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Posted 4 years ago |
Communications Advisor (Canadian Citizens) is needed at Cuso International
Job Title: Communications Advisor (Canadian Citizens)
Location: Calabar, Cross-River
Length of Placement: 6 Months
Language Requirements: English Level 4 – Advanced
The Volunteer’s Role
- If you are passionate about implementing communication initiatives, this could be the role for you!
- As the Communications Advisor you will use your skills to support all internal and external communications, support the YouLead and B.LIVER project websites, as well as all social media platforms.
As a volunteer, you will:
- Identify and analyze the communication needs of stakeholders (including staff, donor agencies and community, members), and develop materials to respond accordingly.
- Work with the Communications Intern to manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic materials.
- Along with the project team, organize media events including press conferences, talk show interviews, documentaries, etc.
- Work with the project team to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the project’s communication strategy.
- Track and respond to general inquiries from the public.
Essential Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, College Diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field
Essential Professional Background:
- At least 2 years of professional experience working in development communications in an NGO or other reputable organization
- Experience developing diverse communication and promotional materials
- Experience in media relations and media campaigns
- Excellent reporting skills
Terms & Conditions:
- Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.
Residency & Citizenship
Residency:
- The majority of Cuso International volunteer applicants are residing in Canada at the time of application and during the pre-departure process. Occasionally we received applications from volunteer applicants who are residing outside of Canada at the time of application. In both instances, between your application date and placement start date, we must be able to contact you and you must be able to contact us easily and promptly throughout the process.
- We may require your passport and would need to be aware of your current place of residence and any travel plans you may have during this time. You will also require unrestricted access to Canada during this time for training, as applicable.
Citizenship:
- Leaving your country of residence can have significant effects on your citizenship status in that country. It is your responsibility to research the consequences of traveling to Canada during the pre-departure process if you are living outside of Canada and of leaving your country of residence for a placement with the immigration authority where you live.
- By applying to this placement, you accept full responsibility for any consequences related to your citizenship, residency and immigration status or penalties as a result of travel to pre-departure training, international placement or other Cuso International related travel.
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Deadline: October 13, 2020
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