Job Title : Communication Specialist III

Department : Program

Report To : Chief of Party

Opening Date : July 15, 2024

Closing Date : July 26, 2024

Duty Station : Monrovia

Background/Summary:

FHI 360 is a global development organization, with a rigorous, evidence-based approach to human development. Our team of professionals includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 70 offices with 4400 employees in the United States and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at all levels and our multi-disciplinary approach allows us to have a lasting impact on the people, communities and countries we serve by improving the lives of millions of them. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Communication Specialist III for the USAID-funded

Liberia Education Systems Strengthening Activity (the Activity).

Project Description:

The 5-year Liberia Education Systems Strengthening Activity, will work in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MOE) to address system-wide constraints and increase the MOE’s capacity to provide decentralized and inclusive education, monitor progress, and sustain improved learning outcomes for all children and youth. The activity will support the central MOE to improve education data, resource management, and accountability, and work to improve county-, district-, and school-level governance processes and systems in Montserrado, Margibi, Lofa, Nimba, Bong, and Grand Bassa counties. The activity will target education officials and professionals at the central, county, district, and school level with its capacity development interventions with the end goal of improving education outcomes for children and youth.

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead program communications activities, including preparation of reporting deliverables, success stories, press releases, and other internal and external program communications.
• Assist the COP in identifying and amplifying relevant results-related content for social media and stakeholder outreach purposes.
• Coordinate with the Programs, MEL, and relevant Technical Leads in programmatic reports • Ensure timely compilation of program and project data to meet internal and USAID reporting requirement and deadlines.
• Develop, implement and monitor a communication and visibility plan to facilitate better understanding among other partners, USAID, beneficiaries, the media and the general public and government stakeholders.
• Act as the focal point for collecting and compiling information to produce external communication products promoting the contribution of the project
• Develop and implement a knowledge management strategy to ensure effective communication, visibility and sharing of lessons learned/best practices within the ESSA consortium
• Undertake field visits to gather information and results related to the project and prepare relevant field visit reports and communication materials;
• Develop and maintain relationships with USAID DOC, other communications actors, national and local press and other media, to amplify messages.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, education, international development, or related field. • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, advocacy, and or reporting.
• Strong knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, branding and marking and reporting requirements.
• Ability to write clear, concise, and articulate program reports and communications materials with minimal oversight and editing.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. The position will be based in FHI 360’s ESSA office in Monrovia.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with Subject: “Application for Communication Specialist III” to Liberia-ESSA-Recruitment@FHI360.org . Closing date is July 26, 2024, at 5.00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an employer with equal opportunity and affirmative action. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status in policies, programs, or activities.