Diaspora Enagagement Officer
Description :
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 03 Mar 2017· Lead on Diaspora activities for the project in support of the project’s objectives for engagement with the Somali Diaspora.· Coordinate the media, products and logistics for THE PROJECT in Somalia Diaspora and International Engagement around the world,
· Create and implement the Information Support Team’s Diaspora Engagement strategy.
· Draw up a plan for Diaspora engagement in line with the IST Communications strategy.
· Develop, promote and deliver the IST’s Somali Diaspora activities in line with the project’s Diaspora Strategy and in support of the project’s efforts to create networks with the Somali Diaspora.
· Developing new partnerships with Non-governmental organizations, civil society and – in particular those NGO’s that represent key audiences including youth, elderly, students, family and women groups amongst others.
· Compile and update Somali Diaspora network data for both the UN and AU engagement.
· Assist the International Team with organizing and delivering five awareness campaigns in Troop Contributing Countries and African Union
· In line with the IST Communications strategy, develop new partnerships with Somali Diaspora organizations and – in particular those NGO’s that represent key Diaspora audiences including youth, elderly, students, family and women groups.
· Maintain the media network for Somali Diaspora engagement assisted by the Communications/Press Officer.
· Trace and report to the senior management team on the key issues of interest on Somalia as gathered from the Somali Diaspora.
· Providing regular reports as required.
· Assist in any other tasks as assigned by the team leader.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in international relations
3 years working experience in an NGO in Somalia
Excellent communication skills