COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

A leading international development firm based in Washington, D.C,seeks qualified candidates for a five-year agricultural value-chain development project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development(USAID)

To oversee the design and manage the production of all communications and public awareness activities and materials related to implementing the project,and supervise the project communications team,including the Technical writer.

Will lead the strategic development and implementation of all project communications activities in close collaboration with other project technical staff and support staff and work to create a "climate of communication" within the project.

Identify channels for communicating key messages to beneficiary communities, project partners, the client, and other stakeholders and develop networks for getting key messages to target audience.\

Ensure project compliance with USAID communications and branding requirements.

Carry out training pprograms for staff and partners(both subcontractors and grantees) as they pertain to advanced communication coverage at events, branding and marking, media outreach,etc.

5+ years professional experience in communications.

Educational background: BA or BS degree,MA preferred.

Experience in developing and managing educational communication and public information programs.

Understanding of USAID rules and regulations related to communication programs.

Knowledge of cultural and communication norms and expectations for Nigeria.