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• Organize,
  lead and coordinate a network of communication staff and consultants to
  achieve synergy, coherence and efficiency in the communication
  efforts/needs
• The
  Communications Specialist will also develop and implement an integrated
  communication strategy (including a media plan) taking into account URSB’s
  communication policy and strategy and oversee the major communication
  projects and initiatives of the project.
• Guide
  the steering committee on the communication efforts/needs and provide
  support to the URSB’s communication team.
• Manage
  the design and implementation of quality control processes aligned with
  the URSB established guidelines, procedures and structures for
  communication.
• Identify
  key messages, stories, events and other opportunities to promote the work
  and achievements of the Project, URSB’s strategic objectives; draft
  presentations, press releases and online content and create various
  related promotional materials
• Manage
  proactive and reactive media relation activities, including media
  monitoring and contact lists and identify experts to answer media
  queries/conduct interviews
• Organise
  training and capacity building activities for URSB staff and Communication
  officers in areas such as media relations, social media, strategic
  writing, publishing etc and assisted with the roll out of corporate
  communication tools and procedures
• Send
  periodic reports on activities undertaken within the project
• Perform
  any other related duties as and when assigned.

• The
  ideal candidate should hold an honours bachelor’s degree in Communication,
  Public Relations or related discipline with a Master’s degree in
  Communication, Public Relations or related discipline.
• At
  least five years’ relevant experience in media relations, corporate
  communication, journalism including in formulation, management and
  monitoring of communication plans and experience in the preparation and
  dissemination of communication and promotional material and in outreach,
  advocacy activities preferably in an international and local environment.
• Relevant
  experience in communication, particularly as it relates to development,
  including publication, media relations, online communication and social
  networks, experience in journalism/media will be given special
  consideration
• Excellent
  communication skills in English.
• Proven
  and progressive track record delivering communication services to
  prominent organizations particularly at the international level
• Possess
  the ability to manage and coordinate teams and in fostering team work and
  building good working relationships with clients and networking
• Extent
  of knowledge in international issues and development
• Past
  exposure and experience in fundraising and raising external relations is
  desirable
• The
  candidate should be an expert in system design tools and development
  methodologies
• Soft
  skills like management, leadership, communication, writing, presentation,
  listening skills, effective organizational and customer service skills;
• Team
  leadership and staff supervision.

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