COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Chemonics International lnc. a leading international development firm based in Washington, D.C (wwwchenionitzscom seeks qualified candidate for a five-year agricultural value-chain development project funded by the U.S . Agency for International Development (USAID). The positions will be based in Abuja

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. The Communication Director 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.

Update the communications strategy for the project as necessary;

Ensure that the Project website is updated regularly;

Work with other project team members to develop communications activities that support the implementation of their components:

Maintain primary contact with the media and communications production houses;

Manage the design and distribution of public education materials, including publications, press releases, special radio and TV infomercials, public service announcements and other types of programming.

Secure USAlD's approval for and organize press conferences and workshops for media representatives in relation to media events in conjunction with planned activities;

Prepare contractually obligated deliverables for USAlD_ such as bi-monthly updates, quarterly reports, annual reports. Workplans, etc.; and provide editorial support to improve and organize content for technical and project deliverables and materials;

5+ year’s professional experience in communications

Educational background: BA or B S 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