• The Communication and Publicity Specialist will: • Lead on the planning, development and deployment of strategic communication strategies • and materials related to the project for both internal and external audiences. • Stay abreast with preferred communication channels for different target groups and • deliver content accordingly. • Research and write stories that capture the impact of the project on different targeted • groups and disseminate as appropriate. • Respond flexibly to demands for content from the donor, partner or internal VSO • stakeholders. • Ensure compliance to donor and VSO brand guidelines and other communication policies • and procedures. • Work with and coordinate both local and international media to relay the work being done • in the project. Manage freelance professionals to deliver on specific pieces of work. • Work with the project team to support project monitoring, review, evaluation, and • dissemination of learning. • Support the project team in the development of project quarterly work plans, reports, and • documentation of learnings. • Participate in VSO coordinated activities with other partners and other stakeholders. • Work with the global communications team to implement VSO’s communications • strategy/plan by contributing to newsletters, databases, marketing materials etc • Take the initiative in developing an evidence -base, documenting lessons learnt, best • practices and case studies to shape in-country strategies and programme approaches and • contribute to broader learning. • The Communication and Publicity Specialist will be responsible for maintaining internal & external communications strategies to keep project beneficiaries and partners • informed of project activities, presence, information, and events. To lead on the production of quality communication materials across a range of media and social media, in close • collaboration with project managers and partners improving access to inclusive, quality, and equitable basic education for 3–19-year-old children.

• At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies: • Ability to be open minded and respectful • Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations • Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships • Ability to seek and share knowledge. • Essential: • Knowledge/qualifications: • Relevant bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, • journalism or a similar discipline. • Master’s degree in any of the above related fields will be an added • advantage. • A post graduate qualification in education in emergencies or related field • will be and added advantage. • Experience: • At least three (3) years demonstratable experience in a similar role • Sound working knowledge of digital and social media platforms. • Demonstrable experience in developing compelling and high quality • documentation • Previous NGO /development experience particularly supporting education • projects is an added advantage. • Skills/Abilities: • Able to develop clear and realistic plans to deliver agreed objectives within • deadlines, involving key individuals in the process. • Strong verbal and written communications skills • Presentation and influencing skills. • Video content and editing experience. • IT (MS office) proficiency