, and content development for WACSI website and digital media platforms
• Train staff in branding and messaging standards
• Supervise the storytelling efforts of WACSI to tell the right stories to stakeholders
• Serve as quality control and editor on print materials and website
• Manage the promotion and marketing of WACSI’s capacity-building courses and TechSoup offerings
• Manage, strategise and monitor all WACSI social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook
• Track progress and effectiveness of communications-related activities and share results for continuous improvement
• Lead in the coordination and support of various communications projects needed
• Promote WACSI to the non-profit sector, the private sector, policymakers, and the public, particularly across West Africa
• Develop and manage content, messaging, and storytelling about WACSI for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and carry out media strategy, including developing and driving media calendar, media relations and tracking press coverage across West Africa
• Act as a key liaison between WACSI and media contacts throughout West Africa
• Promote WACSI and its staff in the media
• Support and coordinate with key events and other programmes
• Represent the organisation at events, which may include some travel throughout West Africa

Requirements

• Experience working in the non-profit sector (preferred)
• Strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Good knowledge of English and French languages (oral and written)
• Strong project planning, critical thinking and problem-solving; self-motivated and self-directed
• Good knowledge and interest in the use of technology for social change
• Skilled in visual design
• Experience with design software
• Proficient in using social media, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram
• Strong networking and relationship management skills
• Good understanding of digital marketing concepts and best practices
• Ability to lead teams and collaborate with other teams
• Commitment to WACSI’s mission
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Outstanding verbal/written communication skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, projects, and priorities effectively and professionally
• Ability to travel across West Africa

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