KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure alignment of ATI’s strategic communications efforts with ATI’s programmatic goals.
Collaborate with the Senior Communications Director to develop and execute the project’s overall communications strategy (internal and external)
Lead capacity building of local counterparts to effectively communicate with communities and stakeholders
Lead 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
Build strong client relationships across USAID
Oversee other project outreach through identified social media 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 promotion of opportunities available under the Activity Fund, using MEL data, lessons learned and accomplishments to feed into impactful storytelling
Contribute to the design and implementation of grant and subcontract activities specifically related to communication and outreach activities
Ensure communication and branding of Project events and workshops
Ensure accuracy and consistency of public information materials
Coordinate press and other media outreach
Lead and mentor ATI’s Nairobi-based communications team, building their capacity to achieve the project’s strategic communications goals
Provide strategic communications advice to clients and staff and deliver high-quality communications products
Other related duties as assigned by Senior Communications Director
Travel to regional offices as required
REPORTING
The Communications Director will report to the ATI Senior Communications Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and fluency in English
University degree in relevant field and 11+ 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
Demonstrated client management skills and an orientation toward relationship-building and trust
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 with clients and the public
Skilled in communication strategic thinking and planning
Experience supervising teams including independent consultants
Preferred:
French language skills
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