Nathan Associates Inc (www.nathaninc.com), a Washington DC-based global leader in economic development consulting, requests applications from qualified individuals for a six-month assignment on the East Africa Corridor Diagnostic Study (CDS) co-funded by USAID and DfID.
The CDS has been designed to provide a clear sense of the costs and benefits of different interventions along the Northern and Central Corridors of East Africa and provide a platform for enhanced coordination between international donors.
It will also initiate a sustainable public-private dialogue by highlighting corridor development solutions, including public-private partnerships (PPPs) and promoting mechanisms for private sector advocacy of corridor reforms.
Presently, Nathan is recruiting for the following position:
Communications Specialist
Specific responsibilities will include:
The CDS has been designed to provide a clear sense of the costs and benefits of different interventions along the Northern and Central Corridors of East Africa and provide a platform for enhanced coordination between international donors.
It will also initiate a sustainable public-private dialogue by highlighting corridor development solutions, including public-private partnerships (PPPs) and promoting mechanisms for private sector advocacy of corridor reforms.
Presently, Nathan is recruiting for the following position:
Communications Specialist
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Development of website content;
- drafting electronic stakeholder updates on project progress;
- liaising with film production company on the development of several short films focused on project highlights;
- development of informational leaflets and other communications materials;
- advising on media relations and draft press releases;
- assisting in stakeholder meetings and ensuring a targeted, coherent and consistent message from all USAID, DfID staff and partners.
Position is based in Kenya. Some regional travel may be required.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- 5-10 years experience working in communications and outreach, preferably in the context of donor-funded economic growth projects;
- Experience working in an international development context in Africa;
- Outstanding and proven writing skills;
- Ability to articulate complex issues and disseminate information to a variety of target audiences
- Fluency in English;
- Familiarity with trade and transport issues strongly preferred;
- Ability to work well in partnerships involving a wide variety of businesses and organizations;
- Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and to work effectively under pressure is a must, as is the ability to take initiative and be creative.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of expertise.
Only finalists will be contacted.
