The Bureau for Institutional
Reform and Democracy (BiRD) is looking for a Senior Expert in
communications, public relations and media for a short-term mission within the Technical Assistance to the
10th EDF Democratic Governance Programme in Malawi, financed by
the European Union.
Programme: Technical Assistance to the
10th EDF Democratic Governance Programme
Mission: Communication, Media
and
Public Relations Strategy Development Support to the National Initiative for
Civic Education (NICE)
Location: Malawi
Title: Senior Expert in
communications, public relations and media
The mission will be
based at NICE head office in Lilongwe and will involve two field trips outside
Lilongwe (for meetings with the Board, staff, volunteers and stakeholders in
each of NICE’s regional work stations of Mzuzu and Blantyre).
Duration: Starting April 1 2015 until
end of June 2015 (44 working days)
The consultant team
will consist of 1 expert in the field of public relations. The expert will be
responsible for overall planning, coordination and management of the mission as
well as the overall analysis, conclusions and recommendations as drafted and
presented in the various report.
Education:
- Advanced
university degree in Mass Communications, or the social/behavioural
sciences with emphasis on participatory communication and planning, social
mobilisation and impact evaluation of communication interventions.
Experience:
- At
least ten years’ experience either working in the media or as as
communications or PR consultant. - Knowledge
of current developments and practices in communication including digital
media, participation, community organization and empowerment. - Previous
experience in the development of communication and PR strategies will be a
strong asset; - Experience
in training in media relations and/or PR desired; - Knowledge
of civic education and human rights and rights based approach would be an
asset. - Ability
to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral
form. - Proven
skills in communication, networking, public relations and negotiation. - Good
knowledge of the democratic governance sectors will be an added advantage. - Proven
experience of active work in the communications, public relations and/or
governance sector(s) in Malawi or in the - Experience
in Southern Africa region is required - Excellent
analytical competence and interview skills - Active
listening skills and strong report writing skills
Language:
- Fluent
in spoken and written English
Applications and
updated CV are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted before March 24, 2015
to: jobs@birdmunich.de
Please note that
only excellent experts meeting most or all of the above criteria and having an
excellent and verifiable track record will be considered.
