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• Refine/develop
  and supervise the implementation of the DRDIP Communication Strategy in
  line with the Project Development Objective;
• Assess
  information needs of the stakeholders and prepare targeted messages on
  Project issues
• Work
  in close coordination with communities being funded under the Project in
  determining information needs/rights of access to community assets
  established or support provided to the community.
• Coordinate
  the development and production of IEC materials in liaison with the
  various Programme Specialist and stakeholders to ensure quality and timely
  dissemination.
• Monitor
  and evaluate the implementation of the communication strategy
• Liaise
  with print/electronic media on promotion of the Project activities.
• Work
  with traditional media groups to disseminate Project messages through
  songs, drama and theatre.
• Promote
  a positive culture and image of the Project and market the Project for
  greater visibility and access of the target population
• Establish
  and maintain a website for the Project in liaison with the IT Specialist
• Review
  the information on the Project website and provide content development
  support and ensure website promotion on a regular basis
• Organize
  media events such as press conferences, talk shows, interviews of key
  Project staff and stakeholders on public and private media.
• Supervise
  the development of printed, multimedia and/or web-based publications (case
  studies, research reports, project updates, newsletters etc.) and provide
  quality control in line with the Project corporate identity standards.
• Establish
  and maintain the Project Resource Centre
• Generate
  specific outputs (deliverables) as determined from time to time in the
  respective projected work plans for each quarter.
• Performing
  any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

• The
  applicant for the World Bank DRDIP Project Communications Officer job
  opportunity should hold a Master’s degree in Mass Communication,
  Journalism or related field
• An
  Honours Bachelors degree in Mass Communication/ Journalism
• Qualifications
  or training in public relations would be an added advantage.
• A
  minimum of three (3) years and above of professional work experience in
  Development or corporate Communications at a senior position in
  government, public or private organizations, international agencies or
  other relevant reputable development institutions
• Experience
  in communication and media relations, media campaigns and promotional
  material development
• Experience
  in using a wide range of communication tools in print, broad casting,
  electronic and traditional media
• Experience
  in working with grass roots communities, non-governmental organizations
  multilateral bilateral development agencies and government
• Excellent
  communication skills (verbal and written)
• Should
  be able to work with minimum supervision and deliver under pressure
• Exhibit
  high level of integrity and ethical code of conduct
• Age: 25 years and above

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