Position Title: Food Security and Resilience Communications Specialist, USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) program
Closing date: 31 Oct 2022
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Food Security and Resilience (FSR) Communications Specialist will work with the Project Team to design and manage all aspects of internal and external project communications for the project’s food security program. S/he will contribute to the development of high-quality knowledge and learning content including data visualizations, success stories, case studies, and other reporting that informs learning activities and adaptive management decisions. S/he will also support the promotion of project activities through key communication channels and will engage critical partners and communities of practice through strategic outreach and innovative communication practices.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with the Strategic Communications Advisor and other staff member(s) to ensure the integration of communications and knowledge management activities that complement and report on state-level program activities.
- Assist the Strategic Communications Advisor with the development and execution of the project’s overall communications strategy (internal and external) and develop project branding and messaging in line with the project’s approved Branding and Marketing Plan
- Support capacity building of local counterparts to effectively communicate with citizens and stakeholders
- Support the preparation and presentation to USAID of reports and written communications on the progress and impact of program activities including Monthly Updates, Quarterly Progress Reports, Quarterly Financial Reports, Annual Reports, and the Final Report
- Manage the project’s social media presence on Facebook or other to-be-identified appropriate social media platforms
- Oversee other project outreach through identified social platforms and messaging services
- Work closely with Project staff to design project specific communications and outreach strategies, including identification of strategic channels and key influencers, particularly those related to the promotion of opportunities available under the Activity Fund
- Contribute to the design and implementation of grant and subcontract activities specifically related to communication and outreach activities
- Support communication and branding of Project events and workshops
- Ensure the accuracy and consistency of public information materials
- Coordinate press and other media outreach, as appropriate
- Other related duties as assigned by Strategic Communications Advisor
- Travel to regional offices as required
REPORTING:
The Communications Specialist will report to the Strategic Communication Advisor with close coordination with the Food Security and Resilience Team Lead and ATI Communications team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and fluency in English
- University degree in relevant field and 9+ years of experience drafting reports, documents and outreach materials, and developing and implementing communications plans
- Experience in development communications on large, complex, multi-country USG-funded projects is highly preferred
- Experience leading the planning and implementation of outreach and media events, including press conferences and project launches.
- Ability to professionally communicate across all levels of an organization and the public
- Skilled in communication strategic thinking and planning
How to apply
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Select the position for which you are interested in applying, fill out the required information, and upload your CV. Please indicate what location you are applying for. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted soon. Please note, due to the volume of applications that we receive and the urgency to fill-up positions, only shortlisted applicants will receive notification on the next steps.
APPLICATION LINK:
https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/qelidptglf/index.html
ABOUT DAI
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
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