*A COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER needed for the Emergency Food Crisis Response Project (PULCCA)*

Good Neighbors exist to create a world free of hunger. Good Neighbors is an international humanitarian development NGO founded in Korea in 1991 to make the world a place without hunger, where people live together in harmony.
Job Summary:

The Communications Officer will support communications, engagement, promotions, events and media management. He or She will play a key role in gathering communication information and overseeing the preparation, or supervision of communication outputs such as documentaries, factsheets, photographs, case studies, social media, and field situation reports. The outputs produced will be useful for external documentation needs for reports to donors, partners, and stakeholders.

Key Task and Responsibilities
• Establishment and promotion of an organization’s brand (Good Neighbors Cameroon) and all related project with Focus on the PULCCA project and the Korean Embassy Grant project of the Far North.
• Enhancing the visibility of Good Neighbors through strategic communications • Create, coordinate, and execute communication plans to increase public awareness about Good Neighbors and related projects in the Far North Region with Focus on the PULCCA project and Korean Embassy funded project. • Maintain communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Develop high-quality content including documentaries, factsheets, photos, stories, articles, press releases, social media, and reports that highlight the impact of our programs and align with organizational goals. • In collaboration with the Good Neighbors Fund Raising Focal person, maintain and update the organization’s website and social media platforms with engaging content that attracts and retains supporters. • Write, edit, and distribute various types of content, ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels

• Support in creating and producing internal engagement materials for the organization, keeping staff informed and engaged with organizational updates and achievements. Media and Public Relations • Work together with GN Fundraising Focal in advertising, social media, and media relations. • Maintain a database of media organizations and contacts within them, ensuring effective outreach and relationship management. • Together with Good Neighbors fund raising focal, ensure development of the compelling content, manage digital platforms, and maintain media relations to amplify the impact of Good Neighbors in Cameroon. • Working with external technical teams to prepare representations for media interviews, public events, and other forums to amplify the visibility of partnership projects with WFP and Good Neighbors actions as a whole. Advocacy and External Communications: • Develop and maintain working relationships with external media personnel such as journalists in multiple types of media outlets to promote positive coverage and maintain media partnerships.

• Support advocacy efforts by developing communication materials that promote policy change and raise awareness on different humanitarian and development thematic areas related to Good Neighbors intervention • Work together with external resource persons in the design of awareness and visibility materials for related activities Budget and Reporting: • Support in ensuring inclusion of communication needs in new project proposals, activity budget preparation and expenditure of the organization’s communication budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve communication goals. Qualifications: • Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field. • At least 2-3 years of professional experience in communications, preferably with an NGO • Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies with a strong understanding of digital and traditional media platforms. • Proficiency in graphic design tools and proficiency in video editing software is an added advantage. • Experience in professional photography and or videography. • Experience in social media management and analytics. • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail . Good networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. • Ability to multitask and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work under minimal supervision and have impact on input on program indicators Required skills • Mastery of internal and external communication techniques • Expertise in digital communication and social media management • Writing skills for press releases, press kits, and other editorial content • Knowledge of institutional, event, and corporate communication • Mastery of Photography, videography, and editing skills with Adobe Creative Suite as well as social media management skills.

HOW TO APPLY AND DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates are invited to submit by e-mail an application, including:
 Cover letter,
 CV including three professional references
 Copy of highest diploma and other relevant work certificates
NB:
1. Applications from women are strongly encouraged.
2. Please only apply for one position.
3. The application should be addressed to the Country Director of Good Neighbors Cameroon and sent by e-mail to the unique address recruiting.gncmr@gmail.com with the title of the post you are applying for in the subject line
(For instance: “Field Monitoring Officer _ PULCCA 2025_ GNCMR”)
DEADLINE: 22th January, 2025 at midnight

Good Neighbors Cameroon has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to Good Neighbors standards of conduct. Good Neighbors will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

• Equal Opportunities:
Good Neighbors is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.