Vacancy – Communication Officer
Communications Officer
Job Information
Job Title: Communications Officer
Classification:
Department: Communications
Duty Station:
Functional Responsibilities
Reports to: Head of Marketing and Communications
Supervises:
Internal Liaison:
External Liaison:
Job Summary
The Communications Officer plays a critical role in supporting the Head of Marketing and Communications in implementing the organization’s marketing, communications, and public relations strategies. This role focuses on managing digital and traditional communication channels, supporting stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the effective promotion of the organization’s brand, products, and services. The Communications Officer will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality communication materials and campaigns that align with the organization’s strategic objectives.
- Strategy Implementation:
- Support the implementation of the organization’s communications and marketing strategy.
- Assist in assessing organizational information and public relations needs against the strategic plan.
- Social Media Management:
- Develop and manage the organization’s social media strategy, ensuring consistent and engaging content across platforms.
- Marketing and Internal Communications:
- Implement the marketing and internal communications plan to promote the Bureau’s products and services.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Interface with national, regional, and international standards-setting bodies as required.
- Support the management of internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.
- WTO and CODEX Coordination:
- Coordinate and manage the WTO Enquiry Point for the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade.
- Manage the activities of the CODEX Contact Point.
- Public Relations Support:
- Support the implementation of Public Relations (PR) plans for SLBS projects and programs.
- Lead assigned communication campaigns and develop promotional materials for SLBS initiatives.
- Publications and Media:
- Lead the publication of the SLBS newsletter and other publications, including design, layout, and distribution.
- Maintain an updated news media archive for the organization.
- Multimedia Production:
- Produce photographs to accompany stories and coordinate photo shoots.
- Lead the production of multimedia (audio and video) content, including planning, coordination, and briefing materials.
- Promotional Materials:
- Produce fliers, direct-mail, and other e-marketing initiatives to promote the organization’s brand, products, and services.
- Website Management:
- Manage the organization’s website, collaborating on design, content management, and continuous evaluation
- Review website analytics and implement creative approaches to optimize the website (e.g., blogs, forums, discussions).
- Event Coordination:
- Support internal and external events, ensuring the organization’s roles, objectives, and mission are effectively communicated.
- Produce all required communication materials for events and exhibitions.
- Research and Campaign Development:
- Conduct research to identify promotional opportunities and develop stories on a monthly basis.
- Support the development and execution of communication campaigns.
Decision Making Scope
- Professional Level
Impact of Decisions
- Impact on the region
Complexity of Work
- Medium – requires routine analysis to reach a conclusion
Working Conditions
- Office Work
- Outdoor work
- Working environment – Indoor work with high level of physical comfort and very low exposure to hazardous materials or pathogens
Job Specific Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations.
- Experience in managing social media, website content, and multimedia production.
Familiarity with international standards-setting bodies (e.g., WTO, CODEX) is a plus.
Email: director@slbs.org and hr@slbs.org
Deadline for Submission of Applications: 11th April 2025.
Please note that only applications under consideration will be acknowledged.