Job Description
The PROTECT Project is a five-year USAID-funded project implemented by International Resources Group (IRG), a subsidiary of RTI International. The objective of PROTECT is to address dynamics in Tanzania that threaten biodiversity conservation and inhibit private sector-led growth in the natural resources sector. PROTECT activities focus on four key areas: (i) policy, research and advocacy; (ii) institutionalstrengthening; (iii) private sector investment in wildlife sector; and (iv) combat wildlife poaching and trafficking. • The Communications Team Leader will lead 1) communications and outreach for all PROTECT activities, 2) PROTECT•s communications grants, and 3) PROTECT•s direct support to USAID on biodiversity communications. • The Communications Team Leader will report to the Chief of Party. Responsibilities: The Communications Team Leader shall be responsible for supporting the following activities: - Lead all communications/stakeholder engagement activities that directly contribute to the technical objectives of PROTECT.• - Update and implement PROTECT•s Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Plan; and orient the technical team on their role in project communications and stakeholder engagement - Support technical activities related to social behavior change communications campaigns with communications and social media outreach. - With direction from the Chief of Party, liaises with the USAID Development, Outreach, and Communications (DOC) staff on all project branding and marking requirements. - Provide leadership and establish guidance for PROTECT on document formats, including branding and marking in accordance with USAID policies.
- Ensure project communications and branding guidelines and best practices are followed by grantees and PROTECT team. - Edit and format technical reports, contract deliverables, and promotional materials, ensuring clear and concise English language usage and professional presentation. - Prepare quarterly and annual report submissions relating to communications and outreach. - Write press releases, project summaries, fact sheets, social media posts and other communications materials to highlight project successes and challenges. - Review and finalize success stories prepared by Communications Specialist. - Provide training to staff in effective photography. - Develop materials and train current and new PROTECT staff on project communications - Identify key public events and campaigns that PROTECT should be made aware of and/or may participate in, in accordance with the technical objectives of the project. - Identify and supervise external contractors as necessary to successfully implement PROTECT communications activities
- Serve as technical lead for PROTECT communication grants including developing a strategy for PROTECT communication grants, identifying potential grantees and important themes, and providing guidance to partners for the implementation of communications-related grants. - Liaise closely with the PROTECT COP and PROTECT Grants Manager to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the communications grants
- Develop specific communications and outreach strategies, campaigns, and products to support the USAID Tanzania Natural Resources Management Team, per USAID Mission request. - Recruit, train, and supervise the Communications Specialist - Complete any other duties/activities in line with the project•s objectives, the employee•s abilities, and as directed by the COP. Education and Experience: - Bachelor•s degree required in relevant field and•at least 10 years of experience in communications and outreach. - At least 5 years USAID communications experience. - Experience preparing communications plans. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal) - Strong photographic skills preferred.
- Excellent attention to detail, able to meet deadlines and produce quality documents. - Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher). - Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
- Ability and willingness to be long-term resident in Tanzania. #LI-KW1
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