Communication Analyst

1. Communication Strategy

• Contribute to the design and implementation of an external communications strategy and the communication plan  for the project, based on the donor’s requirements. Update and adapt the strategy and the plan as/when needed.

• Ensure the visibility and communication requirements of donor/s are met.

• Manage external communications for all channels, including managing a communications content calendar.

• Work closely with other colleagues in preparing and coordinating the production of communications materials for distribution to the media and other stakeholders, including local authorities, donors, partners, civil society organizations, and the general public, as defined by the project’s communications strategy.

2. Content development and management

• Write and produce content, including media releases/statements, press kits, Q&As, donor briefings, case studies/feature stories, photographs and videos, social media content, internal and external newsletters, etc.

• Work with the project team and donor in designing a logo for the project, and ensure the design is disseminated, protected and promoted by all stakeholders of the Project in representing the Program.

• Develop with relevant experts a website to house information related to the Project and keep the website up-to-date with the latest content.

• Develop communication products and informative materials that meet the needs of all stakeholders, including print, radio, and TV channels. Explore the outreach of the various channels and ensure contracting one with the widest coverage in the select Project coverage cities.

• Regularly update content on the Project’s social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages, ensuring they are both informative and attractive to the wider public audience and reflect the Program’s objectives, strengths, and achievements.

• Prepare monthly feature stories and brief case studies of project accomplishments.

• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the project’s external communications activities.

3. Stakeholder and media relations management

• Work closely with the project team to ensure a communication budget is prepared, made available, and utilized efficiently for the communication activities of the project.

• Develop relationships and maintain strong communication channels and networks with national, regional, and local media and other stakeholders as required.

• Maintain relevant contact lists in support of effective working relationships.

• Conduct regular external media monitoring and compile all coverage of the project, file with proper referencing, and share with the internal team.

• Conduct sample checks on the effectiveness and reach of the communication products and social media pages of the project, and advise management on ways to improve the same.

4. Event management

• Identify and implement creative, efficient, and effective ways to engage relevant audiences and stakeholders.

• Support the management team in organizing press conferences, donor briefs, implementation support mission presentations, etc.

• Support the management team and the donor in preparing talking points and drafting speeches for project-related conferences, press conferences, international days, etc.

• Identify event and conference participation opportunities, organize events for promoting and furthering the project’s work among key stakeholders.

• Liaise closely with colleagues in identifying event opportunities in different thematic areas, including field trips, missions, seminars, report launches, and workshops.

• Plan and execute communications campaigns for different channels as required for reaching strategic communication goals.

5. Knowledge building and knowledge management 

• Support an increase in learning and knowledge management through the development, communication, promotion, and use of evidence and experience from the project's and partner's activities.