Job Description What you will do Lead the documentation and ensure consistent compliance with USAID requirements on weekly and other periodic communication updates from the Program.
Work with Information Technology and other Deloitte teams to create a vibrant database of USAID Tujenge Jamii impact stories and hence contribute to easy retrieval and access to outstanding project initiatives.
Provide capacity strengthening support to staff on key aspects of communication.
Participate in the partnerships and communications working group activities and support the evolution of a strong communication function within USAID Tujenge Jamii.
Work closely with the project Team leads to develop the impact/success stories that capture the project's achievements across the supported counties.
Attend donor/philanthropy events and participate in project development forums to access networks to assist in gaining program visibility and accessing new avenues for resource mobilization.
Ensure sustained visibility for all USAID Tujenge Jamii activities using social media and other communication platforms in a responsible manner.
To assist with internal and external communication.
To assist with public relations including social media content and optimization.
Strengthen relations with media including Editor Level (media relations & engagements) as well as media monitoring.
Source and prepare engaging content that will be used to demonstrate progress of the project.
Assist with developing channels that will be required to effectively reach diverse audiences/stakeholders.
Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
A professional qualification in Public Relations and/or Corporate Communications desirable.
Minimum five years' experience in communications for global organizations and/or in major transformation programmes.
Good understanding of internal communications and employee engagement, especially involving global audiences.
Experience of working in wider marketing disciplines, including assisting with marketing collateral.
Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
Ability to develop strong working relationships and to team across boundaries (geographical and functional).
Creativity and innovation.
Focus on continuous improvement.
Strong project management and delivery skills.
Experience of working across different cultures and geographies.
Structured thinking and communication.
Ability to think laterally and creatively.
Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
Confident and agile.
Additional Information Key Performance Areas Strategic Impact - Independently assists team to deliver services within defined strategic objectives.
Budgets / Profitability - Effectively uses time, equipment, and resources.
Development/ growth of team – Actively work to address identified technical skills.
Behavioural competencies Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
Sound problem solving ability.
Technical Competencies Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Business development skills.
Proven ability to manage and execute projects.
Excellent report writing skills.
Focus on quality and risk.
Possess adequate facilitation, mentoring and counseling skills.
Well-developed computer user skills.
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Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.
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Closing date: Friday, 17 January 2025.
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