Communications Coordinator

Position Summary:

ACET has a strong track record of high-quality research and policy advisory work in support of African economic transformation. The Communications Coordinator assists the Director of Communications in the implementation of the organisation’s communications strategy towards engaging a wider audience in an interactive manner to effect policy change in Africa.

Job Description:

Specifically, the Communications Coordinator:

• Coordinates communications work across the organisation.
• Maintains the ACET Info account and updates information on the ACET website.
• Uploads stories, pictures and videos to the website and repackages them for distribution on social media.
• Leads or supports the writing and editing of press releases and stories for the ACET website and for the media and proofreads content to be uploaded to the ACET website.
• Liaises with the media around ACET events and answers press queries.
• Regularly updates media contact lists.
• Supports the preparation of ACET representatives for media interviews.
• Repackages ACET research papers for the website and for online distribution to various target audiences.
• As part of the communications team, plans and executes media and social media campaigns on economic transformation.
• Engages on economic transformation issues with audiences on a variety of social media platforms.
• Understands the potential of social media and takes the initiative in social media development.
• Supports the writing of ACET blogs and production of the African Transformation Today online magazine.
• Supports the production of photographs, videos and infographics and liaises with creative content providers.
• Manages internal bulletins.
• Proactively engages with partners and advises on tools for communicating with partners.
• Provides communication and rapporteur support to ACET workshops and other events.
• Monitors media pick-up of ACET publications and other content.
• Provides administrative and logistical support to the Director of Communications & External Relations as necessary.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

Education and Experience

• Relevant Master’s degree
• At least five years’ media experience and some organisational experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Writing, editing and analytical skills
• Familiarity with both print and broadcast media
• Rapporteur skills or ability to take usable notes at workshops
• Organisational and coordination skills
• Social media skills
• Planning and budgeting support skills
• Pays great attention to detail
• Good telephone and email skills
• High energy levels and proactive ways of working
• Ability to follow up with contacts
• Ability to execute communications plans and strategies
• Ability to conceptualise communications products from ACET data
• Relationship building skills
• Demonstrable interest in economic transformation

Interested applicants should email their CV and an accompanying cover letter to info@acetforafrica.org. The closing date for the receipt of all applications is 22nd February, 2019.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted