Communications Associate at DAI

Responsibilities

• Design and create communications materials highlighting institutional programs and achievements (flyers, handouts, posters, etc.)
• Support drafting, editing, publication and dissemination of reports and scientific journals and marketing materials such as success stories, presentations, and two-page briefs, in collaboration with office and technical staff;
• Review and analyze data for reports and document progress for success stories as well as monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Assist with development and implementation of Communication Plan including overseeing development of communication materials and tools and dissemination to all stakeholders.
• Support design, development, and manage content of organization’s website and related electronic communications;
• Website development and maintenance
• Contribute to improving the organizations global communications strategy to reflect evolving communications priorities and changes in the organization’s structure
• Present progress toward achievement of overall program objectives and outputs effectively and efficiently;
• Support department in the compilation and editing of weekly, quarterly and annual reports on the organization’s progress
• Support the organization of events such as press conferences, meetings and forums as requested;
• Collaborate with other public relations, media, and advertising firms as required, including interface with local, regional, and national media outlets;
• Review organization’s external communications and technical reports to ensure quality control and consistency with project intellectual property agreements;
• Provide guidance and leadership for communication and information sharing between regional partners
• Perform other tasks as needed 

Required skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, social science, or related field
• Technical experience in communications and marketing Strong writing and communication abilities
• Fluency in French is required and proficiency in English highly desirable

General Minimum Required Qualifications 

Bachelor’s degree Minimum , plus 2 years of relevant administrative or technical professional experience; or a Master’s degree preferred with 1 year of relevant administrative or technical professional experience 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• BS/BA degree required, advance degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to travel and be based within Regional Institution in West Africa during the entire duration of the placement (minimum 1 year assignment)

General Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in West African regional agricultural development A plus
• International Travel and field related experience in urban and rural African settings desirable
• Fluency in both French and English required