The Digital Communication Officer for COMFWB will be responsible for the implementation of the communication strategy of the organization in close liaison officer with the Program Director. He/she will also from time to time advise and take orders from the Resource Mobilization officer and Chief Executive Officer on publicity and visibility matters, corporate branding, and corporate communications in general.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Digital Communication Officer will perform the following functions:

• Develop a communications strategy for COMFWB;
• Develop the organizational policy on ICT;
• Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies, and procedures;
• Generate and manage content for updating COMFWBs online platforms (website and social media platforms);
• Manage the COMFWB Website and ICT Platforms;
• Enhance security of data, network access and backup systems;
• Manage information technology and computer systems;
• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate IT and electronic data operations;
• Operate audio/visual equipment on any promotional activities;
• Handle all media relations; interviews, press conferences, news coverage etc;
• Compile COMFWB newsletters, brochures, Factsheets and related publications;
• Coordinate printing of publications and publicity merchandize;
• Initiate and coordinate publicity activities for COMFWB to raise stakeholders and public awareness and maximize visibility regionally and globally;
• Undertake corporate branding, promotional messages and timely reports;
• Handle various public relations matters for COMFWB;
• Create positive visibility of activities of COMFWB Chapters;
• Provide IT support thru VOIP and video conferencing tools;
• Audit systems and assess their outcomes;
• Preserve assets, information security and control structures; and
• Carry any other duties as may be assigned to support the secretariat and chapters.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•   Bachelor’s degree in the following but not restricted to Journalism, Information, Communication and Technology, Public Relations, business or any related communications and Technology fields.
• Masters in IT or communications or any disciplines is an added advantage.
• At least five years (5) in related experience working with ICT, promotions, marketing, website management, social media platforms, video editing and/or photography and public relations fields

Experience working with the private sector and women entrepreneurs will be an added advantage