CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Center for International Forestry Research
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Mar 2015

The Communications Coordinator will lead an ambitious, well-funded and creative program with the goal of translating CIFOR's high-caliber research from across Africa into meaningful, real-world impact. We need a dynamic, creative and self-directed Communications Coordinator to take the freedom and resources we offer and make it happen - whether it involves working alongside our scientists to develop communication strategies for specific research projects, traveling to the field with a TV crew, writing blogs, organizing a workshop or talking to journalists.

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a nonprofit, global research organization dedicated to advancing human well-being, environmental conservation and equity.

We conduct research that enables more informed and equitable decision making about the use and management of tropical and sub-tropical forest landscapes. We help policy makers and practitioners shape effective policy, improve the management of tropical forests and address the needs and perspectives of people who depend on forests for their livelihoods. Our multidisciplinary approach considers the underlying drivers of deforestation and degradation which often lie outside the forestry sector: forces such as agriculture, infrastructure development, trade and investment policies and law enforcement.

CIFOR is looking for

Regional Communications Coordinator, Africa

Overview

The Communications Coordinator will lead an ambitious, well-funded and creative program with the goal of translating CIFOR's high-caliber research from across Africa into meaningful, real-world impact. The program uses a range of media - including blogs, video documentaries, radio programs, conferences and workshops, TV and newspapers - so that policymakers, donors, NGOs, the private sector and other key stakeholders have the latest research on how best to manage the continent's forests, especially in relation to climate change, livelihoods, food security, energy and water management.

We need a dynamic, creative and self-directed Communications Coordinator to take the freedom and resources we offer and make it happen - whether it involves working alongside our scientists to develop communication strategies for specific research projects, traveling to the field with a TV crew, writing blogs, organizing a workshop or talking to journalists.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a dynamic go-getter with loads of initiative and an adventurous spirit,

• Be an avid reader of science and environmental literature and issues - someone who genuinely enjoys engaging with scientists and the topics they research,

• Have a passion for storytelling and connecting with audiences,

• Have a strong editorial background, able to identify the most compelling and appropriate stories and methods for telling them, whether tried-and-true, emerging or experimental,

• Be able to come up with and develop ideas for communicating science for impact, and be open to and excited by new possibilities,

• Be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines,

• Be willing to travel often and work independently.

Summary of responsibilities

• Update, expand and oversee implementation of a communications strategy to deliver research findings to key stakeholders in Africa and elsewhere,

• Develop communication strategies for specific research projects in Africa and oversee implementation; manage communication budgets in these projects,

• Provide strategic guidance to two national communications staff (in Zambia and Cameroon) and one full-time communications consultant (in Burkina Faso),

• Work closely with CIFOR's headquarters in Indonesia, especially others in the Outreach team, with staff and consultants worldwide, and a Multimedia unit, which overseas CIFOR's many web platforms and publications,

• Write and edit blog stories, fact sheets, press releases, video synopses and scripts and other editorial,

• Oversee production of films and multimedia packages,

• Organize or support conferences and workshops in Africa in which to showcase CIFOR's research,

• Advise and mentor scientists on communications, especially on speaking to journalists, blog writing and on giving presentations to non-scientific audiences,

• Foster relationships with journalists across Africa and beyond to encourage media attention on CIFOR's research.

Details of duties, assignments and objectives will be further discussed and laid out in the staff's annual performance contract.

Requirements

Education, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of Bachelors' degree in communications, science (e.g. biophysical sciences, social sciences, political sciences, economics, etc.), or a related field. Master's degree is desirable,

• At least seven years' experience in producing high-quality communications materials across a range of mediums (samples to be requested),

• Demonstrated interest in science and environmental issues and ability to grasp new material quickly,

• Demonstrated ability to write and edit English across multiple styles and formats at a very high level (better than average native speaker),

• Experience working with technical experts, preferably in a multicultural context,

• Professional experience in Africa is preferable,

• Fluency in English and French,

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

Personal Attributes and Competencies

• Go-getter, self-motivated and resourceful - someone who can make things happen,

• Dynamic and creative,

• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively and positively with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment,

• Able to work well under pressure,

• Strong client service approach,

• Stickler for high quality and accuracy.

Terms and Conditions

• This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position. CIFOR offers competitive remuneration in USD, commensurate with skills and experience,

• The appointment will be for 2 years, inclusive 9 months' probationary period, with a possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.

• The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.

Application process

• The application deadline is 28 February 2015

• We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

To apply, please submit via the link

How to apply:

http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_463_Regional+Communications+Coordinator+Africa.html?FromHub=reliefweb.int

Organization: Global Health Corps
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 03 Feb 2015

Knowledge Management, Communications & External Relations Officer, Jhpiego (G10-USA)

About the Global Health Corps Fellowship: Global Health Corps is a one-year paid fellowship that pairs young professionals with organizations (fellowship placement organizations) that require new thinking and innovative solutions. We believe that great ideas don't change the world, great PEOPLE do! The fellowship begins in July 2015 and extends through August 2016. Fellows engage in professional development training, mentorship and thoughtful community-building, and continue to draw upon their fellowship experience and the GHC alumni network as they build careers of lasting impact.

Applicants can apply for up to 3 different fellowship positions, such as the one described below. To see the full list of fellowship positions, go to:http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/through-placements/.

Fellows are placed in organizations in pairs – one international fellow and one local fellow from the placement country – creating a fellowship team that is a central part of the fellowship experience.

About the Fellowship Placement Organization:

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people. Jhpiego develops strategies to help countries care for themselves by training competent health care workers, strengthening health systems and improving delivery of care.

Jhpiego designs innovative, effective and low-cost health care solutions to ensure a level of care for women and their families. These practical, evidence-based interventions are breaking down barriers to high-quality health care for the world's most vulnerable populations. Jhpiego has worked off and on in Uganda for nearly 30 years. In 2011, Jhpiego made a strategic decision based on country needs and interests from key stakeholders to establish a country office, with the goal of strengthening Jhpiego's support to Uganda's Ministry of Health. The fellows will actively participate in developing this exciting endeavor.

Fellowship Position Overview: The Knowledge Management, Communication and External Relations fellows will work closely with the Country Director and individual program managers to ensure that the Jhpiego-Uganda program is capturing and communicating program information effectively, using as many means as possible, to a wide range of external audiences in Uganda. The fellows will work with the Country Director to ensure regular and effective interpersonal engagements with key partners and stakeholders; and active external relations efforts that target many different groups, including partners at the community/district levels, decision makers in Kampala, and interested international audiences. Finally, these fellows will work with the Country Director to devise systems by which the external policy and programmatic environment is being monitored, and findings from this "environmental scanning" process are being incorporated into program planning and implementation. As core members of a small team, these fellows will be fully engaged in many aspects of program activity, and will have the opportunity to contribute their ideas on how to improve programs to better respond to the needs and interests of the external environment.

