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• To have the communications role collaborate and integrate with the
  monitoring evaluation & learning role, as well as with program
  implementation, in order to create a well-structured collection, synthesis
  and dissemination of information.
• To shape our communications in order to be regarded as a thought
  leader and sector influencer
• To determine optimal channels and delivery methods to disseminate
  our messages
• To use communications as a way to generate staff enthusiasm and
  commitment to a learning cycle based on the collection, synthesis and
  dissemination of information

• In collaboration with the teams, condense large amounts of
  information into key insights
• To create key messages intended for key audiences (both internal and
  external) and align these with our internal processes.
• You will work with our program staff, stakeholders on the ground in
  the implementing countries and partners including Microfinance
  Institutions (MFI), Banks, Producer Organizations (POs), NGOs,
  agri-businesses, donors and corporates who share an interest in advancing
  the professionalism of POs. You will collaborate closely with the
  operations team to ensure our communications help us increase STARS’
  visibility, to strengthen our role as sector influencer, and to enhance
  stakeholder satisfaction. You will be part of an international and
  ambitious team, working locally from the four country offices and from our
  global office in The Netherlands. While developing and executing the
  communication strategy and plan you cooperate and align your work with the
  communicators of ICCO in the two African regional offices and the global
  office.
• You are a creative professional and you have the drive to take
  ICCO-STARS to the next level both online and offline. You will set and
  manage our communication agenda, while doing hands-on work to improve and
  co-create our products and services.

• You will create our communication strategy. Based on your vision of
  the opportunities and considering the available resources, you can
  translate this vision into an actionable roadmap, setting clear
  priorities.
• You will execute the communication strategy. Maintain, develop and
  improve our communications products and services. This will focus on two
  areas:
• Collecting information on the program from our program staff, and
  strengthening their capability to deliver good content.
• To use this content to develop communications outputs to reach key
  audiences.
• You are a sparring partner to the STARS Management Team. You will
  help the MT to develop the program’s learning and reporting processes, and
  influencing strategy.
• The communications officer reports to the general manager of ICCO
  STARS. The position can be filled as an employee or as a freelancer.

• Thinks strategically, sees opportunities to use communications to
  influence internal and external stakeholders;
• Good understanding of the development sector at large, preferably
  experienced in MSD programmes or economic development, microfinance or
  value chain development;
• Excellent critical thinking, has journalist skills and demonstrate
  experience with (impact) stories, reports and interviews;
• Good team player, has a ‘can do’ and hands-on mentality, imperative
  for a small team;
• The applicant must be an extravert, confident, as well as a good
  listener and a good communicator;
• Fluent in English and preferably French;
• Can, if necessary, take up tasks outside the job description if they
  are imperative for ICCO- STARS.

• Be part of a motivated group of colleagues with ambitious goals and
  working in a professional, though informal, working environment;
• International travel and a competitive salary / payment.

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