Management Systems International (MSI), Multi Location
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI seeks an experienced Communications / Outreach Specialist for a three-year Stability in Key Areas (SIKA) project in Afghanistan. The objective of the SIKA – South program is to promote stabilization in key areas by assisting District level Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) officials to provide improved functioning of government and to enable the provisioning of priority GIRoA-led basic services to better instill confidence and build stability for affected populations with the focus on the following areas: Helmand, Kandahar, Urusgan, Zabul, Nimroz, and Day Kundi.
Position Summary:
The Communications Specialist will report directly to the Chief of Party and will be responsible for designing and implementing a strategic communications plan for the project.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the Chief of Party to develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies and outreach efforts to increase awareness of reforms implemented by the program;
• Develop activities directed to raise public awareness through the productions of information, communication, and educational materials;
• Design and implement innovative communications materials.
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience working with donor-funded programs, preferably with international donors such as USAID;
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field;
• Experience designing communications and outreach strategies;
• Experience writing reports, press releases, newsletters, etc.;
• Knowledge of issues relating to the project preferred;
• Must be willing to travel extensively in the regions where the programs will take place;
• English language fluency required; Dari/Pashto language fluency an asset.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.
Post Date
Dec 10, 2010
Closing Date
Jan 08, 2011
Reference
1898
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
As per NTA salary scale
Years of Experience
10 years
Probation Period
Not Specified
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
true
Gender
Male
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