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Iraq

The Iraq Durable Communities and Economic Opportunities (DCEO) is a United States Agency for International Development Office (USAID) program implemented by Chemonics International in Iraq. DCEO aims to support vulnerable communities to build community resilience against destabilizing factors by increasing their adaptive capacity and economic well-being.The Strategic Communications consultant will support DCEO communications, outreach, and reporting. The Lead will provide strategic direction to the DCEO communications and outreach team to define roles and responsibilities, prepare for high-profile events, review contractual deliverables, and develop social media campaigns based on activities planned for the coming year.• Work with the Communications and Outreach Manager to draft, review, finalize, and submit regular reports and deliverables as well as one-pagers and ad hoc deliverables requested by USAID – in coordination with Task Order Directors and technical implementation teams• Design communications/reporting products that concisely describe DCEO results and accomplishments in alignment with USAID/target audience preferences• Collaborate with program staff and partners to develop compelling social media content, including success stories, press releases, and Facebook posts• Develop communications and outreach strategies in alignment with USAID objectives and priorities• Train and support staff in appropriate and creative communications

Uzbekistan (Uk Remote)

Baghdad, Iraq

Flagship multi-million dollar counter-terrorism strategic communications project in Iraq; implemented in partnership with the Government of Iraq (GoI), G4S and ORB International.Develop and maintain continuity of project operations plan ensuring strategic response to emerging political change.Manage approximately 30 staff, including production, operation and M&E managers and teams.Manage all contract compliance; including reporting, monitoring systems, risk mitigation, staff, equipment, and daily oversight of multi-million dollar budget. Liaise with the client and GoI, represent the project and IN2 at client and GoI coordination meetings.Track political change and lead coordination with prime contrator on life support and security issues.Identify staff training and development needs.

Somalia

AECOM / USAID SomaliaThe Transitional Initiatives for Stabilization Plus (TIS+) is a five-year, $67 million program that aims to increase Somalia’s stability through participatory processes that promote good governance and community cohesion. Develop the TIS+ overall communications strategy, which includes the development of social media protocols and engagement, as well as the clarification of branding and marking guidance for all multi-media products.Produce and/or solicit and finalize a range of regularly required written products for the TIS+ Program.Train the Strategic Communications Specialist and provide capacity building to develop program personnel’s ability to contribute to the work of the Strategic Communications Unit.

Kabul, Afghanistan

USAID - AfghanistanChecchi and Company Consulting conducts evaluations, assessments, and third-party monitoring for the USAID/Afghanistan mission with the aim of improving USAID programming in Afghanistan. Act as Communications Specialist for an expert team hired to conduct an assessment of the USAID/Afghanistan and USAID/India sponsored “Passage to Prosperity: India-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Show” in New Delhi, India that occurred on September 25-30, 2017.Collaborate with quantitative data collection team to design multiple questionnaires for key informant interviews and focus group discussions.Photograph and conduct qualitative fact-finding beneficiary interviews for case study development. Design and produce two forward-facing communication pieces, supplementary to the final assessment report, which highlighted results of the Trade Show, including success stories and quantitative data collected as a result of the assessment.

South Sudan

USAID – South SudanThe Room to Learn South Sudan (RtL) program, a five-year cooperative agreement, is funded by the USAID - South Sudan Mission. RtL aims to reach more than one million children, helping them to gain access to quality basic education in formal and non-formal settings. Coordinate with the Project Director, technical staff, hub and county teams, and partners to develop a communications strategy and to coordinate and ensure the quality of all project communications with an external audience. Develop innovative tools and strategies to ensure coordination between the main RtL office in Juba, RtL Hub Offices and County Teams and Winrock’s headquarters in the US. Manage and author donor reporting documents; including USAID quarterly and annual reports Produce video content highlighting program achievements and success stories. Author success stories, fact sheets, infographics, program briefs, and other outreach materials.

Kabul, Afghanistan

USAID - AfghanistanIESC is the lead implementer of the three-year, $20 million USAID-funded Capacity Building and Change Management Program (CBCMP-II) which seeks to strengthen the human and institutional capacity of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL).Conduct communications needs assessment and evaluation of Ministry of Agriculture; specifically local messaging channels (print, SMS, video, radio, digital platforms) and design capacity-building interventions. Design and implement multimedia peer-to-peer knowledge transfer e-learning modules for civil servants within Ministry of Agriculture. Manage and author donor reporting documents; including bi-weekly, quarterly, and annual reports adhering to USAID templates and protocols. Oversee production of video campaign highlighting achievements and program case studies and success stories. Author success stories, fact sheets, infographics, program briefs, and other outreach materials. Coordinate with Monitoring and Evaluation team to extract PMP and key indicators for reports and outreach material.

