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Farm Radio International

Position Title: Communications Consultant – Report Writing

Language Requirement: English (fluent – written and spoken)

Reports to: Senior Program Officer

Location: Remote (Canada or Africa)

Application deadline: August 30, 2024

BACKGROUND

Farm Radio International (FRI) is a Canadian organization that has been working since 1979 to harness the power of radio to meet the needs of small-scale farmers. We work with more than 1,300 radio organizations located in more than 37 African countries to fight poverty and food insecurity. With the benefit of FRI resources and training, our broadcasting partners deliver practical, relevant, and timely information to tens of millions of farmers, including women farmers. We also work with a range of partners to implement radio projects that address specific development challenges and community needs.

FRI is committed to gender equality and inclusion as a crosscutting priority as well as an end in itself. Our communication solutions are designed to respond to and transform gender relations and the participation of women, youth and marginalized groups at each stage of program design and delivery processes. More details can be found on the Farm Radio website.

OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

FRI is seeking a consultant to write two communications reports based on the evaluation reports of two projects that were implemented by FRI in Uganda and Tanzania respectively. The communications reports will be used to showcase our achievements and engage our wider audience, and will form part of our communications portfolio.

The specific activities related to this assignment are as follows:

Read through two project evaluation reports and other documents and analyze key content relevant for the communications reports;
Develop two communications reports (based on the evaluation reports and other project documents) that outline the objectives, methodology and results of the two projects respectively; and
Develop a one-page summary of each of the two projects, that can be used as brochures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, or related field and 4-6 years of professional experience.
Proven experience as an Editorial Producer, Writer, or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your writing and editorial skills in the development space.
Strong research skills and the ability to transform complex information into clear, engaging content.
Strong English communications skills (speaking and writing).
Exceptional writing and editing abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
Experience in editing and producing content for digital platforms, including websites, blogs and social media. Graphic design would be an added advantage.

How to apply

FRI values diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all candidates that meet the qualifications. Women, people with disabilities and members of other equity-seeking or marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of the recruitment process.

FRI also participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/). As such, upon hire, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time of departure. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Interested applicants should submit a technical and financial proposal that includes the following:

Qualifications and relevant experience of the firm/specific consultant that will be leading the assignment
Clearly demonstrate experience in writing communications products through a portfolio
The general approach that the consultant(s) will take to accomplish the assignment
Specific tasks/actions that the consultant will undertake to complete the deliverables
The timeline, number of days and work plan (Assignment should be executed and finalized between September 1 – 30, 2024)
Proposed budget

Please submit your technical and financial proposals by email to [email protected] indicating the job title “Communications Consultant – Report Writing” by August 30, 2024.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls or emails please.