Assistant Press Officer (2) 302 views

International organization (GIZ) seeks to recruit local assistants
(Workplace: Banjul)

SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE ELECTION PERIOD

Applicants must be available from: see each position

Applicants should send their detailed CV and all contact details to the following e-mail address: applications@eomgambia2026.eu 

Only applicants whose profile matches best the needs of the mission will be contacted for interviews.

CVs received after 15.10.2026 will not be considered.

Availability required from 22/10 to 22/12/2026

• For all positions, an appropriate linguistic competence in English (spoken and written) is mandatory.

• All candidates must have sufficient computer skills to operate with electronic mail, word processing, public presentation, and spreadsheet software.

• Flexibility required. Work is expected on occasions both in the evening and weekends.
• Place of work is Banjul (Unless otherwise indicated).

PRESS OFFICER ASSISTANT 

Possesses a university degree in journalism or adequate training and relevant work experience, which may be accepted in lieu of a university degree. Good knowledge of national laws regarding the media.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS: Under the direct supervision of the Press Officer, the incumbent will assist with the following tasks:

1. Assist in achieving maximum visibility for the Mission in the national and international media and social networks. (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and others). 
2. Assist in developing an overall public outreach strategy making use of community radios, networks of non-governmental organizations, political parties, universities, etc; 
3. Assist in establishing and maintaining contact with the local and international media.
4. Assist in the development of the mission website.
5. Assist in preparing a “mission fact-sheet” to explain the mandate and objectives of the Mission to the general public.
6. Assist in preparing press releases and press conferences.
7. Assist in the translation of the relevant information and documents issued by the Mission to the public.
8. Prepare a comprehensive press distribution list for both local and international media.
9. Assist ensuring maximum distribution of the Mission’s press releases, preliminary statement and final report both locally and internationally.
10. Assist in ensuring that Mission press releases and statements are communicated regularly to observers.
11. Assist in contributing to the preparation of weekly reports, the preliminary statement and the final report. 
12. Perform any other duty required.