Since 1963 and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people
in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy.
Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit
international development organization that delivers technical and management
assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development,
community development and food security to promote broad-based economic growth
and vibrant civil society.
We currently seek a communications manager for a project based
in Nairobi, Kenya, with significant travel required to the two counties of
Marsabit and Isiolo.
Communications and Knowledge Manager, Kenya
Communications and Knowledge Manager, Kenya
We are currently seeking Communications and Knowledge Manager candidates for the five-year, USAID-funded REGAL-AG project in Kenya, focused on building vibrant livestock value chains and improving the lives of producers and other marginalized value chain actors.
As the project activities are focused in the two counties of
Marsabit and Isiolo, significant travel is required to these two counties.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
In coordination with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of
Party, and utilizing partners and staff, the Communications and Knowledge
Manager will design, manage and implement the project’s communication
strategy.
A primary communications task will be to communicate project
activities, success stories and results for the client, USAID, through project
newsletters or similar documents.
The Communications and Knowledge Manager will also compile
information from project staff, partners and beneficiaries to produce one-page
newsletters and/or technical briefs that provide market information for value
chain actors, as required.
To communicate this information, the Communications and
Knowledge Manager will lead in developing and implementing a communication
strategy that utilizes various media including online platforms, a monitoring
and evaluation portal for USAID, social media, and mobile apps, as
appropriate.
This staff person will supervise the M&E specialist and work
in close cooperation with project staff and partners.
Successful applicants will have the following qualifications:
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Master’s
degree or higher in respective technical field and at least 8 years of
relevant experience, or a BA/BS in related technical field with 10 years
of experience
- Experience
providing leadership and managing multiple highly complex project
components
- Self-starting
motivation, talent to work in teams
- Superior,
demonstrated writing and oral presentation skills (ability to provide an
original writing sample required)
- Excellent
English is mandatory, local languages highly desirable
To be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
to REGALAG@joinav.org.
Please include the position title in the subject
line.
No phone calls please.
Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please
apply by close of business, April 17, 2013.