Kabul, Afghanistan

USAID – AfghanistanCounterpart International – in partnership with Internews USA, Aga Khan Foundation, and the Center for Not-for-Profit Law – was awarded the five-year, $70 million, USAID-funded Afghan Civic Education Program (ACEP).Conduct needs assessment of Afghan CSOs and CSMs to better determine organizational operational capacity, limitations, challenges and opportunities to direct program content development.Assist Chief of Party in the drafting of the year-one work plan in close coordination with USAID.Collaborate with Internews in the drafting of media and communications capacity building initiatives for Afghan CSOs and CSMs.Develop internal and external communication protocols to ensure sound coordination with all internal teams, external program implementation partners, and beneficiaries. Recruit national staff and establish communications and program coordination teams. Serve as lead writer/editor for all external program products; including USAID bi-weekly and quarterly reports, ensuring writing is clear, tight and ‘on message’ in accordance with USAID reporting guidelines.

Kabul, Afghanistan

USAID – AfghanistanCounterpart was the lead implementer of this three-year, $45 million, USAID-funded initiative to Promote Afghan Civil Society (I-PACS) project. I-PACS worked to create and promote a broader and deeper civil society infrastructure.Oversee implementation of multimedia communications grant of nearly $1 million for Afghan CSO’s and CSM’s; resulting in the production of 200 radio, TV/film, photo, print, and social media products. Conduct needs assessment of Afghan CSO’s and CSM’s; designed and facilitated media and communications capacity building initiatives to Afghan CSO’s and CSM’s to address identified gaps.Author and manage nationwide TV and radio ‘vignette’ campaign of $250,000 helping to publically address the misconceptions on the role of CSO’s within Afghanistan. Coordinate Afghan CSO and CSM communications network through partner organization Afghan Civil Society Forum-organization (ACSFo).

Kabul, Afghanistan

USAID – AfghanistanCNFA-implemented four-year, $20 million, USAID-funded, Afghan Farm Service Alliance program across 10 provinces of Afghanistan.Design, develop and implement project communications strategy; including defining and monitoring media budgets. Coordinat with monitoring and evaluation team to extract PMP data and provided accurate communication of program achievements. Interface with media and act as company spokesperson. Developed strategic relationships with key members of Afghan and international press. Produce and direct documentary film highlighting program achievements and impact. Author success stories, fact sheets, infographics, program briefs, and other outreach materials. Provide marketing training to private sector small business owners.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Cetena Group is a leading Afghan communications company employing over 400 staff across six provincial offices.Supervised and managed the media production department, which involved supervising more than 30 local and international staff across TV and radio studios, animation and design departments. Developed communication infrastructures, training programs, public relation activities, marketing communications plans, and branding strategies. Completed multi-million dollar projects on time and within budget. Effectively managed project budgets of over $1M. Regularly reviewed and researched developments in local media outputs. Ensured all media productions in line with market trends and staff training and mentoring supported future requirements in a rapidly advancing post-conflict media market. Authored hundreds of radio and TV scripts as per client requirements. Designed and supported marketing and contract bid materials; including proposal writing. Provided creative solutions to the following behavioral change campaigns (PTO):International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) CSTC-A – Afghan National Army Recruitment Campaign. TV Drama Series (20 Episodes of 20 minutes); 21 TV Commercials; 42 Radio Commercials; 16 Billboard Designs.BAF Information Operations Department. US Army; CIED Campaign. 15 TV Commercials; 25 Radio Commercials; 25 Billboard Designs.United Nations (UN) - Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). 4 TV Commercials; 4 Radio Commercials; 6 Billboard Designs. United Nations (UN) – Electoral Complaints Commission (ECC). 4 TV Commercials; 4 Radio Commercials; 6 Billboard Designs.British Embassy – Counter Narcotics Campaign. 25 Radio News PSAs.Afghan Wireless Communications (AWCC) – Product Marketing Campaign. 6 TV Commercials; 6 Radio Commercials; 6 Billboard Designs.European Union (EU) – Animal Health Development Program (AHDP). 12 TV Commercials; 24 Radio Commercials.

Pader, Uganda

International Medical Group is a group of health service companies in Uganda with a regional reputation for customer-focus, innovation, and quality patient care. IMG partnered with Dunavant Cotton Company to provide medical solutions to Ugandan farmers and their families.Manage the re-development of a community health center; maintain an ongoing communication with the Ministry of Health, the District Council, and other key donors and implementing organizations. Oversee planning of a needs assessment for Dunavant Cotton Company’s community support initiative; a USAID supported Mobile Health Clinic Author MOU between IMG and Ugandan Government outlining the program implementation parameters.