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  • Posted: Mar 13, 2016
    Deadline: Mar 18, 2016
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    DAI works on the frontlines of international development. Transforming ideas into action-action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. We work with a wide range of clients, including national and local ...
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    Communications Associate

    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

     

    Method of Application

    Nationals of ECOWAS countries welcome to apply. Please send applications to: AfricaLEAD_Internships@dai.com by March 18, 2016 5:00PM GMT

    General Application requirements

     

    All candidates must submit the following required documents:

     

    · Curriculum Vitae

     

    · 1-Page Cover letter highlighting your ability to contribute your skills towards enhancing capacity of a regional organization involved in Food security. Kindly specify your strengths and weaknesses and ability to adapt to new mutli-cultural environment.

     

    · 3 References: kindly provide 2 professional references and 1 personal reference

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