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FATOU SECKA​

Field Officer

ORGANIZATION: GAMCOTRAP (The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices)
POSITION TITLE: Media/Field Officer
INCUMBENT: Fatou Secka
REPORTS TO: Senior Field Officer / Executive Director
LOCATION: The Gambia (Office and Field-based)

POSITION SUMMARY
Fatou Secka, as Media/Field Officer, combines field operations with media and communications responsibilities to amplify GAMCOTRAP’s message and document program impact. This dual role involves implementing community programs while capturing stories, creating content, and managing communication activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Media & Communications
Develop and produce multimedia content (stories, photos, videos) from the field
Manage GAMCOTRAP’s social media platforms and online presence
Draft press releases, articles, and communication materials
Document program activities and success stories for internal and external audiences
Coordinate media coverage and interviews for organizational events

Field Operations
Conduct community sensitization sessions on harmful traditional practices
Implement field-based awareness and education programs
Engage with communities, women’s groups, and local stakeholders
Support community mobilization and behavior change initiatives

Content Creation & Documentation
Capture high-quality photos and videos of program activities
Interview beneficiaries and community members for case studies
Create compelling stories that highlight program impact
Maintain an organized archive of multimedia materials

Digital & Traditional Media Management
Update and maintain GAMCOTRAP’s website and digital platforms
Coordinate radio programs and community broadcasts
Develop IEC materials and communication campaigns
Monitor media coverage and public perception of organizational work

Reporting & Coordination
Prepare field activity reports with multimedia documentation
Submit regular media and communications updates
Collaborate with program teams to ensure consistent messaging
Support resource mobilization through compelling storytelling