Chemonics seeks a senior communications expert for the
anticipated USAID East Africa U.S. Trade and Investment Center Program.
The program will aim to increase economic growth, resilience, and integration
by promoting an enabling environment for trade and
investment intra-regionally and internationally between East Africa and
the United States. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making
a difference in the lives of people around the world. This position is located
in Kenya.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing systems to meet communication goals
- Developing and implementing advertising and public awareness campaigns using a variety of media
- Working with the monitoring and evaluation team to monitor the impact of public awareness/communications activities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism, English, international development, international relations, business administration, or related field required; master's degree strongly preferred
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, five of which should be in developing countries, preferably in Africa
- Extensive experience related to developing communications strategies and materials for development assistance initiative or programs strongly preferred
- Ability to develop and implement knowledge management tools or systems
- Ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs; and excellent website design, maintenance, and management skills
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluent English required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to EastAfricaTrade@chemonics.com by
December 1, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line.
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identificationform and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com
with only “East Africa U.S. Trade and Investment Center Program
- senior communications expert” 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.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information,
age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
