Friday, January 30, 2015

Communications Director, Egypt - ACDI/VOCA

Organization : ACDI/VOCA
Country : Egypt
City : Cairo, Egypt
Office : ACDI/VOCA Cairo

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Category : Consultant Location/City : - Id : 2987 We are seeking Communications Director candidates for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded agribusiness project called Integrated Agribusiness Sector in Egypt (IASE). IASE will address agriculture challenges in Egypt and is expected to: a) strengthen agriculture markets and trade; b) improve agricultural practices and value-added processing; and c) improve agricultural inputs and sector services.Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a communications strategy for IASE and oversee communications department.
  • Lead development of project communications and marketing media including websites, publications, public events, workshops, etc.
  • Advise on communications protocol with government of Egypt and United States government entities.
  • Provide high-level editorial assistance to the publication of all project reporting and communications.
  • Provide support to key project stakeholders, particularly industry and export associations, in external communications and marketing.
  • Coordinate with HQ communications department to ensure accurate and consistent corporate branding.
Qualifications:
  • B.A. in communications, marketing, journalism or other relevant field. Post-graduate degree preferred
  • Minimum of eight years of progressive work experience in communications. Sector expertise in agribusiness, value chain development, or economics highly preferred
  • Highly refined writing and editorial skills
  • Knowledge of donor reporting requirements, USAID experience highly preferred
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills
  • Native proficiency in English required, proficiency in Arabic preferred
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

The recruiting organization (ACDI/VOCA) has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. While we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit the recruiting organization's website for its current status.

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