The Communication Advisor will be responsible for fully developing and implementing the project’s communication and visibility plan and for supporting the internal and external communication strategy of the project, to contribute to effectively branding the project and to enhance communication and knowledge sharing. The Advisor will be providing support to the HF4A project on general communication support and handling of social media activities for the project. S/He will be expected to support in increasing awareness and achievements of the HF4A project.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the key responsibilities of the Communication will include:

Development Communication:

• Further develop the project communication and visibility strategy and ensure its implementation, in close collaboration with the project team. This will include a communication plan and media relations.
• Work closely with the Behaviour Change Communications Specialist on the project to design and implement key messages based on findings from field surveys
• Ensure strong messaging on the project in alignment with the organisation’s strategic goals and the donor communication and visibility standards.
• Develop and execute dissemination strategies tailored to the organisation’s communication and visibility manual and overall project goals.
• Prepare invitations, flyers and promotional material in relation with campaigns for the project and relevant conferences.

Branding:

• Coordinate the project related communication activities.
• Produce good quality communication material for the project including branding of all infrastructure facilities and publications (photos, videos, etc.

Media Relations

• Support the organisation of public relations activities, corporate branding and higher visibility of the donor.
• Draft messages for different media and audiences (articles, interviews, blogs, press releases)
• Coordinate press and media contacts and references to the project in the press and media; co-write press releases; maintain relations with the local newspapers, TV and radio.
• Manage and further strengthen social media accounts; coordinate social media and online media (including blogs).

• Master’s or degree in relevant subject areas including Development in  Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Journalism or a related field and demonstrated excellence in journalistic reporting, editing, interviewing and writing journalistic style stories.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a communication role, particularly in designing and implementing communication and visibility strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team building, presentation, partnering and representational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Very good drafting and editing skills; interest in data visualisation.
• A highly motivated individual with a strong customer service orientation
• Good time management, planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms. Solid digital skills (knowledge of html, web analytics and graphic design software are a plus).
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to convey complex issues in an accessible way.