Responsibilities: *
Strategy Development:*

• Read and become familiar with Jhpiego Communications Manual
• Work with the Country Director and individual program managers to develop an overall program external relations strategy:
• Help define means for regularly compiling and presenting program information to key in-country stakeholders using a variety of written, verbal and electronic approaches; and for tracking feedback received, so that it can be incorporated into program evolution
• Help to define and implement a plan for ensuring that Jhpiego-Uganda is well represented at the many meetings taking place in the public health realm, and that Jhpiego is contributing effectively to the dialogue that takes place through these meetings
• Help define a system for ensuring that Jhpiego is using these engagements as an opportunity to continually refine its understanding of the external environment in which it is operating, and to continually evolve its activities to respond to that environment
• Work with the Country Director to develop effective knowledge management systems at the country level

Increasing Program Sharing and Visibility in Uganda:

• Lead implementation of all of the strategies above
• Work with individual program managers to generate, document and share lessons learned from program activities
• Develop a packet of compelling program information (and a system for ensuring that it is regularly updated), with an emphasis on presenting results of interventions and innovations, and lessons learned in the implementation process
• Ensure that all information/communication coming out of the program is presented in such a way that it gives a clear and compelling presentation, and reflects the innovation and effectiveness of the Jhpiego-Uganda program
• Lead efforts to regularly share program information through multiple outlets (presentations, one-on-one meetings, comments at large meetings, written briefings, etc.)
• Work with the Country Director and program managers to ensure that Jhpiego-Uganda is regularly engaging with and providing the necessary program information to key partners and stakeholders through one-on-one interactions, and also through regular presence at meetings and other group forums

Contributing to Jhpiego's Global External Relations and Communications Efforts:

• Coordinate and share in-country communications with Jhpiego's global External Relations and Communications office
• Lead on ensuring that Jhpiego-Uganda is contributing fully to Jhpiego's global efforts to tell the story of its great work
• Lead the process of writing success stories and defining high level program highlights that can be widely disseminated in Uganda and globally through the External Relations and Communications (ERCO) team; submit photos, Facebook posts and short updates to ERCO for global dissemination
• Keep the Uganda portion of the Jhpiego website up-to-date

Required Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of the field of public health (either a degree that is related to public health, or experience working in a public health program)
• Ability to quickly understand both the theory and the practice of public health programming in a developing country is essential
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; the ability to relate to a wide range of individuals, and to instill confidence and trust
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding presentation skills
• The ability to quickly learn and to write and talk knowledgeably about new subjects

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• One of the fellows should ideally have experience with behavior change communication and community engagement
• One of the fellows should ideally have experience in communication for policy makers, donors and other implementing partners

Fellows receive the following benefits:

• Monthly living stipend
• Housing
• Utilities stipend
• Health insurance
• A professional development grant of $600
• A completion award of $1500
• An advising program that pairs each fellow with an advisor in his/her area of work or interest
• A two-week Training Institute at Yale University in the United States to begin the fellowship
• A five-day End-of-Year retreat in East Africa to finish the fellowship
• Three multi-day trainings during the year
• Travel to and from placement site, all trainings, and retreats
• Professional development and personal support from a dedicated in-country program manager
• Personal development and accompaniment program led by Still Harbor

How to apply:

Apply at ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/

Applications will close February 3, 2015.

*We appreciate EARLY APPLICANTS and are able to spend more time with their applications

If you have any questions about the application process and the fellowship, refer to our FAQs page at http://ghcorps.org/fellows/apply/faqs/.

Organization: GOAL
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

*This position is part of our emergency response, we urge you to apply as soon as possible, and
may appoint prior to the closing date.

Background
GOAL has been working in Sierra Leone since 1999; we have offices in West Freetown, East
Freetown, and Kenema District, and a staff body of approximately 180 people. GOAL has over 15
years’ experience designing and implementing system strengthening and community-based
programmes across Sierra Leone’s health; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); and child
protection sectors, and is rapidly scaling-up within and across these sectors to respond to the
current Ebola outbreak. GOAL’s key emergency Ebola response activities include constructing and
managing an Ebola Treatment Centre; construction, infection prevention control, and WASH
support within government health facilities; family tracing and reunification of Ebola orphans;
material and psychosocial support for Ebola survivors; and national social mobilisation activities.

Social Mobilisation Action Consortium (SMAC)
The number of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases are expected to increase from hundreds to
thousands per week in the coming months without significant scale up of social mobilisation
activities which focus on enabling individuals, households and communities to practice behaviours
that will result in reducing the number of new infections, even greatly reinforced health services
will not be able to keep up with the need, and the EVD reproductive ratio will continue to increase.
Additionally, social mobilisation activities are critical in ensuring that there is demand for, and
utilization of, services among the sick and bereaved by promoting health seeking behaviors and
facilitating community acceptance of new surveillance, clinical care, and burial procedures.
GOAL, Centres for Disease Control (CDC), BBC Media Action, Restless Development, and FOCUS
1000 formed the Social Mobilisation Action Consortium (SMAC) in order to support and strengthen
the National Social Mobilisation Pillar; simultaneously activate multiple channels to provide EVD
information which addresses the principle transmission modes; and work with and through existing
local community structures capable of leading and role-modelling behaviour change, in order to
reduce EVD infections. SMAC, funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), is
now launching a six-month project, Community-based Action Against Ebola.

Description of the Role
The Ebola Health Communications Specialist is a key role within the SMAC Consortium Coordination
Unit (CCU). Reporting directly to the SMAC Director, the specialist will be responsible for designing,
developing, and delivering the SMAC behaviour change communications strategy; rapidly producing
high quality communications materials (either alone or by coordinating video producers,
photographers, and graphic designers); and providing technical and training support to all
consortium partners.
Responsibilities
? Design the SMAC behaviour change communications strategy based on a detailed
understanding of the principle transmission modes and key message areas; the SMAC
channels for providing EVD information; and the community structures and context being
targeted.
? Draft high quality, appropriate communications materials that can be used by SMAC staff
and Mobilisers across the country, including training guides, video scripts, posters, leaflets,
and pocket guides.
? Coordinate video producers, photographers, and graphic designers to ensure
communications materials are produced quickly and to a consistently high quality.
? Work closely with SMAC programme staff to ensure that all materials are pre-tested and
receive necessary ethical and Ministry of Health approval before being finalized.
? Work closely with SMAC programme staff to organize and facilitate training of staff and
Mobilisers (including Community Mobilisers, Paramount Chiefs, Religious Leaders, and
Healthcare Workers) and during these trainings: lead sessions on how to use new materials;
gather feedback on existing materials; and identify gaps where additional materials need to
be produced.
? Work closely with the SMAC M&E Manager, the SMAC research teams, and the SMAC
Technical Working Group to regularly analyze epidemiological data and feedback from the
field in order to assess effectiveness of interventions and in particular, changes that need to
be made to the communications strategy.
? Link to the National Social Mobilisation Pillar and give technical and capacity building
support in the area of messaging and materials.
? Attend relevant meetings and working groups to keep abreast of population behaviour
change related to the EVD outbreak, as well as changes in the response and services being
provided, which need to be messaged on.

