Knowledge Management and Communications Officer
Practical Action, an international technology development organization head quartered in the United Kingdom and with offices in Asia, Bangladesh, East Africa, Southern Africa, Latin America and Sudan, seeks to fill the position of Knowledge Management and Communications Officer.
Date of expiry | 12th Apr |
Salary | |
Location | Harare,Zimbabwe |
Full/Part time | Full Time |
Employment status | Fixed Term |
Other terms |
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Bachelor’s Degree in communications/ development/ environmental management and community programmes/ project management or related field with up to 5 years of relevant experience in development programmes or project management, public relations, communications and/or advocacy;
- Masters Degree in any of the above areas is an advantage.
- Good understanding of the agriculture and energy development priorities of the Southern African region in particular Zimbabwe and Malawi
- Excellent writing, editing, organising and communication skills
- Ability to develop good stories out of M&E reports and field visits.
- Ability to take or select appropriate pictures for the different types of documentation e.g. social and scientific.
- Excellent ability to work with teams including remotely via virtual facilities such as Skype or video.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities
- Fluency in English
- Commitment to development principles and Practical Action’s vision, mission and ambition
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Submit a 3 page CV along with names of at least three professional references and a supporting statement of not more than two pages outlining how your qualifications and experience will equip you to succeed in the role.
Applications should reach The Human Resources and Administration Officer at: Human.Capital@practicalaction.org.zw on or before 1700hrs of 12th April, 2018.
N.B: Shortlisting will be done as applications are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.