The objective of the Communication Assistant is to strengthen the internal and external communication of the organisation in Haiti and with its international structures

• Advanced studies in communication
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in communications (news, PR, publicity etc.)
• Very good communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Basic skills in photography and picture-editing (photoshop or similar)
• Technical skills for the production of footage material is an asset
• Good knowledge of Creole, French, Spanish and English
• Computer literacy, including an ability to use a word processor and the internet (content management systems)
• Ability to work individually or in a team, in a flexible, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment
• Profound concern for vulnerable communities and particularly for families and children

• Write articles, news, reports and portraits on activities and beneficiaries of the organisation
• Produce and design paper newsletters & magazines and help ensure distribution
• Improve the visibility of the brand of the organisation
• Help organise events and promotion of these events
• Document the programmes through multimedia: video and photos
• Build up a network of public relations and maintain contacts
• Provide information on programmes and activities in the form of texts, photos and footage material for the international network of the organisation
• Respond to internal media requests from other communication departments within the organisation
• Help conceive and administer a new website and blogs
• Help implement strategic objectives and actions of the communications department of the national office
• Perform research regarding topics related to child welfare, child rights and community development

2011-03-30