Job Purpose:
The Communications Officer position exists to tell the story of NELSAP-CU by documenting and
communicating its work to the key stakeholders. The Communications Officer reviews implements
and monitors the effective implementation of the NELSAP-CU communication strategy and related
actions geared at communicating the corporate and programming aspects of the organization as well
as developing and distributing information to promote NELSAP-CU.
Key Responsibilities:
Online Presence (Web and Social media):
- Manage and routinely update the NELSAP-CU website and social media platforms.
- Develop content for NELSAP-CU social media platforms/channels including Twitter, Facebook,
YouTube, etc. - Monitor online traffic to assess and analyze NELSAP-CU social media platforms and document
good practices (every quarter). - Explore new uses of communications technologies and software including new social media tools
that might be of interest to NELSAP-CU and recommend the tools for use by NELSAP-CU-CU. - Provide on-site communication coverage to NELSAP-CU events with near real-time posting of
updates in the form of news, photos, and press releases. - Support organization and implementation of social media campaigns to increase traffic and
awareness (e.g. competitions on issues/topics relevant to NBI’s work, photo competitions, etc.).
Publications Production (Newsletters, Project Briefs, and Information, Education and
Communication (IE&C) materials):
- Develop content for and produce publications such as newsletters, project briefs, and (IE&E)
materials. - Coordinate the production process for publication material.
- Support projects to document their work and produce high-quality publications ranging from
project briefs, posters, and technical reports among others.
Events Communication and Project Documentation Support:
- Coordinate and publicize NELSAP-CU events and support projects to document their work.