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Job Title: Communications Officer
Directorate/Cluster: Program and RMI Unit/Team: Resource Mobilization & Innovations
Grade/Step 3 Contract Type: Fixed (3 years)
Core Funding (%)
100% Donor (%) EU 100%
Location: Grand Gedeh Budget Holder: Yes No
Operational Remit: Grand Gedeh with extensive travel to other program locations and
regional/international meetings
Line Manager Program Development & RMI Lead
Matrix Report (s) : Project Coordinator
Supervises: None
Summary of Role The Communication Officer is part of the Programs and Resource
Mobilization & Innovations (RMI) Team to facilitate quality internal and
external communications outcomes for a unique and cohesive identity for
ActionAid Liberia
Overview of
Responsibilities
Communication Officer supports the creation and sharing of quality, relevant
multimedia communications content to help raise ActionAid’s profile, strategy,
program results and influence through the delivery of effective communication
outcomes nationally and internationally.
Communications
 Develop and disseminate communication materials and messages and
programs to challenge issues of social injustice that cause and perpetual
poverty and gender inequality;
 Provide or facilitate tools to enable staff share information regularly about
their work;
 To provide capacity development and technical support to improve the
effectiveness of partners (national organizations, networks and
movements)
 Provides technical support with annual reporting processes to include
content (media – film photo, etc.)
 Strengthen internal content gathering at LRP level and partners
Visibility
 Deliver ActionAid Liberia’s corporate communication responsibilities
including – brand, profile & reputation management; management of AAL’s
website www.actionaid.org and social media pages with oversight from
Campaigns and Policy Manager and Program & RMI Lead;
 Documenting the impact of ActionAid Liberia’s work with partners using
various friendly ways; online and offline, print and electronic tools as well as
mainstream media;
 Develop promotional materials for ActionAid Liberia and participate in
various issues based exhibition and forums to support the positioning of
AAL as a critical stakeholders
 Ensure co-branding of key research studies, policy briefs and publications
done jointly with government, researchers and other agencies on issues of
poverty, injustice, rights and development;
 Producing and circulating publications about AAL work to various
stakeholders;
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 Develop collaboration with resource centers (i.e. women networks, peer
organizations, academia, etc.) for distribution of AAL and partners
materials;
 Facilitating guests’ field visits to see and document the impact AAL is
making on people’s lives in Liberia
Campaigns and Advocacy  Contribute to production of publications and other documentation for
outputs for influence priorities;
 Support Program and Policy Team to design effective information
communications and media strategies to empower people to take action
and influence policy makers
 Support AAL’s policy advocacy and campaign activities including
mobilization, logistics and media engagement
Safeguarding ActionAid has articulated a strong stand on gender justice and safeguarding
through its child protection and anti-sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse
policies. ActionAid is committed to taking an intersectional feminist approach
to Safeguarding, recognizing how forms of abuse and oppression intersect.
Safeguarding refers to the policies, processes, and work cultures that an
organization puts in place to prevent and respond to harmful actions carried
out by staff or those working on our behalf. The principles and approaches that
underpin our approach to safeguarding are those of feminism; dignity,
centrality and protection of survivors; legal rights and responsibilities;
objectivity; timeliness and accountability. AAL seeks to create a work
environment free from intimidation and abuse, communicating a zero tolerance
of violations/breach of policy. Please report any incidences or concerns
relating safeguarding including offers for employment to
safeguard.liberia@actionaid.org
Anti-Bullying &
Discrimination
ActionAid has articulated a strong stand on gender justice and safeguarding
through its human rights based approach. AAL is also committed to creating
an enabling and safe work environment, championing freedom, equality,
equality and justice. This includes recognition of human rights and dignity of all
persons regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual
orientation, and ability. This includes zero tolerance for harassment, bullying,
discrimination and acts or threats of intimidation.
Fraud Awareness & AntiCorruption
ActionAid has a zero tolerance to fraud and corruption and requires staff,
partners, suppliers, consultants, volunteers, and all categories of collaborators
at all times to act honestly and with integrity and to safeguard the assets for
which they are responsible. This refers to bribes, kickbacks, pay-offs, or gifts
from Action staff, their relatives or close associates, partners for employment,
contracts, and services. Please report any incidences relating to
blowwhistle.liberia@actionaid.org
Education, Language &
Qualifications
 Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media relations, or
relevant field; professional experience in Communications, Media relations
 Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience
 Familiarity with social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) preferred
 Experience producing content with photography and videography, a plus
 Good English language writing skills: communicating effectively in writing
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Essential Knowledge, skills
and Experience
 Good communication and report writing skills;
 Demonstrated ability in organizing and managing priorities;
 Capacity in strategic thinking and planning;
 Ability to set up, support and maintain cordial working relations with various
stakeholders (staff; partners, social movement, media, etc.)
 and ability to convince others in the way of doing things;
 Ability to work under minimum supervision;
 Ability to effectively interview and solicit information from individuals with
varying educational and socio-economic backgrounds and levels, as well
as ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.
 Ability to work in a multicultural context/environment, engage in social
justice activism/advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices
 Understanding of Women Rights issues in the Liberian context.
 Able to work closely with others (often from a distance) to meet tight
deadlines and multiple priorities; able to work collaboratively across
multiple teams and levels.
 Knowledge of Office 365 or Microsoft Office 2007/2010 (Word, PowerPoint
and Excel), email and internet, and social media.
Competency profile Learning the Organization
Strategic Perspective
A passion for social justice, women and human rights issues;
demonstrated alignment of experience and interests with the
Organization’s mission, vision and strategic priorities
Change Management
Uses effective strategies to facilitate organization change
initiatives and overcome resistance to change by involving
others, listening and building commitment.
Decisiveness and
Agility
Prefers quick and appropriate actions in many management
situations, able to adapt and respond to fast changing eco
system/environment
Feminist Leadership
Commitment to practicing AA’s feminist leadership principles,
particularly the top ten basics to include: self-awareness, selfcare, dismantling bias, inclusion, sharing power, responsible
use of power, accountable collaboration, respectful feedback,
courage and zero tolerance
Learning with
Others
Leading Teams
Attracts, motivates, and develops high performing teams.
Building Collaborative
Relationships
Builds productive working relationships with co-workers and
external parties, whilst valuing diversity (gender, race, culture).
Communication
Expresses ideas clearly, concisely; disseminates information
about Communication decisions and plans, proactively.
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Leading with Purpose
and Credibility
Professional individual with high personal integrity including
anti-SHEA, fraud and corruption; innovative, flexible
approaches to work, coupled with enthusiasm and commitment
to ActionAid’s Vision, Mission and Values; has strong
commitment to develop, promote and practice AAL’s values
Innovation and Taking
Initiative
Takes charge and proactively seeks new ideas, experiments
with new processes/practices that capitalizes on opportunities
How to apply:
All interested candidates should submit applications, including cover letter and CV in Microsoft Word or Pdf
document, addressed to the Program Development & RMI, ActionAid Liberia Country Program, viathe system click the apply button below.
Deadline for submission of applications is Friday, January
8, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.