DAI Global Food Security and Resilience Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya

DAI Global Food Security and Resilience Communications Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Position Description

The Food Security and Resilience (FSR) Communications Specialist will work with the Project Team to design and manage all aspects of internal and external project communications for the project’s food security program.

S/he will contribute to the development of high-quality knowledge and learning content including data visualizations, success stories, case studies, and other reporting that informs learning activities and adaptive management decisions.

S/he will also support the promotion of project activities through key communication channels and will engage critical partners and communities of practice through strategic outreach and innovative communication practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Strategic Communications Advisor and other staff member(s) to ensure the integration of communications and knowledge management activities that complement and report on state-level program activities.

Assist the Strategic Communications Advisor with the development and execution of the project’s overall communications strategy (internal and external) and develop project branding and messaging in line with the project’s approved Branding and Marketing Plan

Support capacity building of local counterparts to effectively communicate with citizens and stakeholders

Support the preparation and presentation to USAID of reports and written communications on the progress and impact of program activities including Monthly Updates, Quarterly Progress Reports, Quarterly Financial Reports, Annual Reports, and the Final Report

Manage the project’s social media presence on Facebook or other to-be-identified appropriate social media platforms

Oversee other project outreach through identified social platforms and messaging services

Work closely with Project staff to design project specific communications and outreach strategies, including identification of strategic channels and key influencers, particularly those related to the promotion of opportunities available under the Activity Fund

Contribute to the design and implementation of grant and subcontract activities specifically related to communication and outreach activities

Support communication and branding of Project events and workshops

Ensure the accuracy and consistency of public information materials

Coordinate press and other media outreach, as appropriate

Other related duties as assigned by Strategic Communications Advisor

Travel to regional offices as required

Reporting:

The Communications Specialist will report to the Strategic Communication Advisor with close coordination

with the Food Security and Resilience Team Lead and ATI Communications team.

Qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills, and fluency in English

University degree in relevant field and 9+ years of experience drafting reports, documents and outreach materials, and developing and implementing communications plans

Experience in development communications on large, complex, multi-country USG-funded projects is highly preferred

Experience leading the planning and implementation of outreach and media events, including press conferences and project launches.

Ability to professionally communicate across all levels of an organization and the public

Skilled in communication strategic thinking and planning

About DAI

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide.

We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

How to Apply

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