Social Media Officer (m/f/d) - National position

Malteser International is working in Myanmar since 2001 and currently employs more than 350 national staff in Rakhine, Shan and Kayin states, where our work aims at ensuring communities have access to primary health care services. We also offer comprehensive WASH and disaster risk reduction/climate change adaptation solutions, and provide relief after disasters. Malteser International strives to enable and empower the most vulnerable communities in marginalized areas through a participatory and sustainable approach.


 

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop IEC (Information, Education and Communication) with regards to Covid 19 response and adequate health and hygiene behavior in close cooperation with the CPC 
• Perform social media campaigns (e.g. Facebook, WhatsApp or Viber) with the topic Covid 19 response and adequate response measures, adequate health and hygiene behavior 
• Develop messages promoting Covid 19 response measures and reach the target population 
• Create graphic design images for the visualization of relevant messages promoting Covid 19 response measures and adequate health and hygiene behavior 
• Participate in meetings with community representative and other MI Project Staff. Work as a positive team member and contribute to the objectives of Malteser International 
• If necessary, assist with the collection of information on needs and requirements of the target group to plan follow-up projects of Malteser International 
• Any other task assigned by the Project Coordinator / Program Coordinator

Qualifications:

• University degree in relevant area
• At least 2 years working experience in information management/ communication field and Social Media
• Proficiency in using internet, email and Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Power Point and Adobe Graphic package (Photoshop, InDesign, video editing etc.)
• Workable knowledge of written and spoken English
• Good leadership, facilitation skills and ability to work on initiative and to solve problems
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Conditions:

• Start Date: as soon as possible
• Duty Station: Kyaing Tong Townships and frequently travelling to project area, Shan State, Myanmar
• Duration of contract: Until 31st Dec 2020 (Short Term) 
• Kindly note that this is a national position

 

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal.

Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas, three professional references and your salary expectation) online until July 14th, 2020.

Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession, or origin.