Communications Specialist

Key Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the Communications Specialist are to: ? Work closely with technical experts and project management to collect information on client activities to be used for reporting and success stories. ? Understand and ensure project compliance with USAID branding and marking requirements. ? Manage, draft, and distribute promotional and technical materials, including monthly bulletins, success stories, fact sheets, technical bulletins, and other documents. ? Draft and print marketing materials, signage, banners, and technical displays, as required to support the project and any related events. ? Ensure targeted, coherent, and consistent message to target audiences. ? Coordinate special events that highlight the project, including site selection, staging and logistical issues, invitations, press coordination, photography and promotional materials. ? Serve as point of contact for media requests, press releases, press kits, etc., in conjunction with USAID/Tanzania’s communications teams. ? In consultation with project management, assist with site visits of VIPs and USAID officials, including preparing briefing materials and logistics. ? Liaise with home office communications team to provide relevant materials for corporate communications. Qualifications The minimum qualifications for the Communications Specialist are: ? Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, international development, or a related field required. ? Minimum two (2) years of experience writing, editing, and preparing promotional materials, including basic desktop publishing. Experience working for USAID or in international development a plus. ? Highly skilled in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite. Ability to work in an open, creative, multi-cultural atmosphere on time-sensitive projects. ? Capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously, independently, and to meet deadlines without compromising quality. ? Comfortable with basic photography and photo editing. ? Well-developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communications. ? Ability to travel to remote locations. ? English fluency. ? Qualified Tanzanian candidates will be given preference Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to mnmrecruit@fintrac.com not later that 6th March 2017. Only fully qualified candidates will be contacted. Candidates should indicate the position for which they are applying in the subject line. Learn more about Fintrac and our work at www.fintrac.com.

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