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• Prepare weekly, quarterly and annual reports to USAID ensuring that
  all produced deliverables and technical reports comply with USAID and Feed
  the Future branding guidelines.
• Provide guidance on the content, format, and deadlines tor expected
  inputs from YLA colleagues. Consolidate, verify, edit, and format
  information prior to submission;
• Develop press releases, feature articles, success stories,
  presentation materials and any other required communications materials in
  consultation with YLA technical staff; .
• Serve as editor-in—chief for all YLA contract deliverables, and
  ensure their timely submission to and acknowledged receipt from USAID.
• Train and manage YLA’s communications staff in the development of
  appropriate content for reports, press releases, and any other activity
  communications materials as required;
• Support USAID‘s Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) agenda
  by promoting the capture and sharing of lessons learned, new innovations
  and best practices and participating in periodic meetings with Feed the
  Future, other donors and government partners;
• Oversee press coverage of Activity events and direct media relations
  as required;
• Perform any other communications tasks related to the objectives of
  the Activity as assigned by the Chief of Party.

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree
• Five years of experience in a Communications role
• Excellent working capabilities with MS Office
• Good interpersonal skills, honesty, and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, sustainable
  relationships with Activity staff, USAID Mission personnel and the general
  development and business community
• Experience with USAID and working in a multi-cultural environment is
  preferred
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to
  detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and integrity

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