Position Summary
The Communication Assistant will support the planning, development, and dissemination of high-quality communication materials that showcase all KONETA’s community programs, promote accountability to affected populations, and strengthen organizational visibility among donors, partners, and communities.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Content Development & Storytelling
- Collect, document, and develop stories, success cases, and human-interest narratives from nutrition and community programs.
- Support development of content for reports, newsletters, fact sheets, briefs, and proposals.
- Ensure communication products are accurate, ethical, and aligned with KONETA’s values and safeguarding standards.
2. Media & Digital Communication
- Support management of KONETA’s social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, WhatsApp, website).
- Draft and schedule social media posts related to nutrition, food security, gender, and community empowerment.
- Support basic photography and videography during field activities, ensuring informed consent.
3. Visibility & Branding
- Ensure correct use of KONETA and donor logos in line with branding and visibility guidelines.
- Support design and dissemination of IEC materials, banners, posters, and awareness materials.
- Support organization of events, campaigns, and advocacy initiatives.
4. Documentation, Reporting & Knowledge Management
- Support timely collection of photos, videos, attendance lists, and field updates from program teams.
- Maintain an organized digital archive of communication materials.
- Contribute to donor visibility sections of narrative reports.
- Support documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and innovations.
5. Community Engagement & Accountability
- Support community information-sharing on program objectives, services, and feedback mechanisms.
- Ensure communication approaches are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and accessible.
- Promote accountability to affected populations (AAP) through clear and respectful messaging.
6. Coordination & Support
- Work closely with program, MEAL, and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely communication.
- Support partners’ communication and visibility initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in communication, media, or documentation roles with NGOs or development organizations.
- Experience in nutrition, health, or humanitarian programming is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong writing and editing skills in English.
- Basic photography and videography skills.
- Familiarity with social media management tools and digital platforms.
- Ability to translate technical information into simple, community-friendly messages.
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, PSEA, and ethical storytelling principles.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a strong asset.
Core Values and Safeguarding Commitment
KONETA is committed to:
- Ethical and responsible communication
- Dignity, consent, and protection of vulnerable populations
- Transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for misconduct
Key Note
- KONETA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other status.
- KONETA is a results-oriented organization committed to delivering measurable impact and timely outcomes.