HNP Public Information/Communications Advisor at Olgoonik Corporation

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Mentoring, Report Writing, Media Coordination, Public Information, Bilingual Communication, Crisis Management, Community Engagement, Content Creation, International Relations, Development Outreach, Presentation Skills, Social Media Management, Translation

Industry

Executive Offices

Description

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer Overview: The advisor shall provide useful advice and sound management guidance to the head of the HNP Public Information Officer (PIO) in conjunction with the Center for Information and Operations (CRO) and other senior HNP leaders regarding Public Information/Port Parole (French for PIO). The advisor shall work with the HNP leadership to expand the capacity and bandwidth of the HNP’s Public Information office. This includes mentoring and advising communication between HNP and both news media outlets and the general public. This position is contingent upon contract award. Primary Responsibilities: * Advises and mentors the research, drafting editing and dissemination of timely and accurate fact sheets, newsletters, brochures, presentations, maps, photos responses to requests for information, success stories, and all other public information materials related to HNP activities. These must be written in clear, concise English and, when necessary, translated into French or local languages. These materials also must be prepared with both the media and general audiences in mind and designed for print, PowerPoint presentations, and web use, as well as policing practices outside of Port-au-Prince into geographical areas where the program is most needed and where it can provide valuable assistance to the local citizens and counter gang influence. * The advisor shall coordinate all activities with INL Haiti, attend regular meetings at the Embassy with INL Haiti and other U.S. Embassy offices, and be responsible for preparing written reports, which not only details activities undertaken, but provides an assessment of challenges and successes relating to the work of the HNP. * The advisor will supervise and manage HNP interactions with the public and provide feedback to increase the HNP PIO overall performance. Attending events where HNP media is present to ensure fair and accurate coverage and monitors news for impacts to ensure HNP projects the desired image to the public. This includes department announcements, speeches, or formal letters available to the public. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Education and/or Experience: * Bachelor’s or master’s degree with significant study in relevant field such as journalism, communications, international relations, international development, public administration, development/area studies and social studies. * Additional training in one or more of the following areas will also be taken into consideration: development outreach and communications, writing, journalism, web site content management, presentation skills. * A minimum of eight to ten years of professional experience in journalism, communication or public relations, preferably in an international setting, which would work in an international setting, which would include work in an international, a corporation, a government/ public diplomacy, or an NGO is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Overseas experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required, as is demonstrated expertise in designing implementing effective public relations/ communications campaigns directed at both closely targeted audiences and the general public. * Prior experience disseminating information for a large metro police department is not required, but desirable. * Help maintain and uphold a certain image and identity for HNP government officials. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: * Fluency in English and French; Creole proficiency is advantageous. Security Clearance: Physical Demands: Must be able to physically and medically perform in Haiti and in challenging environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Travel: Local and/or international travel may be required. Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.

Responsibilities

The advisor will provide guidance to the HNP Public Information Officer and work to enhance the capacity of the HNP’s Public Information office. Responsibilities include advising on the creation of public information materials and coordinating activities with INL Haiti.