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• Develop
  strategic communication and marketing plans essential to supporting the
  goals and objectives of NBD campaigns.
• Actively
  facilitate timely knowledge exchange and dissemination NBD’s virtual
  platform, face-to-face events and publications
• Publicize
  NBD work in social media spaces, engage in dialogues and answer questions
  where appropriate.
• Monitor
  the news and seek out rapid response opportunities.
• Keenly
  track and report on media coverage attained.
• Write
  the content for the quarterly Nile Voices, brochures, flyers, reports and
  other organizational materials, as assigned.
• Provide
  regular communications with partners and interested parties through the
  Nile Voices, Annual Reports, outreach and targeted consultations
• Steer
  the development and implementation of the NBD Communications Strategy and
  Media Engagement plan
• Build
  and maintain relationships with media/reporters. Develop story ideas and
  strategies to promote organizational activities and pitch media in markets
  across the Nile Basin.
• Write
  and pitch press releases, op-eds, letters to the editor, blogs, magazine
  articles. Offer a 24/7 on-call media service and respond to all media
  requests.
• Prepare
  talking points, presentations and other written pieces, and providing
  media training as needed to maximize response to media inquiries and
  opportunities.
• Support
  in event and production planning and execution, including supporting staff
  in identifying various approaches that may increase media interest and
  securing media attention as relevant.
• Oversee
  social media campaigns and day-to-day activities: online advocacy, writing
  editorial, community-outreach efforts, promotions, etc.
• Perform
  any other communications activities as requested.

• The
  job suitor should possess a good Bachelor’s degree in communications,
  journalism, media relations, marketing or related field
• At
  least five years of progressive experience demonstrating delivery of
  high-quality communications, knowledge-exchange and networking services,
  including the production of newsletters, websites, events and materials.
• Proven
  experience in securing media coverage.
• Good
  knowledge and understanding of international development.
• Excellent
  verbal communications, copywriting and editing skills. (Two writing
  samples required with application, preferably on a relevant topic).
• Possess
  the ability to tailor communications to a wide range of audiences and to
  communicate complex material in a way that is accessible to a broad
  audience.
• Ability
  to work independently with a good attention to detail.
• Highly
  organized with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities and
  to be responsive to long- and short-lead opportunities.
• Computer
  literacy skills i.e. proficiency with MS Office – Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Excellent
  communication skills in English – writing, speaking and listening, concise
  and conversational writer; other languages a plus
• Highly
  articulate, creative, passionate, flexible and tenacious
• Good
  knowledge and understanding of content management systems, image software
  (video and still), online communications and main social media tools
  (Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, youtube, etc)
• Working
  knowledge of water resources and sustainability issues preferred
• Excellent
  time and project management skills, ability to manage competing demands
  with grace and to work well under pressure
• Significant
  experience in developing and working with networks and partnerships and
  knowledge exchange projects
• Past
  exposure working in an international context and ability to work well with
  people from different cultures and backgrounds
• Possess
  the ability to work as part of a close-knit team and to carry projects
  forward independently
• Strong
  media contacts within the Nile Basin is desired
• Past
  experience managing design and print processes.
• Prior
  experience producing webpages and HTML e-newsletters.
• Past
  experience in social media outreach and campaigns is an advantage
• Good
  knowledge and understanding of fundraising.
• Past
  experience in securing earned media to advance advocacy objectives is
  highly preferred
• Prior
  experience acting as an organizational spokesperson.
• Skills
  and experience in interview skills.
• A
  background in a non-governmental organization or related consultancy, or
  government agency is an added advantage

• A
  covering letter explaining why they are interested in undertaking this
  work and how they meet the person specification using clear examples from
  their previous experience.
• A
  current CV with email addresses and telephone numbers of two referees.

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