Chemonics
Chemonics seeks a Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist for the USAID Lishe Mtambuka (Crosscutting Nutrition) project. The five-year project aims to strengthen health and food market systems that promote the adoption of optimal nutrition-related behaviors across a range of stakeholders in targeted regions in Tanzania. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Implementing the project knowledge and communications strategy, ensuring production of quality knowledge and communications products that, include, visibility activities, factsheets, documentary and marketing/social media, blogs, and providing editorial/copy editing assistance and quality control assistance to the publication of all project reporting and communications
- Working closely with MEL and technical team members to identify data gaps, human-centered stories, summary of evaluation/research findings, develop infographics, factsheets, social media products, and articles for communications materials
- Review and summary relevant activity data, evaluation and research findings from partners to provide evidence on Lishe Mtambuka work in progress reports, power point presentations, abstracts etc.
- Strategically plan and organize innovative methods to disseminating the project’s accomplishments. This may include written, video, or internet methodologies
- Review, update and implement Lishe Mtambuka knowledge management and communication plan
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in development communication, knowledge management, international development, development studies, or related field. Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of six years of experience in a similar role, writing reports or technical briefs, policy briefs and the development of knowledge management and communication strategies for donor-funded projects; experience with USAID preferred
- Experience in a similar role for a nutrition focused project or organization preferred.
- Proven ability to organize, summarize, and rewrite technical information for non-expert audiences
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, with demonstrated diplomacy and the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment
- Proven experience using one of the infographic tools as well as skills in photography
- Basic skills in using data analysis using a qualitative and quantitative software is an added advantage
- Basic skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Knowledge of Tanzania is preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English, Swahili speaking is an added advantage
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and application through this link. Applications must be submitted by Monday, November 13th, 2023, however, please submit your application as soon as possible, as candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.