Communication Manager Full-Time

DAI is hiring a Communication Manager.

Introduction

The USAID Supporting the Enabling Environment for Development (SPEED) program supports the Government of Mozambique (GRM) to develop and implement policies that improve the country’s business enabling environment, thereby enhancing the role of the private sector in agriculture, trade facilitation, health, energy, and biodiversity conservation. The program also strengthens economic governance and public financial management, and enhances the role of civil society in supporting Mozambique’s ability to plan, manage, and finance its own development. The Communication Manager will lead the Communication team at SPEED+, developing and implementing the communications plan. This involves ensuring strategic visibility of all project activities and outputs; effectively communicating project impact to project stakeholders and beneficiaries; and assisting project partners to effectively use communication tools for advocacy.

Scope of Work

The Communication Manager will work closely with project leadership and technical staff to develop and implement a Communication Plan; strengthen strategic communication/advocacy capacity for local partners; work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager to support dissemination of project learning and results; and contribute to regular project reporting.

Tasks

Developing SPEED+ Communication Plan

• Work closely with technical staff during Annual Work Plan development to identify key project activities and key project partners that will require communication support, and outline potential communication support activities and proposed timeline;
• Identify communication tools (blogs, articles, social media content, USAID-specific platforms like Exposure, impact communication pieces like the Private Water Provider Briefer) and work with technical staff to develop an agreed timeline for the production of relevant pieces during each project year;
• Implementing SPEED+ Communication Plan
• Ensure all communication products, project branding and messaging complies with the project’s Branding and Marking Plan and other USAID regulations;
• Develop an effective format and oversee the quarterly and annual report writing for submission to USAID;
• Identify communication pieces that require external support (graphic designer, data visualization, etc.); lead technical aspects of procurement; and manage the resulting subcontracts;
• Work with technical staff to manage and support the delivery of agreed communication pieces within the timeline;
• Strengthen capacity of project partners to successfully develop and manage strategic communication strategies for advocacy;
• Support the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager to disseminate project learning and results
• Supervise the Communications Officer

Requirements

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, Master’s degree preferred
• Comprehensive communications experience in local and international spheres, including experience on USAID-funded projects.
• Well-developed analytical writing skills, communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Excellent English writing, speaking, and reading skills.

How to Apply

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