Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist the SIHA Network Communications and Advocacy Working Group in the following tasks:
• Assist with the preparation and production of communication materials, including fast facts brochures, newsletters and publications;
Update SIHA Network social media on a regular basis with relevant material, highlighting key events and achievements;
• Assist in executing any campaigns and events that the SIHA Network Communications and Advocacy division undertake;
• Provide support in developing press and public statements capturing key messages of SIHA Network’s work;
• Contribute towards the development of new vectors of communication to support the Communications and Advocacy division;
• Assist in planning and implementing new initiatives from the division;
Assist in writing press releases and feature articles related to activities/events;
• Assist the rest of the division and programme with any other duties as may be assigned;

Qualifications and Experience
• Strong combination of studies and work experience in the fields of women, human rights and development in the African context, East and Horn of Africa;
• Have at least 2 to 4 years of work experience in the field of gender and/or development cooperation preferably within civil society, human rights NGO organizations, with preference being focused on work in the human rights field and similar sectors;
• University degree in the field of social studies and gender, public relations communications, journalism or equivalent;
• Strong knowledge of content management systems like WordPress; digital tools and social media platforms;
• Proven experience and interest in the field of advocacy and communication, especially new media;
• Strong editing skills;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is mandatory;
• Ability to think and work logically and work precisely with attention to detail;
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members of different national and cultural backgrounds;

Key Competencies
• Proactive and practical-minded
• Team Player
• Excellent writing skills
• Quick learner
• Self-reliant
• Good computer skills
• Creative