Chemonics seeks a communications specialist for the anticipated West Africa Biodiversity and Climate Change (WA-BiCC) Activity, a five-year, $50 million project aiming to improve conservation and climate-resilient, low emission growth across West Africa. WA-BiCC is part of USAID's wider efforts to coordinate closely with regional West African Partners, such as ECOWAS, to advance broad-based economic growth and resilience in the region. Most activities will be in targeted geographical areas, such as the coastal zone and the inland forests, to improve governance and policy over critical natural and human systems, while others will be at broader policy/institution levels. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure compliance contract deliverables in terms of reporting
- Draft a comprehensive program communications plan
- Develop newsletters, brochures, films, and other communications on an as needed basis
- Ensure that all branding complies with the standardized USAID regulations
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with an additional three years of experience; master's degree in a relevant field highly preferred
- Minimum of four years of experience in drafting program results to be used as policy briefs for national or regional entities
- Minimum of four years of experience in working in an international organization in communications field, including writing articles for the web, press releases, editing publications
- Demonstrated experience in developing, writing, and editing public awareness material on environmental programs, including press releases, peer review publications, newsletters, and PowerPoint presentations
- Demonstrated knowledge of developing and implementing communications strategy in alignment with regional partners' strategic direction and needs
- At least three years of experience effectively communicating program results to a wide variety of stakeholders
- Previous experience in West Africa preferred
- Oral and written communication and presentation skills in French (tested FSI R3/S3) and English required
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to WABICCRecruit@chemonics.com by January 6, 2015. Please include "Communications specialist" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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