Communication and Media Assistant

Missions :

Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of Plan International. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills.
Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to Plan International’s values and humanitarian principles.
Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives in a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner.
Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
Work style: Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.
Knowledge and skills: knowledge of Plan International’s policies and procedures, Code of Conduct, etc. Requires general finance, administration, information management and telecommunication skills and proficiency in information technology/ computer skills.
Desirable
University Degree in Journalism, Communication or equivalent experience;
At least 2 years of experience working in journalism, communications, media, or Public Relations
Strong understanding of print, radio, television and online media environment;
Good photography and/or filming skills;
Additional technical skills are desirable, including proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or photo-editing software and movie-editing software such as Adobe Premier;
Fluent written and spoken English and French. Preference will be given to candidates who speak more than one working language;
A minimum of 1 year of experience working with or in collaboration with an NGO or UN agency, or equivalent will be an asset;
Prior experience travelling to, or working in the northern part of Cameroon or an emergency environment will be an asset;
Ability to work independently and as a team player;
Ability to operate effectively in stressful situations, including working overtime;
Gender awareness and cultural sensitivity;
Good time management and problem solving skills.
Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to Plan International's values and principles;