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  • Posted: Jul 7, 2016
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    Management Systems International (MSI) is an international development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. and founded in 1981 by Marina Fanning and Larry Cooley. In 2008, MSI became a part of Coffey International Development, a global developing consulting firm with headquarters in Australia. MSI and Coffey International Development have more than ...
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    Communications Specialist, Power Africa, Nigeria

    Job description

    Communications Specialist, Power Africa, Nigeria

    Proposal Summary

    Power Africa addresses one of the most pressing challenges to sustainable economic growth and development in sub Saharan Africa –access to electrical power. Launched by President Obama in June 2013, Power Africa is working with African governments, the private sector, and other partners to add more than 30,000 megawatts (MW) of cleaner, more efficient electricity generation capacity as well as increase electricity access by adding 60 million new home and business connections throughout all of sub-­Saharan Africa. USAID coordinates the initiative with 11 other agencies and the National Security Council.

    Position Summary

    MSI is seeking candidates for the full-time/long-term position of Communications Specialist. This position will provide technical and strategic leadership for PATA’s outreach, public affairs, and general communications.

    • Please note: Only Nigerian citizens are eligible for this position.**

      Responsibilities
      • Provide technical support, management, and oversight of all media-related activities implemented under the program.
      • Develop project-related communication and outreach strategies to ensure effective public awareness, and effective integration and coordination across all program components.
      • Manage the program’s webpage, as well as its Facebook and Twitter accounts.
      • Produce a monthly program E-Newsletter.
      • Oversee all communication trainings and review materials to ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations pertaining to training power point presentations, handouts, visuals, videos, etc.
      • Ensure project compliance with the Branding and Marking Plan.
      • Act as a liaison between beneficiary CSOs, municipalities and Communications and Media trainers to bolster capacity-building activities at the individual and institutional levels.
      • Work closely with staff to develop stories and online content on program activities and achievements.
      • Draft, write and edit written materials in English and [other language] including success stories, newsletters, factsheets, outreach materials, and other communication products.
      • Act as the point of contact for all media inquiries.
      • Maintain the program photo gallery.
      Qualifications
      • Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field.
      • Two (2) to three (3) years of demonstrated experience in writing reports, press releases, newsletters, and other communications materials.
      • Written and oral fluency in Arabic and English.
      • USAID experience preferred.
      Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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