Tetra Tech International Development (International Development Jobs – Tetra Tech) is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a Director of Communications position on the USAID-funded Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity in Central Asia, based in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
**Position Description:**Working under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP), the Director of Communications will oversee development and implementation of the Activity outreach, communications, and knowledge management and learning strategies. The Communications Director will be supervised by the Chief of Party and work closely with project technical staff to develop and oversee implementation of the strategies. This is a full-time position based in Almaty, Kazakhstan, with the possibility of working remotely.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee the development and implementation of the Activity’s Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy, and the Outreach and Communication Plan; oversee the correct application of the Activity’s Branding and Marking Plan (compliant with USAID regulations);
* Provide technical advice, training and support to staff regarding compliance with the Activity’s Branding and Marking Plan and USAID’s branding and marking requirements; build capacity of staff, partners, and other stakeholders to develop information products;
* Develop communications materials in collaboration with technical staff, including toolkits, manuals, documents and other resources, that are accessible, user-friendly, timely, and tailored for target audiences and stakeholders;
* Oversee the preparation and production of USAID reports including weekly highlights, quarterly reports, annual reports, annual work plans, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plans and other written deliverables;
* Develop information products based on evidence as generated by the Activity and the project MEL system with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager and technical staff;
* In collaboration with the MEL Manager and technical staff, research and write qualitative project impact stories as needed; prepare success stories and content for use in Tetra Tech and U.S. Government publications when there is an opportunity;
* Establish and maintain media relations with local, national, and regional media outlets and manage press releases and relations in compliance with USAID policies;
* Facilitate and lead the identification, design and implementation of communications campaigns with technical staff as needed;
* Package and facilitate the translation of complex information into easy to read and easy to use formats. Pre-test all documents produced to determine whether the targeted audiences correctly receive and understand the message;
* Identify communication failures around project activities and documents and learning events and propose adaptive measures;
* Ensure the language and approach used in project documents, manuals, guidelines and toolkits are appropriate for different social and cultural contexts; draft talking points, speeches, press releases, presentations, and other materials as needed.
Qualifications:
* University degree in communications or another relevant field (advanced degree preferred);
* Minimum ten (10) years’ experience implementing knowledge management and communications activities for donor-funded projects; experience with USG-funded programs preferred;
* Experience developing and delivering effective communications and outreach efforts and highlighting project successes for local, regional and global audiences;
* Excellent English writing skills;
* Demonstrated ability to manage effective knowledge exchange and communication at regional, national, and local levels among diverse populations and the Activity’s partners and counterparts across sectors (government, private sector including media, academic community, and civil society);
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; and
* Native or Bilingual Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Russian is a plus.
How to apply
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
Please indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s IDS ad posted.
Apply online at: Director of Communications for WAVE Project – Tetra Tech Careers (selectminds.com)
Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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