Qualifications and Experience
? Masters in Public Health, Health Promotion, Anthropology, Sociology or equivalent
experience.
? Sound academic understanding of theories of behaviour change.
? Demonstrated technical experience in behaviour change, social marketing, community
health, and health promotion.
? Ability to write clearly for a range of audiences and educational backgrounds.
? Extensive experience developing high quality communications materials and tools for a
range of audiences and educational backgrounds.
? Ability to coordinate multiple service providers and consultants (including video producers,
photographers, and graphic designers) to produce high quality outputs.
? Strong facilitation and training skills.
? Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
? Clear team player, able to work harmoniously with diverse group of individuals.
? Willingness to sign up to GOAL’s strict Child Protection Policy.

How to apply:

To apply please visit the GOAL website
http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=BEVGTAZ&jid=UFYWBU&site=Goal

Organization: Manoff Group
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 06 Jan 2015

About The Manoff Group: For more than 40 years, The Manoff Group (TMG) has been an international leader in designing and assisting the implementation of programs that effectively promote good nutrition and hygiene, and allow communities and households to enjoy the benefits of improved nutritional status. TMG is also a recognized leader in innovative communications for development, especially social and behavior change communication (SBCC) promoting nutrition and health. Integral to our work is policy advocacy, capacity development among stakeholders, and behavioral monitoring and evaluation to strengthen a program’s impact on nutrition.

Project Summary: The Manoff Group is seeking a seasoned communications professional for a potential project to be funded by USAID in Zimbabwe. The project will target reductions among vulnerable households in poverty, and food and nutrition security, through improvements in livestock and dairy production, and through the promotion of improved nutrition and hygiene practices at the household level. The Communications Lead will be the technical and managerial head for social and behavior change communications supporting the livestock, dairy, and nutrition/hygiene components as well as for overall project-related communications.

Position Summary: TMG is looking for a seasoned professional to be the Communications Lead for the project. The incumbent will:

• Lead the design and production of communications products supporting project activities, including counseling tools, reminder materials, informational brochures and posters, mass-media (radio) spots, social media and mobile communications.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of social and behavior change strategy for the project’s technical components as well as for the overall project
• Direct project communications and knowledge management
• Support formative research, as needed, to inform the design of project interventions. Specific qualitative research methodologies to be employed may include Trials of Improved Practices, focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.
• Develop and help track critical metrics for assessing the effectiveness of communications activities
• As needed, manage contracts and deliverables with contractors such as Creative Agencies and media outlets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in one of the following or related fields: communications for development, health or agricultural education and/or communications, strategic communications, public communications, communications studies
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant communications experience working with government entities, UN agencies, PVOs or NGOs
• Experience with USAID-funded initiatives is highly desirable
• Demonstrated success in applying behavior change theory and approaches in applied field settings
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills

How to apply:

For more information, please see The Manoff Group’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/manoffgroup) and website (www.manoffgroup.com). All applicants should submit their CV and cover letter to manoffgroup@manoffgroup.com by January 6, 2014 with the words “Communications Lead-Zimbabwe” in the subject line. Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as soon as possible. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.The Manoff Group is an equal opportunity employer.**Only Zimbabwean Nationals or third country nationals who have up-to-date permission to work in Zimbabwe will be considered for this position.**

Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 20 Dec 2014

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.theIRC.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and life saving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. The IRC has been working in Liberia since 1986.

In 2014, in response to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak, IRC has been scaling up its health response across the country. IRC is supporting community health activities in the rural counties, leading a consortium of NGOs in Monrovia and the greater Montserrado County, and, in early November, starting an Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) in Monrovia. IRC's Ebola response in Liberia is one of the organization's main priorities, and it will remain so for months (or years) to come.

IRC Liberia is seeking a Communications Manager to serve as the country program focal point for media inquiries and producing/responding to information for internal and external audiences. This is a new position with an immediate start date.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Communications Manager will be a key member of the country program support team. She/he will be responsible for coordinating media interview requests, coordinating the regular revision of IRC Liberia's media strategy in collaboration with the HQ media relations department, producing and disseminating various types of information to internal/external audiences regarding IRC's work in Liberia, and traveling to field sites to interview field staff for blog posts. He/she will also assist with planning visits for IRC senior leadership, donors, and other visitors. He/she will report to the Country Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as IRC Liberia's in-country focal point for all media issues, including interview requests and field visits.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists in Liberia, and pitch stories to them when instructed by the County Director.
• Devise media opportunities related to IRC Liberia programs, and cultivate potential "voices" within IRC's field staff.
• Travel to field sites to take photographs and video footage to be used for IRC's website.
• As directed by the HQ media team, contribute to IRC's social networking efforts, including Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr.
• Conduct periodic media trainings for IRC staff.
• Update and disseminate IRC Liberia's media strategy, including talking points for IRC staff, in collaboration with the Country Director, other senior staff in Liberia, and the HQ media team.
• Produce/update and disseminate country program factsheets, Liberia briefing documents for new staff, situation reports, info-graphics, blog posts, and other public relations materials.
• As directed by the Country Director, produce and disseminate information about IRC Liberia to internal/external audiences.
• As directed by the Country Director and Global Advocacy Team, coordinate the development of advocacy materials with Liberia program senior management and technical leads.
• In collaboration with the Grants Management Department, coordinate visibility and communications requirements for donor visits.
• In collaboration with the Grants Management Department, contribute to branding and visibility strategies for funding proposals.
• Execute any special projects as instructed by the Country Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, international affairs, or a related field
• 3-5 years experience in communications, preferably with an NGO or UN agency in the field
• On-the-record media experience highly desirable
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting and in preference in Africa
• Excellent writer
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, diplomatically and calmly in a high-pressure environment on issues that are often complex and politically sensitive
• Creativity in tapping and cultivating mainstream media and social networking communities
• Keen insight into the news business and understanding of what makes journalists tick
• Proven ability to identify and market good story ideas
• Highly organized and detailed oriented
• Experience with Microsoft Publisher and other visual software applications.
• Experience with social networking platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and others.
• While professional photography experience is not required, demonstrated ability in photography and camera work is desirable.

How to apply:

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=c3RldmVueS4zODIyNS4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay...

