Job Overview
The Communications Manager
reports to the Project Director, BUILD. This position serves as the lead for
all the project’s communications functions.
Key duties and
Responsibilities
Strategic
communications and knowledge management
Lead
the planning, development and implementation of the project’s programmatic
communications and knowledge management strategy,
Support
the development of content for communications materials such as web stories,
op-eds, press releases, fact sheets, talking points, and event briefings as
needed, working closely with consortium members.
Support
consortium partners in implementing the project’s communication and knowledge
management strategy.
General communications and knowledge management; Execute communications projects for the project, including managing the production of all project communications material, Draft and coordinate the production and dissemination of a diverse range of products including external facing reports, technical briefs, infographics, program updates, media releases and success stories.
Support
the project in developing and implement communication campaigns around key
events such as global commemoration days to demonstrate the project’s work
presence at regional convenings and events, including logistical work,
collateral design, and staffing.
Manage
the dissemination and maintenance of BUILD publications and products through
channels such as website, social media, and other external facing platforms to
ensure emerging research, program updates, success stories and reports of hub
country and regional progress reach their target audiences and are consistently
branded.
Establish
metrics for measuring and gauging impact of materials and publications and
provide updates on these metrics throughout the project.
Where
necessary develop, manage, and maintain internal communications resources such
as branding guidelines, style guide, templates etc.
Work
with BUILD program and technical staff on the design and delivery of a regular
program of technical updates for staff and partners.
Qualifications and Requirements
Masters’
Degree or equivalent standard of education required, preferably in
communications, digital media, journalism, international relations, global
health, or other directly related field.
At
least five (5) years’ experience in science and development communications.
Experience
and interest in global population, health, environment and development issues
including family planning, and reproductive health.
Demonstrable
track record of successful communication projects executed in previous roles
Excellent
and demonstrable writing and technical editing skills, especially
policy-oriented publications and media products.
Excellent
presentation and public-speaking/verbal communication skills.
Technical
skills in publications design, web design and management, and social media
platforms.
Ability
to negotiate, network and form credible relationships within organisation as
well as with senior decision-makers in external institutions.
Skilled
communicator, able to dialogue effectively with a wide range of audiences and
to represent the organisation with authority and credibility to the outside
world, including the media.
Experience
in science and development communications, including translating and
communicating research to non-scientific audiences such as the media and the
public.
Knowledge
of the African context and how this influences decision-making in the areas of
health, population and development, education, environment and climate change,
and governance.
Knowledge
of current global issues and debates in development policy and international
development politics.
How To Apply
To apply for this
position, please submit a detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@afidep.org including
the position title on the subject of the email by 31st January 2024. In
your cover letter, please highlight your relevant experience and
qualifications, and explain why you are interested in this position. Your CV
should include three relevant referees. Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
