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.
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
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)
Media and Public Relations Strategy Development Support to the National
Initiative for Civic Education (NICE)
Location: Malawi
Title: Senior Expert in
communications, public
communications, public
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).
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)
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.
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
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.
note that only excellent experts meeting most or all of the above criteria and
having an excellent and verifiable track record will be considered.
