GBG recruits 01 Communications Specialist

Description

Essential Duties

The Communications Consultant’s specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support management of communication activities for the Organization Africa Regional office and its divisions
Coordinate the drafting, editing, design and dissemination of effective outreach products for key projects, including briefs, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, web features, blogs, newsletters, press releases, and website content
Manage, edit, and provide content and post all content to the office website
Continue with the implementation of the communication strategies for the Africa office.
Plan and execute activities in line with the Africa office and its projects
Manage organization and execution of internal and external events (online seminars, conferences, workshops, brown bags ect…).
Manage office social media channels (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and others as appropriate).
Manage media and press relations, organize press conferences, identify media, and blog opportunities for team members and collaborators.
Prepare and edit press releases, briefing notes, media advisories, media talking points, question, and answer documents to work with media effectively
Oversee the branding, design principles and guidelines for all Oraganization Africa materials and products, ensuring their consistent application
Produce periodic reports on websites and social media, use and suggest areas for improvements.
Manage the office publications and printing
Other duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications

Required Skills

Fluency in written and spoken French and English
Excellent communication, writing and drafting skills
Experience in writing, blogs, event write-ups, newsletters
Experience organizing, events, press conferences, and managing media relations
Experience in managing the editing and lay out of documents and other publications
Highly skilled in conceptualizing, writing and selling stories/information to internal and external audiences
Ability to convey scientific and complex research information to diverse audiences in an engaging and concise manner.
Ability to interact professionally in a diverse, multi-cultural setting and with all levels of collaborators.
Ability to work independently and multitask under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
Highly output-focused and conscientious with a strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and multitask under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to take initiative, with a strong work ethic and commitment
Concise and analytical thinking organized and resourceful, excellent team player

Desired Skills

Experience working on issues related to agricultural development, especially in Africa

Closing date: 9 September 2021.