Panagora Group, a small business specializing in global health and international development, seeks an experienced KMC/CLA Specialist for an anticipated 5-year USAID-funded activity entitled, Eliminate Tuberculosis from Ethiopia (ETBE). The goal of the ETBE Activity is to reduce tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality by improving the quality, access, utilization and sustainability of TB services.
This is a long-term position will be located in Addis Ababa and is expected to start in April 2020. The position is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead the development and implementation of the project’s communications and knowledge exchange strategy, including maintaining effective communications with USAID and other partner organizations, and stakeholders
- Set as needed internal and external communications standards, guidelines, processes and protocols, and manage the distribution process of communications material
- Work closely with the M&E and technical teams to identify data, stories, and articles for communications materials
- Stay informed of all major issues in the Ethiopian TB health sector and of ETBE strategies and methods, programs and activities, results and achievements, and on best practices, lessons learned and success stories so that project communication is rich, diverse and well grounded
- In collaboration with the COP, Team Leaders, and other technical personnel, draft or edit, finalize and ensure the publication and dissemination of written materials and website content on the project, TB health system and needs of the Ethiopian population. Materials and content may include abstracts, reports, presentations, brochures, articles, press releases, speeches, briefings and update notes, blog posts, and social media content
- Ensure compliance with all contract requirements (including branding and marking) that relate to reporting (such as the Quarterly and Annual Progress Reports) and draft program statements describing connections between implementation and results for submission to the ETBE leadership team and USAID
Requirements include:
- BA/Master’s degree in communications, public health, knowledge management, international development or related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar communications role, within international development organizations
- Technical experience interacting with USG (especially USAID), including three years of experience working with USG-funded organizations
- Proven ability to organize, summarize, and rewrite technical information for non-expert audiences
- Excellent English oral and written communication skills (writing samples will be requested), facilitation, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Experience facilitating workshops and trainings in communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and use good judgment
- Proven ability to work effectively in teams in a multi-cultural context
- Familiarity with current USAID branding guidelines.
- Familiarity with Ethiopia TB sector
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Previous experience on USAID contracts
- Must be a legal resident of Ethiopia