Media and Communication Officer Full Time

About Human Appeal

Here at Human Appeal, we have an exciting opportunity for the Media and Communication Officer position Senegal. Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide. Human Appeal has seven International Field Offices across the globe.

Main Job Purpose
Contributes to the development and implementation of a communications strategy to increase the visibility of the organization and its activities and strengthen its brand awareness :
He or she captures, organizes, and manages photographic and video documentation throughout the project implementation and delivery phases, ensuring that all media supports comply with project specifications and donor requirements.

Note: We will only consider Senegalese Nationals.

Key Result Indicators

• Customer satisfaction rate: Measured through surveys or feedback to assess the level of satisfaction after a service.
• Business portfolio: Number and type of assignments completed over a period.
• Operational KPIs
• Number of photos delivered: Quantity of photos delivered to clients.
• Processing time per order: Average time to finalize and deliver an order.
• Workflow efficiency: Measures the time and resources required to move from one stage of the process (shooting, post-processing, delivery). Production of regular reports (monthly, annual).

Accountabilities

Main missions

• Design, development, and implementation of the media strategy.
• High-quality, results-oriented media events.
• Facilitating knowledge building and sharing.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of the country office’s communications strategy.
• Take photographs in accordance with the specifications defined by the donors.
• Adapt the lighting, framing, and composition to the subject being worked on.
• Put the subject at ease and adapt to the subject when it is a person;
• Perform all necessary retouching work using their computer skills;
• Develop and print photographs using current digital tools;
• Adapt to changes in both photographic and computer equipment.
• Efficiently archive and organize media, ensure the reproduction and cropping of photos, and the provision of low- and high-resolution versions in accordance with project guidelines and donor requirements, as communicated by the program team leaders.
• The role also includes conducting recorded interviews with beneficiaries, obtaining media usage authorizations, and ensuring the timely delivery of video copies to managers and coordinators.
• Conduct recorded interviews with beneficiaries. Ensure that all beneficiaries have given their consent for all photography and video recordings, in accordance with HA regulations.
• Informing management of public attitudes and concerns regarding various groups and organizations (including government, development partners, media, and civil society) with which the country office deals.
• In addition, the position requires the preparation and maintenance of photographic equipment to ensure smooth media operations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide two versions of photographs (low and high resolution) and select the 30 most relevant photos for upload and submission to the program team in accordance with the specifications.
• Ensure the proper functioning of photographic equipment to enable smooth and efficient image capture during the project.
• Ensure that senior managers and coordinators receive video copies of project activities on time and in accordance with agreed deadlines and specifications.
• Edit and enhance videos and photos using professional editing software to ensure high-quality and impactful media content.
• Ensure that an activity log is completed, thereby increasing transparency and accountability of the work performed.
• Prepare daily and weekly media reports.
• Maintaining close contacts with national media, government officials, multilateral and bilateral donors, civil society and the private sector.

Note: The employee’s duties are not limited to the above-mentioned responsibilities; he/she may perform other tasks as needed.

Job Requirements

​Education:

• Relevant university degree – media – arts. and communication.

​Experience:

• 3 years experience in the same field.

Computer Skills:

• Good experience in Office programs – Adobe Premiere Pro – Adobe Photoshop

Languages:

• English French and Arabic

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