Organization: ActionAid
Country: South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 04 Nov 2014

ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL

DIRECTORATE: Fundraising and Communications

Position: Campaigns Communications and Planning Coordinator

Location: Johannesburg or London

Salary: £38,332 per annum / 457,670 ZAR equivalent (entry salary)

International Grade D

Purpose of the Role:Supporting the Communications Team to ensure integrated communication planning & coordination across digital, content and media channels, brand integration and development, effective ways of working and internal communications with international secretariat directorates and ActionAid members, systems management and corporate communications across the ActionAid federation.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Liaise with the Policy, Research Advocacy and Campaigns, and IHART and the other International Secretariat teams on plans, projects and events that require communications support, and co-ordinate this support.
• Identify risks (including reputational) that may arise from the campaigns and how they will be managed
• Work closely with Policy and Advocacy Managers and Teams to input and facilitate ICT input into the design and delivery of communications plans to support advocacy objectives
• Support the annual planning process by project managing contributions and resource requests
• Support the project management of activities, acting as a central coordination point within the Communications Team
• Support the Communications Team to create, manage and implement policies, guidance and tools to support communications shared learning and capability building across ActionAid
• Lead in producing Communication Teams internal communications products
• Responsibility of managing delegated budgets

Desired Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• A Bachelors is essential (social science/arts/humanities degree)
• Proven experience of planning and coordinating priorities and creating processes and tools to support effective planning.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting the creation of communications policies and tools and supporting a shared learning programme
• Experience of financial tracking and budget management
• Knowledge of public campaigning approaches, including messages, audiences and delivery methods, which aim to inspire and motivate people to take action
• Able to manage self and others in order to meet tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Strong networking/relationship-building skills - ability to anticipate, coordinate and facilitate activities with colleagues
• A proven commitment to team work and strong collaborative and diplomacy skills

How to apply:

Application Procedures

Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter by no later than4 November 2014**. You are requested to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for.**

External Applications send to: frcomms.jhb@actionaid.org

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid International will not consider candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.

Organization: Tostan
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 10 Nov 2014

Organization overview

Tostan is a Senegalese-born nonprofit organization currently operating in six African countries. Our vision is human dignity for all. Our mission is to empower African communities to bring about sustainable development and positive social transformation based on respect for human rights. In addition to our Community Empowerment Program, we implement other projects such Reinforcement of Parental Practices, the Prison Project, Child Protection, the Fistula Project and the Peace & Security Project. Tostan’s core values include the following: communities’ first, learning and innovation, partnership and dialogue, passion and pride in our work, respect, and humility toward others. Tostan Canada and Tostan Sweden are affiliates. This vibrant organization is rapidly scaling its successful model across Africa. For more information, please visit: www.tostan.org.

Department overview

The function of the International Communications department is both service-orientated and consultative. We are responsible for promoting and raising awareness of Tostan’s work internationally and supporting the work of the six countries in which Tostan implements our program together with building the communications capacities of those countries. Our functions include PR and External Relations, Design and Media, Translation, Communications Services and Support to all Tostan staff and Board, and Communications Research and M&E.

The Headquarters of Tostan are in Dakar, Senegal and the communications function is run from there, with some team members also based in our office in Washington DC. This role is based in the Dakar office.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Acting as key liaison and support between the International communications team and the National Coordinations, including coordinating with the graphic designer for the production of needed communications collaterals
• Acting as the central point for all communications across Tostan, National Coordination Offices and Affiliates
• Working with National Coordination Offices to generate stories for online use to meet Tostan’s key impact and key issue areas targets and ensuring that all countries and impacts are represented
• Delivering an action plan for internal communications within Tostan International (Dakar and DC) and providing guidance to National Coordinations on internal communications
• Managing Tostan’s intranet (corporate and communications content, and usage by others) and working closely with the HR and IT departments to set up internal communications processes and procedures and communicate with all staff
• Providing internal communications and intranet training to staff when necessary
• Conducting regular staff surveys, focus group discussions and presentations related to any development in internal and country-level communications
• Developing all documents or administrative processes needed to support internal and country-level communications
• Managing the internal newsletter
• Producing PowerPoint presentations, brochures, films (if qualified), etc.
• Ensuring brand consistency in all communications at Headquarters and country levels
• Training staff and contractors in Tostan’s new brand guidelines
• Any other projects and tasks deemed necessary by the Communications Manager.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant undergraduate degree or Masters
• At least three years communications experience (including some internal and partnership/country management)
• Experience working in a development context.
• Experience managing a newsletter and an intranet

Languages

• This position requires very high levels of written and oral English and French as a minimum. Other languages that Tostan works in would be an advantage – especially Wolof, Arabic or Portuguese.

Characteristics

• A commitment to international development and Tostan’s work in Africa
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent relationship-building and management skills
• Good presentation and public speaking skills
• A willingness to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple quick deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Enjoys working in a multilingual, multicultural environment.

How to apply:

Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, to hr@tostan.org with "Internal Communications & Brand Officer" in the Subject Line. The deadline to apply is November 10, 2014. Please be prepared to submit references should you be contacted for an interview. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Tostan is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all candidates without consideration of race, religion, age, sex, origin, nationality, handicap or other criteria made illegal by applicable laws.

Organization: Danish Demining Group
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 05 Nov 2014

Background

Danish Deming Group (DDG) is a department under Danish Refugee Council (DRC). Danish Demining Group’s (DDG) mandate is to recreate a safe environment where people are free from the threat of landmines, explosive remnants of war and small arms and light weapons. DDG has operated in Somaliland since 1999 and in South Central Somalia since 2007 clearing mines and other explosive remnants of war. The organisation now implements an armed violence reduction (AVR) programme which includes the following types of activities: participatory community and district-level safety projects, community driven development, conflict prevention and management, community-police relationship building, mine risk education, explosive ordnance disposal, firearms safety education, physical security and stockpile management of firearms, and support to the review of policy and legislation on small arms and light weapons.

Purpose

The Reporting and Communications Intern will assist DDG Somalia programme staff and senior management in documenting, storing and disseminating information related to programme activities in order that DDG can effectively communicate with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Tasks

To achieve the position’s objectives the intern will perform the following tasks and undertake the following responsibilities:

Communications

• Assist in documenting DDG’s fieldwork through note-taking, photographs, video and audio records
• Prepare a variety of communications materials related to DDG’s programme including short briefings, online content and promotional literature
• Edit programme documents to internationally-recognised standard of English
• Undertake field visits to gather the information and results related to the program
• Capture (through written, audio and visual methods) programmatic issues, events and developments of DDG’s work in Somalia.
• Develop visibility material such as leaflets, success stories, photographs, video clips
• Ensure that communication documents/materials are archived appropriately in an easily retrievable electronic based filing system, including the DDG and DRC websites

Reporting

• With input from the Area Managers, the Grants Manager and the ME&L Manager, help produce high quality program progress reports as per donor and DDG requirements and deadlines
• Cross check data with other program staff to ensure that reporting generated accurately reflects program activities

Other

• Support program staff in organizing and managing seminars, workshops, and donor field visits as required.
• Other duties as needed

Specification

Essential:

• Master's degree in relevant subjects e.g. development studies, political science, international relations, mass communications, journalism, social sciences or related areas.
• Excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills in English.
• S/he must be well versed in office software, MS Word, Excel, the latest presentation packages including PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player

**P*****referable:*

• Experience in developing and using social media platforms
• Photographic and other audio-visual skills
• Work style: well planned and organized and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Resilience/adaptability and flexibility: ability to operate effectively under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work rapidly with staff in the field directly and remotely in writing, and where necessary, revising concepts, proposals and reports.
• Ability to work and handle spartan living conditions.Please note that this role has no staff management responsibility.

