African Development Bank Jobs - Communication Officer (Web)

Started by Jobbers, Oct 05, 2011, 02:14 PM

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Job Title: Principal Communication Officer (Web) - External Relations & Communication Unit
Grade: PL-4
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB/11/161
Organisation: African Development Bank Group

Major Duties and responsibilities will include the following among others:
•   Write articles, press releases, projects briefs and various documents for the website. In this regard the incumbent would ensure that the information posted and published is timely, accurate and also conforms to the Bank's information disclosure policy and web editorial policy.
•   Ensure the editing of information from organizational units to be posted onto the Internet web platform.
•   Liaise with relevant organizational units on requirements for content publication onto the web platform, as well as participate in meetings with web focal points in organizational units to ensure compliance with Bank's information disclosure policy and web editorial policy.

Skills, knowledge and experience:
•   A minimum of a Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Human Sciences, or equivalent.
•   At least 6 years as a journalist or communications expert, including at least 3 years of relevant experience in web content writing. Experience in an international environment is welcomed.
•   Very good knowledge and experience of internet protocols and techniques/ Ability to conduct web training sessions/ Ability to gather and prepare on regular basis, relevant information on the activities of the Bank for dissemination on the Website.
•   Ability to communicate and write effectively in English, with a good working knowledge of French.

For more information and online application: Principal Communication Officer (Web) - External Relations & Communication Unit - African Development Bank

Deadline:  03 November, 2011.