Terms of Reference – Job Description

The Communication Specialist will be based in Dakar and reports directly to the CEO of MP. He/She is responsible for positioning MP’s work in priority areas worldwide through mainstream media, multimedia and social media platforms, with a special emphasis on garnering coverage in elite international media outlets. He/she is responsible for drafting and editing communication materials. He/she is responsible for developing and implementing global campaigns and press launches in coordination with different MP sites. He/she is also responsible for supporting communication initiatives positioning the CEO and senior staff and positioning MP experts in the media.

He/She will have a master’s degree in Communication, Journalism, or a related field and five years of experience handling diverse communication efforts for a high-profile organization and a writing and media relations experience and fluent in English and in French

Candidates should submit their applications including a cover letter, CV and writing sample to ……….., indicating “Journalist and Communication specialist” in the subject line no later than Thursday May 18, 2018.