17 April 2011

Job Opening: Writer/ Communications Assistant for Creative Consulting & Development Works (South Africa)

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a unit providing communications support to our clients in the development sector, such as nonprofits, government and funders. You will be assisting the Communications Coordinator with this task.

If you are have strong writing and editing skills and are interested in working with purpose on an exciting array of communication projects and if you are passionate about social, political and development issues, this job is for you.

Company Description

Creative Consulting & Development Works is a specialist research, evaluation and communications consultancy providing innovative solutions to nonprofits, government and funders.

We work with purpose on an exciting array of research, evaluation, communications, facilitation and training projects to deliver exceptional value to our clients, to fulfill ourselves and to make a meaningful difference in the development sector.

Requirements
  • Excellent English language proficiency
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Knowledge of social media
  • Ability to take direction
  • Ability to work well in a team but also independently
  • Good organisational and administrative skills
  • Good networking and relationship building skills
  • Journalism Degree preferred or excellent writing portfolio
Knowledge of any (or all) of the following would be beneficial:

• Photography and Photoshop
• Video
• Newsletters
• Email campaigns
• Blogging
• CMS such as Joomla

Must be a South African citizen.

Advantageous
  • Excellent Writing Skills
  • Personal Skills/Attributes
  • Creative
  • Self-directed
  • Driven
  • Attention to detail
  • Interested in the development sector, social and political issues
City: Cape Town

Via: bizcommunity.com

Contact Information:

For inquiries: phindeka@developmentworks.co.za

For submissions: phindeka@developmentworks.co.za

Website: http://www.developmentworks.co.za
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