The Communications Specialist will lead implementation of the PERFORM Communications Strategy, which will define PERFORM's target audiences (who), the goals/types of content that will be communicated with each audience (what), the method/s of communication (how), and the timing/frequency of communication (when). S/He will report to directly to the COP.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Implement the PERFORM Project's Communications Strategy
- Develop and maintain a web-based communications/IKMS platform
- Assess communication needs, and develop targeted communications messages/tools to best support technical implementation
- Support PERFORM's diverse partners with their communication efforts.
- Use existing project baseline and market research to develop, manage, and implement all phases of an effective behavior change communication strategy, including: using/conducting formative research in strategy design; designing, producing and pretesting media, messages and materials; implementing community mobilization strategies; and monitoring and evaluation of communications impact.
- Develop communication inputs/indicators for proposed project baseline research/KAP survey
- Use participatory approaches to develop, produce, pretest, disseminate, track, and evaluate communication, outreach, and awareness materials and tools, including print, radio, and video products.
- Produce and deliver marketing communication materials, such as success stories, lessons learned, feature articles, press releases, project reports and results, etc.
- Plan, coordinate, publicize, and implement public outreach events in target communities.
- Establish and maintain relationships and communication with local media. Create and maintain database of journalist contact information.
- Coordinate and collect communications material from project sites, including photographs and case studies of beneficiaries, staff, partners and community members.
- Monitor and track project communication activities, including tracking dissemination of communication and outreach products, attendance at outreach events, etc.
- Collaborate closely with project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Gender Specialists to evaluate impact of project communication and outreach activities.
Key Qualifications
- BA in communication or journalism; Masters in international communication, international development, behavior change communication, or public health preferred.
- 7 years field experience designing, implementing, and managing communication and/or behavior change communication projects and programs in Africa and/or other regions, with demonstrated impact.
- Knowledge of state of the art communication strategies and their practical application to this sector.
- Understanding of widely accepted formative research, pretesting, and monitoring and evaluation methodologies for effective communication interventions.
- Demonstrated experience developing innovative and practical solutions to communication challenges in developing countries.
- Experience implementing USAID-funded programs and familiarity with USAID regulations strongly preferred.
- Excellent oral/written communication skills in English.
- Motivated self-starter with proven ability to work effectively as a team player.
- Ability to set priorities while multi-tasking, and meet deadlines.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in communications
- Experience developing and maintaining diverse communications platforms (including internet-based platforms)
- Knowledge management experience
- Fluency in English and Chichewa required, both written and verbal.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following as part of this on-line application process:
- A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity
- A current CV in reverse chronological format
- A list of at least 4 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
