The Bureau for Institutional Reform and Democracy (BiRD) is looking for a Senior Expert in communications, public relations and media for a short-term mission within the Technical Assistance to the 10th EDF Democratic Governance Programme in Malawi, financed by the European Union.
Programme: Technical Assistance to the 10th EDF Democratic Governance Programme
Mission: Communication, Media and Public Relations Strategy Development Support to the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE)
Location: Malawi
Title: Senior Expert in communications, public relations and media
The mission will be based at NICE head office in Lilongwe and will involve two field trips outside Lilongwe (for meetings with the Board, staff, volunteers and stakeholders in each of NICE’s regional work stations of Mzuzu and Blantyre).
Duration: Starting April 1 2015 until end of June 2015 (44 working days)
The consultant team will consist of 1 expert in the field of public relations. The expert will be responsible for overall planning, coordination and management of the mission as well as the overall analysis, conclusions and recommendations as drafted and presented in the various report.
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Mass Communications, or the social/behavioural sciences with emphasis on participatory communication and planning, social mobilisation and impact evaluation of communication interventions.
Experience:
- At least ten years’ experience either working in the media or as as communications or PR consultant.
- Knowledge of current developments and practices in communication including digital media, participation, community organization and empowerment.
- Previous experience in the development of communication and PR strategies will be a strong asset;
- Experience in training in media relations and/or PR desired;
- Knowledge of civic education and human rights and rights based approach would be an asset.
- Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
- Proven skills in communication, networking, public relations and negotiation.
- Good knowledge of the democratic governance sectors will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience of active work in the communications, public relations and/or governance sector(s) in Malawi or in the
- Experience in Southern Africa region is required
- Excellent analytical competence and interview skills
- Active listening skills and strong report writing skills
Language:
- Fluent in spoken and written English
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications and updated CV are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted before March 24, 2015 to: jobs@birdmunich.de
Please note that only excellent experts meeting most or all of the above criteria and having an excellent and verifiable track record will be considered.
