Спеціаліст з комунікацій для Програми DOBRE
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
Global Communities is seeking a qualified and experienced Communications Officer for the five-year USAID-funded Decentralization Offering Better Results and Efficiency (DOBRE) Program. This Program will strengthen local governments in newly consolidated communities to effectively manage resources and services that respond to community priorities and improve citizen engagement and oversight in local governance.
The Communications Officer will support communications efforts for the program, working closely with the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team. In particular, the Communications Officer will:
- Manage DOBRE program communications and reporting activities, including preparation of reports, success stories, press releases, and other internal and external program communications
- Manage the DOBRE program’s social media and online presence
- Support the drafting of quarterly programmatic reports, in accordance with USAID guidelines and formats
- Support in the compilation of weekly DOBRE team progress reports for the Program Director; compile monthly Progress Reports and post on SharePoint by the due date
- Support an in-country DOBRE communications strategy and assist HQ colleagues in the development of an international communications strategy
- Responsible for liaising with Global Communities’ HQ-based Communications Department and DOBRE partners to issue press releases, success stories, and other internal and external documents to share Global Communities’ work on DOBRE
- Responsible for ensuring that requests for all in-country uses of the USAID name and/or logo by Global Communities or our partners are aligned with the approved Branding & Marking Plan
- Liaise with the program’s communications and information sub-awardee
- Build capacity of DOBRE Partners, including hands-on support, to adequately meet the branding and communication needs of the program
- As needed, assist in procuring and take responsibility for managing service providers for program publicity and communication purposes
- Support in setting-up and maintaining DOBRE knowledge management system
- Support M&E colleagues in the field and at HQ in gathering, tracking and reporting data
- Participate in coordination meetings as requested
- Travel to field locations as needed to support program teams and develop communications materials on important events.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard for extended periods of time. Must be able and willing to frequently travel domestically to regional program offices and sites.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience with donor reporting and communications preferred
- Working knowledge in the field of governance or decentralization programming preferred
- Prior experience in journalism or communications preferred
- Ability to write clear, concise, and articulate program reports and communications materials with minimal oversight and editing
- Excellent communication skills
- Spoken and written fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian
- Ability to travel domestically for program work.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- A Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline and 2-4 years of experience
- A degree in Journalism, International Development, Communications, or Research Methods preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Candidates are asked to submit resumes and cover letters in English to: [email protected] indicating the position title in the subject line by September 20, 2016.