Conditions

Duty station: Hargeisa, Somaliland, with some travel to low-mid level security level sites in Somalia. This is a ‘non-family duty station’ and the person must be prepared to live and work in an isolated and unstable security environment with limited recreational and social facilities. Accommodation is provided.

Contract: 6 months - with good possibilities for extension. Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates, please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position is placed at salary category A18 Intern / Volunteer. Accommodation, insurance, flight and vaccination costs are covered.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Further information

For information about our work and organisation, please visit our websitehttp://www.danishdemininggroup.dk/.

About DRC

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.

How to apply:

Application and CV

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit an updated CV (no longer than two pages) and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications sent together with a CV, in English and marked “Intern, Reporting and Communication,DDG Somalia” will be considered.

We only accept applications sent via our online system at www.drc.dk under Vacancies.Please remember to upload a letter of application and your CV. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Applications are to be sent to no later than 5th November 2014.

Please contact job@drc.dk if you experience problems with your online application.

Organization: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Nov 2014

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Job Description

TITLE:Communications Officer

LOCATION:Coast Province, Kenya

"Sometimes in life there is that moment when it's possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments."

-Elizabeth Glaser

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at more than 7,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.

Job Summary

Overview: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) intends to recruit a Communications Officer for an anticipated integrated health service delivery program in Coast Province, Kenya. The Communications Officer will coordinate and support project communications activities including working with the project team to develop key messages and communications strategies and coordinating their implementation, documenting and disseminating project results, drafting internal and external communication about the project. The Communications Officer would be based in Coast Province for the duration of the project. This position is subject to project award and funding.

Job Responsibilities:

· Support the development of specific communications strategies and messages and coordinate ongoing communications activities related to achievement of project results.

· Work closely with the project team and partners to document successes and lessons learned from project activities

· Support the development of reports, presentations, and other materials for specific target audiences

· Responsible for drafting external PR communication about the program

Required Qualifications

· Degree in Communications

· At least 4 years of experience working with the NGO community, international donors, and local press in Kenya.

· Understanding of HIV/AIDS service delivery and the health sector in Kenya

· Strong written and oral communications skills

· Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills; experience in design an advantage

· Fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

· Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

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How to apply:

Applicants should submit an application letter, detailed CV, and list of references via email with a subject title “Communications Officer” to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org

Organization: Mercy Corps
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 12 Dec 2014

This position will be filled pending anticipated funding.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps has been operational in Liberia since 2002, most recently implementing programs in food security, peace building, and youth empowerment. Currently, Liberia is the epicenter of a fast-moving regional Ebola epidemic, which also includes Sierra Leone, Guinea and Nigeria. To date, nearly 4,000 people in Liberia have been infected, with over 2,200 deaths (3 Oct 2014). As the Ebola epidemic spreads throughout Liberia, existing social and economic challenges are growing more complex, requiring adaptive and dynamic approaches to help support affected communities as they defend against, cope with, and recover from, this devastating disease.

Mercy Corps’ strategy to respond to the Ebola outbreak focuses on two approaches: 1) to engage local and international organizations through a national network of community organizations to promote healthy behaviors within communities that will help reduce the transmission of Ebola, and 2) address market and household economic challenges that emerge as a result of the Ebola outbreak, paying particular attention to food insecurity and declining livelihoods.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Specialist will develop and implement a communications strategy that articulates Mercy Corps’ vision, strategy and activity for the E-CAP (Ebola Community Action Platform) program to external stakeholders, including donors, government, local and international partners, media and others, and at the same time, supports a robust and principled humanitarian response across the region. S/he will also will establish and maintain relations with relevant stakeholders affected by the crisis and will compile relevant information on needs, challenges, and on-the-ground dynamics, analyze and share this information to support outreach efforts and will at the same time, track and analyze key initiatives, working with partner agencies. The Specialist will also help ensure that Mercy Corps’ positions are well grounded in the priorities of the communities where we work, reinforcing a cohesive and productive organizational culture through effective information sharing, and supporting Mercy Corps’ development as an entrepreneurial, innovative, effective and accountable learning organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Lead the development and implementation of Mercy Corps’ communication strategy in Liberia on the Ebola crisis as well as Mercy Corps media activities.
• Track emerging developments and issues affecting the regional humanitarian crisis, including:
• Major needs among affected populations
• Alignment between identified needs and donor priorities
• Regional capacity within the humanitarian system
• Quality of humanitarian coordination at operational, governmental, and donor levels
• Notable emerging trends
• Government, donor and UN policy
• Ensure that the communication strategy implementation draws on Mercy Corps field experience and program expertise.
• Lead the development and implementation of internal communications strategy, to inform key internal stakeholders of latest developments.
• Convey information to the global Communications and Policy and Advocacy (P&A) teams, as necessary, about the crisis.
• Establish and maintain strategic relations with relevant local and international stakeholders, to continually inform, challenge, and improve Mercy Corps’ communications, strategy, and program development.
• Provide representation at the discretion of the Country Director and Program Director with relevant local and international governmental and non-governmental actors and support the Country Director and Program Director in their representational roles.
• Build and maintain a close link with Mercy Corps’ country team responding to the crisis, and regularly gather evidence/experiences from program staff so that analysis is grounded in and supports Mercy Corps’ program work.
• Work with the field team to plan and produce effective, thoughtful and timely written products that advance perspectives important to our mission and strategy.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of communication work.
• Support the development of donor, government and other external reports.
• Related tasks as required and agreed by the Country Director and Program Director.

Organizational Learning

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports Directly to: Country Director

Works Directly with: Program Director and other program managers in-country, finance and operations teams, HQ Regional Program Team, HQ Technical Support Unit

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA/S or equivalent in communications, marketing, or a related field preferred
• 3-5 years’ experience working in marketing or on a communications team
• 2+ years of experience in relief and development field with non-profit, or government and knowledge of Mercy Corps’ work and structure preferred
• English proficiency required
• Excellent writing and research skills required including proofreading and editing proficiency ; ability to “translate” technical language into compelling content necessary
• Strong computer literacy required including MS Office Suite
• Proven experience maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professional conduct
• Highly effective and professional verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple competing and changing priorities, requests, tasks, deadlines
• Proven ability to manage demands and stresses with grace and humor

SUCCESS FACTORS:

A successful candidate will have effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills with an ability to effectively represent the organization and its interests to a diverse range of stakeholders, including local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, donors, other international organizations, the media, and the community. S/he will have great analytical skills, demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow and enforce procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members, have strong people skills and the ability to motivate diverse teams. An interest and ability to travel and work in remote and dynamic environments, with experience in insecure environments is an advantage as is an awareness of and sensitivity to multi-cultural international development work and an ability to train and facilitate dialogue among a diverse group of individuals with various skill sets and working styles. S/he will have the ability to creatively problem-solve, to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines and to calmly and diplomatically deal with unexpected and sudden events impacting program operations, with patience, dynamism, tenacity and a sense of humor.

LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The position will be based in Monrovia, and may require travel to outlying counties and communities throughout Liberia. The security situation is stable but could change quickly in localized circumstances, although general unrest is not anticipated because of a significant UN, US military, and local police forces to maintain public safety. Monrovia is served by an international airport and has many hotels, restaurants and grocery stores. Health services are currently limited and while we have made provisions for emergency care, team members should not anticipate an environment where casual outpatient services are available. Because safe access to health services should not be anticipated, a degree of self-sufficiency in first aid and medications should be considered. Candidates must consider taking anti-malarials as a preventative measure and other measures to lower their risk of requiring medical services. Candidates with chronic health issues should consider disclosing and self-eliminating from this recruitment process. Currently there is an 11 pm curfew, which could change at anytime, and staff should expect some interruption of movement as the government manages the Ebola situation. Housing will either be at private residences as group housing or at nearby hotels. Traveling in and out of Liberia is increasingly complicated with many commercial airlines suspending service and many countries closing their borders (air, land and sea) to individuals coming from Liberia. Two commercial airlines continue to serve Liberia (Brussels Air and Air Maroc) and UNHAS is currently working to establish air service to Dakar, Senegal and Accra, Ghana.

Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

How to apply:

Please apply directly at:
http://mercycorps.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjo...

Organization: Adeso
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 08 Oct 2014

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future. Currently, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our current donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, CIDA, UNICEF, and the Government of Netherlands, among others. Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

Adeso is seeking to fill the following position for a European Union (EU) funded MDG Initiative for Somalia: Reducing Hunger and Food Insecurity in Puntland Region through Improved and Sustainable Use of Rangeland Resources. The proposed action seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity by improving rangeland conditions in Puntland regions of Somalia. The program will improve the state of natural resources management through implementation of land rehabilitation and restoration work on degraded rangelands, improving sustainable use of natural resources through community based range management programs. The program will integrate environmental consideration into all economic planning and programming activities in the region and galvanize community support for environmental protection and sustainable use of resources. The action will also improve the capacity of the communities to avert resource-based conflicts and to protect the rangeland resources through implementation of local customary laws, establishment of community based environmental courts and by strengthening communities to prevent misuse of natural resources at local level. Furthermore, the action will support development of alternative source of energy that can create jobs and reduce current dependency on firewood and charcoal. Awareness raising campaign branded as “stewardship Puntland” will also be launched to sensitize both rural and urban communities on environmental issues and to instill general public sense of ownership and stewardship of the environment.

POSITION PURPOSE

Adeso is seeking a qualified and committed individual to join its team as Communications Officer. The primary role of the Communications Officer is to facilitate communication flows to ensure that key external stakeholders and Adeso decision-makers receive the information they need regarding the project in a timely way and format that is adapted to the target audience. As such, the position holder will manage the day-to-day communications needs of the project and oversee the implementation of the project’s communication strategy, which includes a wide-range of public-information and outreach activities in support of project goals.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Public information and publicity materials

• Support the draft, editing, and dissemination of timely and accurate information, fact sheets, for requests for information, and other public-information materials relating to project activities. These documents must be written in clear, concise language, both in English and Somali;

• Undertake field visits as appropriate to collect and produce human interest stories from the field, carry out interviews with staff and beneficiaries in the field and remain up to date on the unfolding context;

• Provide guidance to project team on EU visibility requirements and ensure regulations are implemented;

• Manage, prepare and maintain an updated standard information package on the project;

• Oversee procurement of public communication materials;

• Manage the project website and social media presence;

• Work with external consultants for website development, photography, video production and translation;

• Act as a reference/contact point for Adeso staff in Somalia on general information requests related to the project.

2.Media Relations and Press

• In consultation with the Communications and Advocacy Manager, carry out targeted information and media outreach activities. These activities are designed to push accurate information about the project to local, regional and national markets in Kenya, the United States, and elsewhere, through magazines, newspapers, radio, television, public service announcements, and other outlets;

• Coordinate with relevant counterparts within Adeso to produce and release accurate, timely, useful and well-written information to local and international news outlets;

• Write and distribute press releases and follow up to encourage and support news coverage;

• Monitor the project’s news coverage;

• In close coordination with the Communications and Advocacy Manager, expand opportunities for coverage by arranging briefings, interviews, and tours for journalists.

3.Community outreach/Awareness campaigns

• Work with radio producers/stations to develop and implement an awareness raising campaign branded as “stewardship Puntland” to sensitize both rural and urban communities on environmental issues and to instill general public sense of ownership and stewardship of the environment;

• Work with partners to develop themes and messages for radio programs, and identify relevant resource people for these programs.

4.Advocacy

• Build relationships with stakeholders in the field i.e. staff and beneficiaries.

• Collaborate with the Communications and Advocacy Manager to identify and respond to key advocacy issues.

• Build and maintain local media contacts

Other

• Any other duty as may be assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Information Management or similar;

• At least 3 years’ experience in communications and information dissemination within a humanitarian or development context;

• Proven experience of communicating information to a wide range of different audiences;

• Ability to review and edit reports and other written documentation for dissemination and publication;

• Ability to collect information and undertake research under potentially difficult and constraining conditions;

• Ability to develop and present information and communication products for a range of different audiences;

• Experience overseeing the design of radio programs and campaigns;

• Experience of media liaison and media tools e.g. photography, video etc;

• Awareness of potential sensitivity of information in the context of Adeso’s work and development programming and ability to differentiate between information for internal versus external audiences;

• Willingness to work and travel in difficult circumstances and adhere to agreed security procedures;

• Written and spoken fluency in English and Somali.

How to apply:

This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team please submit your application to jobs@adesoafrica.org,quoting the position in the email subject matter, by8^th October 2014.

Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager and include the following:

• An updated CV; and

• An application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.

