Communications Manager

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree + 7 years relevant experience in PR, journalism, communications or marketing OR Master’s Degree + 5 years relevant work experience
  
• Superior writing skills, including ability to synthesize research materials into simple, clear language
  

Required Languages: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including fluency in English. Knowledge of local languages is a plus.

• Lead the development and execution of PRePs integrated communications strategy with support from the TechnoServe global communications department and the project's leadership team.
  
• Produce high-quality content for print and online channels, including articles, press releases, human-interest stories, blogs, case studies, and social media, fact sheets, and other materials.
  
• Coordinate with appropriate media outlets to obtain news coverage.
  
• Provide design and creative services support.
  
• Plan and coordinate key project events and develop materials for them.
  
• Support the development of project presentations, videos, and training materials.
  
• Coordinate with HQ to develop and maintain project communication materials, including contributing to the digital assets management system.
  
• Review external communications to ensure they are consistent with project messaging and communications guidelines and donor co-branding rules.
  
• Develop staff capacity and coordinate with field staff to collect success stories and photos.
  
• Support project staff and project contractors/vendors to produce high-quality communications materials consistent with project-specific identity and communications guidelines.
  
• Identify key milestones and opportunities to share achievements and learnings at a global level, in collaboration with TechnoServe's global communications team.