Responsibilities Include:

• Provide cross cutting support including iteration, adaptation, and sharing learning on best practices within the education sector to promote scale up, where appropriate.
• Provide strategic and programmatic advice on communication strategies for PEA and partners.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Activity communication strategy/plan and annual workplan for communications asset production, dissemination, and monitoring.
• Manage USAID branding strategy and marking of all communication materials and ensure they comply with the USAID requirements.
• Oversee the design and implementation of the MERLA strategy and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan, including data collection, data systems, and results reporting to meet USAID requirements.
• Lead the development of collaboration, learning, and adaptation (CLA) mechanisms and incorporate these mechanisms throughout implementation to regularly adapt and modify approaches and interventions as needed.
• Develop, with input from technical staff, baseline survey data points and methods for MEL per the Activity’s MEL plan and individual activities or events the Activity implements; ensure the inclusion of youth- and gender-sensitive indicators and results in MEL.
• Provide evidence-based data and information to the technical team to develop progress reports, technical papers, success stories, case studies, etc.; recommend improvements to meet Activity goals.
• Spearhead, guide, and supervise all database, survey, and assessment methodology documents (sampling frame, guides, instructions, surveys, and analysis) for quality assurance and adherence to USAID data quality standards and industry best practices.
• Will work closely with the communications team and technical staff, to review MEL activities and interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications:

• University degree in communications or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum (12-15) years of experience working with USAID and in in communications, public relations, knowledge management, international development, or another relevant field.
• Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools and the ability to coach and train other in their use.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, social media, or public relations. Experience leading or supporting communications efforts on USAID or donor-funded projects preferred.
• Experience developing and executing strategic communications plans within the international development arena.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare succinct and effective executive communications products and social media content.
• English fluency, with excellent presentation skills and strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proficiency in social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Proficiency in Canva, Visio, Adobe, InDesign, or other graphic design software preferred.
• Detail oriented, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in English required.