Applications not including all of the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Organization: FHI 360
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Communications Specialist (C4D) for Ebola Emergency Response in Dakar, Senegal (6 - 12 months)

Project Description:

The Communication for Development (CD4) Specialist will help to scale-up and systematize the C4D/social mobilization efforts of UNICEF’s Western and Central Africa Regional Office (WCARO) to prevent and respond to Ebola outbreaks in crisis countries (Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea) and in at-risk countries (Senegal, Mali, Equatorial Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire). This temporary assignment (6-12 months) will support UNICEF’s C4D/social mobilization work across these countries. These activities include: coordination with key partners; capacity reinforcement and guidance; facilitation of research and assessments; production, pre-positioning and broadcast of mass media messages to raise public awareness and overcome resistance; outreach to and training of opinion leaders, military personnel, journalists, community-based workers and other field-level partners; and door-to-door campaigning and interpersonal communication to deliver focused messages to households and service providers. This assignment is based in Dakar, Senegal.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the WCARO emergency team and relevant WCARO Ebola emergency, preparedness and response task forces/working committees.
• Coordinate with C4D/Ebola Specialist and contracting organization (CO) emergency focal points to support delivery of C4D/Ebola emergency response.
• Participate in regional assessments to identify opportunities and gaps in Ebola preparedness, response, and recovery efforts that have implications for C4D, including in the area of community-based response mechanisms.
• Initiate, guide and coordinate regional research studies and reviews for C4D/Ebola response.
• Review existing global C4D in emergencies tools, standards and resources to adapt and apply them to the WCAR Ebola response.
• Develop Ebola response-specific regional C4D tools and resources for stronger planning, research, implementation, monitoring and evaluation with special emphasis on innovations and monitoring and evaluation.
• In consultation and coordination with other C4D Specialists on the WCARO team, provide technical assistance and undertake appropriate follow-up to develop/strengthen national and sub-national level emergency preparedness and response to Ebola outbreak.
• Develop regional networks and partnerships with organizations that work on or are actively involved in C4D-related work for Ebola response.
• Facilitate and coordinate country-level collaborations for technical support; knowledge management; and development of tools and methods.
• Coordinate UNICEF contributions to partner initiatives within the region.
• Contribute to regional fundraising proposals, and revise COs’ funding proposals.
• Develop criteria for allocation of resources to COs.
• Reinforce capacity of C4D staff and partners in programming for C4D/Ebola emergency preparedness and response, and monitoring of progresses for C4D.
• Conduct training on innovations and good practices.
• Assist COs in the identification and surge of HR for C4D/Ebola emergency.
• Support appropriate monitoring of behavior and social change and community participation in C4D/Ebola programs.
• Ensure regional office reporting on C4D/Ebola related issues and revise quality of country offices' reports and key documents.
• Analyze country-level C4D dimensions of humanitarian actions of UNICEF and partners as required, to identify, assess, and report on outcomes, innovations, lessons learned and good practices
• Monitor funding appeals and use of funding across Cos.
• Support documentation of good practices for behavior and social change and community participation in C4D/Ebola emergency programs.
• Regular travel for field and partner visits and rapid assessments to monitor and advise on C4D interventions for Ebola response.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced university degree strongly preferred in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, psychology, health education).
• At least 5-6 years of work experience in C4D, with 1-2 years of those in emergency contexts or dealing with emergency issues, and 4-6 years in developing country contexts.
• Proven experience in application of C4D strategies, tools and resources to address behavior and social change dimensions of emergencies. Experience in emergency duty stations is an asset.
• Proven experience in coordinating and/or facilitating multi-agency C4D preparedness and response in emergencies.
• Experience in or understanding of outbreak/risk communications and dealing with the media an asset.
• Fluency in French and English
• Ability to communicate, work with people, and adapt/respond to change.
• Ability to analyze information and apply technical expertise.
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and initiate action.
• Understanding of core values of diversity and inclusion; integrity; commitment.
• Understanding of -- or training in -- current developments in the field of communication in development theory and research, participatory processes, and media.
• Understanding of strategic communication planning, behavior analysis, formative research and evaluation.
• Experience in inter-disciplinary approaches in strategic communication and application of C4D strategies, tools, and resources to address behavior and social change dimensions, especially in crises.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please visit FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.

How to apply:

https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/14841/communications-specialist-%28c4...

Organization: FHI 360
Country: Guinea
Closing date: 15 Oct 2014

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Communications Specialist (C4D) for Ebola Emergency Response in Conakry, Guinea (6 months)

Project Description:

The Communication for Development (C4D) Specialist will provide technical oversight and assistance to the UNICEF-Guinea office in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the C4D component of UNICEF’s response to the current outbreak of Ebola. UNICEF’s C4D/social mobilization activities include: coordination with key partners; capacity reinforcement and guidance; facilitation of research and assessments; production, pre-positioning and broadcast of mass media messages to raise public awareness and overcome resistance; outreach to and training of opinion leaders, military personnel, journalists, community-based workers and other field-level partners; and door-to-door campaigning and interpersonal communication to deliver focused messages to households and service providers. The six-month temporary post will be based in Conakry, Guinea, with frequent travel to the field, and be under the guidance of the Deputy Representative.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Providing technical oversight and assistance to the planning and implementation of a rapid behavior change and social mobilization strategy to prevent the spread of Ebola, working with key UNICEF staff and partners for Ebola response, the Guinean Red Cross, the Ministry of Public Health and Hygiene, and the decentralized government health structures.
• Reviewing the design of existing communication materials and activities and making recommendations for any necessary adjustments.
• Monitoring and evaluating the appropriate and timely dissemination of Ebola response communication materials to target audiences and participating in the evaluation of their impact.
• Following up on the production of materials and overseeing the qualitative aspects of production.
• Monitoring and evaluating Ebola response communication activities by reviewing progress and identifying constraints through field visits, consultation with government counterparts, partners and community members, and UNICEF program staff.
• Providing training and mentoring to strengthen the capacity of key UNICEF staff and partners for Ebola response.
• Assisting in building alliances/partnerships with religious groups, traditional leaders, teachers and other organized groups in the community to orient them on Ebola response and solicit their involvement in its implementation.
• Preparing analyses, reports and recommendations related to the activities and tasks described above.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced university degree strongly preferred in social or behavioral sciences (e.g., sociology, anthropology, psychology, health education).
• Five years of professional work experience in social development -- preferably in the areas of participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, behavior change and community empowerment -- at the international level.
• Training in community planning, behavior analysis, formative research, and evaluation of communication interventions.
• Ability to research, analyze, evaluate and synthesize information.
• Ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely, in written and oral form.
• Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and negotiation, especially at the community level.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
• Fluency in French and another UN language
• Understanding of behavior change communication activities, including product development and production, as well as social mobilization interventions.
• Knowledge of current developments in the fields of adult learning theory, community organization and participation.
• Experience in training and mentoring to strengthen C4D capacity.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please visit FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.

How to apply:

https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/14839/communications-specialist-%28c4...

Organization: FHI 360
Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 14 Oct 2014

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Information and Communications Technology Specialist(ICT)for the upcomingS****trengthening Agribusiness and Fostering Rural Alimentation (SAFRA) Project****that aims to promote agriculture value chains and food security development, improve nutrition and health status and poverty reduction.

