Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Developing and implementing an effective communications strategy for the PCU, including Media and communications training and workshops for partners, taking into account the in-country strategies already developed and under the guidance of the Alliance’s Media and Communications Team.
• Supporting implementing partners to implement effective country-specific communication strategies and plans appropriate to their context in alignment with the jointly developed Media and Communications Strategy for the Restore Africa Program
• Providing high-level media advice to implementing partners in consultation with the Alliance’s Media and Communications Team on effective coordination and collaboration for the delivery of compelling, evidence-based content.
• Supporting the Alliance’s Media and Communications Team with the development of compelling stories and content for all media channels
• Working with implementing partners to collate media resources for communication, marketing and advocacy while ensuring compliance with the branding guidelines and safeguarding policy regarding communications contents.
• Producing PCU newsletters periodically, featuring the Restore Africa Program for an internal and external audience.
• Working with the Alliance's Media and Communication’s Team and coordinating the collection of social media content and assets for the Alliance’s social media platforms
• Organising public engagement activities and other events to grow and develop the Alliance’s visibility externally and internally in the region, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and media outlets accordingly.
• Developing and implementing an integrated regional capacity-building plan that leverages existing capacities, strengths, and synergies in and among implementing partners, such as storytelling, photography, and video.
• Facilitating the process of continuous learning on appropriate Media and Communication systems, tools and best practices relevant to the context of the Restore Africa Programme and encouraging mutual learning among implementing partners.
• Developing and maintaining a repository for media resources and facilitating access to the resources and appropriate materials.
• Facilitating access for implementing partners to communications resources and learning opportunities. These may include active involvement in training, engagement of trainers, establishing institutional linkages, and identifying opportunities for staff exchange or mentoring across the Restore Africa Program.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or Marketing; Master’s degree an added advantage.
• At least five years of professional experience in communications management, media, or public relations.
• At least 1-2 years of work experience in the East Africa Region.
• Skills in photography and graphic and website design with knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop/Adobe), an added advantage.
• Awareness of global and regional socio-economic, political, and environmental issues.
• Demonstrated experience working closely within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams at national, regional, and international levels in Africa.
• Experience in high-level networking and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong independent thinking skills with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong organisational skills, including strategic and operational planning, with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Please email both your CV and a Cover Letter (in one file) clearly addressing the Selection Criteria to implementationhr@evergreening.org . Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so please submit your application as soon as possible.


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