Senior Communications Officer - AWARD
Senior Communications Officer - AWARD
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05-02-2025
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Job Description
1. Strategic Communications Leadership:
- Lead the development and execution of integrated communications strategies to support communication s goals and ensure alignment with AWARD s goals and objectives.
- Oversee communications plans for key projects and advise senior leadership on key messaging and public relations efforts.
- Led the production of strategic reports such as updates for the Steering Committee donor reports among others.
- Oversee the contracting of communications consultants and support the monitoring of communications budget and other resources.
2. Content Creation and Management:
- Led the development and production of highquality content including news articles blog posts newsletters press releases reports audio visuals and other collateral materials.
- Ensure the content is customized for publication and dissemination across different AWARD s platforms including the website (s) social media and other inperson platforms.
- Coordinate production of quarterly electronic newsletters and maintain mailing lists.
- Ensure that all communications materials are consistent with the organization s branding and marking guidelines.
- Manage content calendars and coordinate the timely delivery of communications across various platforms.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists media agencies and outlets.
- Draft press materials including press releases statements and opeds and manage media outreach and inquiries.
- Track media mentions and reach
- Position the organization as a thought leader by securing media placements and interviews.
4. Events management:
- Coordinate the conceptualization and delivery of key stakeholder engagements events including side events at major conferences and other notable events such as commemoration of International Women s Day among others.
- Led production of event outputs such as concept notes guest lists invitation letters and event reports.
- Represent the organization at external events as needed.
5. Digital and Social Media Strategy:
- Oversee development and implementation of digital communications strategies including website updates email marketing campaigns and social media engagement.
- Oversee website management including timely website review and frequent updates as required.
- Track the online footprint and media mentions of AWARD and amplify these where appropriate.
- Analyze and report on digital performance and metrics to optimize communication strategies.
6. Other Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee the communications subscriptions to various platforms include graphic design applications newsletter management platforms digital tracking among others.
- Support the maintenance of an inventory of AWARD s information education and communication materials and communication assets/equipment.
Requirements
- A master s degree in journalism public relations communications or related field preferably within agricultural research and development and nonprofit sector.
- At least ten years relevant professional experience in a communications position including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
- Proven track record of creating and executing communications strategies that increase visibility and engagement.
A master s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related field, preferably within agricultural research and development and non-profit sector. At least ten years relevant professional experience in a communications position including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role. Proven track record of creating and executing communications strategies that increase visibility and engagement.
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Full Time
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