Director, Communications Job at ABT
Director, Communications Job at ABT…See Details on how to apply for the vacancies available at ABT.
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Abt Associates is an engine for social impact, fueled by caring, curiosity and cutting-edge research that moves people from vulnerability to security. Whether it’s welfare or weather disasters, the environment or economics, agriculture or HIV and AIDS, we address the world’s most pressing issues.
- Director, Communications
Responsibilities:
- Finalize an internal and external communications strategy for PS3+.
- Lead and oversee production and submission of deliverables and communications products, including but not limited to, success stories, technical briefs, videos, and major presentations for external audiences.
- Collaborate with technical team members to generate original written content for project reports, other technical deliverables, and external communication products and to storyboard content for multimedia materials produced by an external firm.
- Oversee dissemination of communication products to external audiences.
- Develop protocols and mechanisms for consistent communications with key external stakeholders about project accomplishments and to respond promptly to inquiries.
- Contribute to limited technical assistance to government partners in communications, including through presentations, training, or technical reviews.
- Maintain databases of project documents, project, and media contacts in coordination with technical teams.
Qualifications;
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred in relevant field (journalism, communications, public relations, marketing).
- Minimum 10 years of work experience, including at least two years in international development. Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred.
- Strong English is written and verbal communication skills, including writing and editing. Fluency in Swahili required.
- Demonstrated experience in communications or public relations, including identifying compelling stories, connecting with diverse audiences, distilling technical language into user-friendly formats, collaborating with production teams, and adhering to deadlines and short turn-around times.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.
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Application Deadline: 10th September 2021.
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