Chemonics seeks a director of
strategic communications for the anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Southern
Africa Trade and Investment Hub (SATIH) program for increasing global
competitiveness, intra-regional trade, and food security in Southern Africa.
SATIH aims to spur inclusive economic growth by promoting an enabling
environment for trade and investment, promoting regional integration and trade,
expanding African capacity to effectively access and benefit from global
markets, and
encouraging U.S. companies to trade with and invest in Africa. The
director of strategic communications will work with local and national
governmental partners in the design and implementation of strategic
communication strategies related to regional trade and investment. We are
looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives
of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as the key communications point of contact and
resource for the USAID-funded Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub - Deliver targeted assistance to governments, the private
sector, and civil society organizations to realize the advantages of
greater regional and global trade linkages and export-oriented business
development - Serve as managing editor of the monthly publication
“Hub Happenings” that keeps a readership of more than 7,000
regional stakeholders informed of the Trade Hub’s efforts to facilitate
trade, investment, and economic growth in Southern Africa - Represent the program’s communications interests at
meetings with stakeholders, including government partners, USAID, and
other agencies - Manage public outreach efforts and media interactions at
high-profile events to ensure positive visibility and attention to U.S.
government protocol requirements - Lead the communications team in the timely production of
high-quality success stories, fact sheets, brochures, country profiles,
event briefers, and contractual reports, ensuring that all products
conform to USAID branding and marking requirements - Produce targeted media materials including short films,
interviews, radio clips, and video/audio clips and an active social media
presence to promote the work of the Trade Hub to a wide and informed
audience
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or higher in public relations, mass
communications, public policy, journalism, or related technical area - Minimum five years of experience in communications, with
experience managing communications strategies on USAID or other
donor-funded development programs preferred - Proven experience contributing to the design and/or
implementation of a government strategic communication strategy - Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively with
governmental bodies in Southern Africa, international donors, local
partners, and the private sector - Demonstrated interest in building capacity of local
partners - Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Send electronic submissions to ChemonicsSATIH@gmail.comby
March 31, 2015. Please include “Director of Strategic Communications”
in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be
contacted.
In addition, please download and
complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand
submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only “Director
of Strategic Communications– SATIH” in the subject line. If you prefer not
to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to
complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and
supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics
is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate
in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic
information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
