Responsibilities
Design and create communications materials highlighting institutional programs and achievements (flyers, handouts, posters, etc.)
Support drafting, editing, publication and dissemination of reports and scientific journals and marketing materials such as success stories, presentations, and two-page briefs, in collaboration with office and technical staff;
Review and analyze data for reports and document progress for success stories as well as monthly, quarterly and annual reports
Assist with development and implementation of Communication Plan including overseeing development of communication materials and tools and dissemination to all stakeholders.
Support design, development, and manage content of organization’s website and related electronic communications;
Website development and maintenance
Contribute to improving the organizations global communications strategy to reflect evolving communications priorities and changes in the organization’s structure
Present progress toward achievement of overall program objectives and outputs effectively and efficiently;
Support department in the compilation and editing of weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the organization’s progress
Support the organization of events such as press conferences, meetings and forums as requested;
Collaborate with other public relations, media, and advertising firms as required, including interface with local, regional, and national media outlets;
Review organization’s external communications and technical reports to ensure quality control and consistency with project intellectual property agreements;
Provide guidance and leadership for communication and information sharing between regional partners
Perform other tasks as needed
Required skills
Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, social science, or related field
Technical experience in communications and marketing Strong writing and communication abilities
Fluency in French is required and proficiency in English highly desirable
General Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree Minimum , plus 2 years of relevant administrative or technical professional experience; or a Master’s degree preferred with 1 year of relevant administrative or technical professional experience
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
BS/BA degree required, advance degree preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be able to travel and be based within Regional Institution in West Africa during the entire duration of the placement (minimum 1 year assignment)
General Preferred Qualifications
Experience in West African regional agricultural development A plus
International Travel and field related experience in urban and rural African settings desirable
Fluency in both French and English required
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Nationals of ECOWAS countries welcome to apply. Please send applications to: AfricaLEAD_Internships@dai.com by March 18, 2016 5:00PM GMTGeneral Application requirements All candidates must submit the following required documents: · Curriculum Vitae · 1-Page Cover letter highlighting your ability to contribute your skills towards enhancing capacity of a regional organization involved in Food security. Kindly specify your strengths and weaknesses and ability to adapt to new mutli-cultural environment. · 3 References: kindly provide 2 professional references and 1 personal reference
Apply via :
AfricaLEAD_Internships@dai.com