Project Description:

The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Specialist will work collaboratively with key stakeholders to design and implement ICT activities for an integrated nutrition and agriculture project at the community and household level. The ICT activities will work in conjunction with the programs’ nutrition and livelihoods/household economic strengthening interventions. This position requires comprehensive understanding of and experience in the areas of ICTs for development.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Technically supervise and manage all ICT program activities (including four technical officers) across four provinces including lead design, development and implementation of technical guidance.
• Provide technical assistance to partner organizations on ICT concepts and principles.
• Led the overall project design, the development of a training strategy for ICT training, coordinate with private sector partners and other project partners on implementing ICT-related project activities, and oversee content development and management of the youth portal.
• Develop and instruct partners on effective methodologies for identifying appropriate ICT methods for specific households, depending on the needs and resources of those households; train/mentor these partners in principles and standards for good implementation of these interventions.
• Provide day-to-day management of the project’s ICT activities.
• Evaluate and assist USAID thinking through the deployment of agriculturally appropriate technology based solutions Manage the work of any research firms and/or consultants hired by the project to assist with ICT approaches. This includes building capacity of local implementing partners to implement quality and successful work.
• Collaborate with other technical specialists and stakeholders beyond the project to ensure coordination of materials and communication message strategies and avoid gaps and overlaps.
• Ensure that ICT materials are pre-tested, proved effective and used efficiently and by the correct target group.
• Help develop, maintain, and follow the indicators set in the workplan for ICT.
• Work with M&E Advisor to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of these activities.
• Contribute to regular quarterly and annual reports to the client.
• Document project results and impacts in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, client satisfaction, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience and demonstrated results in ICT for development.
• Knowledge of and experience with telecommunications and mobile money platforms preferred; experience in economic development, agriculture, financial inclusion or microfinance preferred; experience in GIS mapping preferred.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Mozambique and targeted communication to stimulate behavior change.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor results.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English and Portuguese.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in one of the following or related fields: Communications, Marketing, Social Sciences, Information Technology, Agriculture, Business Administration, Development Economics.
• At least 6 years of experience working on agribusiness development programs, especially USAID-funded project/programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing systems sustainable and scalable approaches to use information and communications technology that improve the impact of agriculture value chain projects.
• Familiarity and understanding of USAID policies and procedures (highly preferred), or those of other donors, donor-funded projects, community-based projects, or corporate social responsibility projects.
• Proven abilities to set priorities, to multi-task, and to work collaboratively across technical disciplines.
• Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel within the country as needed.
• Oral and written English language required.
• Portuguese fluency required.

FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.

How to apply:

https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/14779/information-and-communications-...

Organization: Aethos
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 13 Sep 2014

Aethos, an international strategic communications agency is seeking a senior professional to help lead a diverse team providing news media and production support for a high profile project in Somalia, operating out of Mogadishu. Broad communication goals are to build Somali and international support for current political and security efforts to build a stable, peaceful and prosperous Somalia. The successful candidate must be fluent in English and will be from Somalia or the wider region. He/she will have at least 10 years’ experience in a media capacity, with a proven track record of formulating and implementing communications strategy and campaigns; strong project and team management skills; and the confidence to deal with a wide range of senior stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge of the Somali media, cultural and political environment would be an asset, as would language skills (French, Somali).

This is a full-time position, working out of a secure purpose-built compound within the Mogadishu International Airport complex. Remuneration dependent on experience. Fifty days per year of leave.

http://www.aethosworld.com/

How to apply:

Please send a CV and brief cover letter to info@aethosworld.com

Organization: University Research Co.
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. URC focuses on finding ways to deliver proven approaches to health care problems, applying quality improvement (QI) methods and conducting operations research to tailor those approaches to various settings. Recognizing implementation barriers unique to each setting, we train local managers and service providers to strengthen health systems, integrate system elements, and bring improvements to scale.

Roles and Responsibilities:

DCOP shall directly assist Chief of Party in the design, roll-out and day-to-day management and implementation of health communication interventions. S/he shall have depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience in designing and implementing comprehensive health communication interventions, and related capacity strengthening. S/he shall have the requisite management expertise, interpersonal skills and established professional relationships to fulfill the requirements of the project.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience & Qualifications

Specifically the DCOP must have:

· Master’s Degree in public health, or a related field, with specific emphasis on health communication, promotion and/or education;

· Minimum eight (8) years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in:

o Designing, managing and implementing complex, large scale SBCC programs in developing countries involving multiple stakeholders and implementing partners;

o Demonstrated experience in building capacity in SBCC programming with the public sector, civil society, and private sector.

· Demonstrated management skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff.

“Contingent on Contract Award”

How to apply:

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.

You must attach your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated.Also, please complete your application form and attach a completedUSAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

URC is an E-Verify Employer

URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

We value and seek diversity in our workforce.

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 30 Nov 2014

Chemonics seeks a communications, learning, and knowledge management coordinator for the anticipated USAID-funded Transition Initiatives for Stabilization Plus (TISplus) program. TISplus aims to increase Somalia's stability through participatory processes that promote good governance and community cohesion. As Somalia looks to move from crisis and stabilization to medium- and longer-term development, USAID, through TISplus, will implement quick-impact stabilization activities to support nascent government infrastructure and mitigate the impact of an insurgency in parts of South Central Somalia. We anticipate that all TISplus offices and staff will be able to be located safely in Somalia. Applicants should be aware that locations could include Somaliland, Puntland, or Mogadishu. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• ?Provide technical expertise in strategic communications, outreach, and advocacy to local government and stakeholders, drawing on technical experience in developing and implementing communications plans in culturally, politically, and security sensitive environments
• Serve as the key contact for coordination of all learning and knowledge management components of the contract
• Plan and oversee implementation of learning and knowledge management activities, mobilize experts to respond to task requests, furnish required reports to USAID, and meet with the contracting officer's representative and activity managers as necessary
• Build Somali counterparts' communications, learning, and knowledge management capacity and support their outreach activitiesQualifications:
• Advanced degree in a relevant field, such as peace-building, international development, international affairs, law, business, communications, social work, journalism, knowledge management, adult learning, instructional design and teaching, or a related area
• ?Technical leadership, capacity, and experience to provide vision, direction, and leadership to learning and knowledge management activities
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible work experience in knowledge management
• Two or more years of experience working with online communities and web-based systems for knowledge sharing or collaboration
• Familiarity with e key principles of post-conflict development, peace-building, state-building, or resilience
• Experience facilitating host-country ownership of communications and outreach products and building the capacity of colleagues and counterparts in communications practices
• Demonstrated? leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Somali language fluency preferred

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to tisplusrecruit@chemonics.com by November 30, 2014. Please include "Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management Coordinator" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "TISPlus-Somalia-Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management Coordinator" 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.

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