Job Description

Apply immediately, but no later than by the end of the day on Friday, August 2, 2024
East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications from Zimbabwean nationals for the following long-term position. The assignment is expected to start around Monday, August 19, 2024.
Public Outreach Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall Responsibilities
The Public Outreach Specialist (POS) will be responsible for implementing the Activity’s Public Communication Strategy and Branding and Marking Plan. POS will work closely with Objective
Directors and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to develop content for Activity social media channels and e-newsletter, in collaboration with Activity partners, sub-grantees, and beneficiaries. POS will co-create compelling content for EWMI communication/outreach materials to promote the Activity visibility, communicate accomplishments and enhance the Activity impact reach. This includes
identifying story ideas from Activity initiatives, conducting interviews, and crafting feature stories,
press releases, infographics, videos, op-eds, fact sheets, success stories, and presentations. The POS will also support and assist in organizing major Activity events, ensuring that all communication aspects of those events are professionally managed.

Qualifications and Experience

Required qualifications and experience
• University level degree in media, journalism, communications, marketing and advertising, international relations or development, or a related field;
• At least five years of experience in public outreach and development communication initiatives, especially with international organizations and/or CSOs of which at least three of those years being work under USAID funded projects;
• Experience with Content Management, Content Development, and excellent photography and videography skills;
• Very good understanding of online and offline public outreach tools;
• Experience in design and implementation of Public Communication Strategies and Branding and Marking Plans for USAID funded projects;
• Knowledge of best practices in digital outreach and digital advocacy; effective management of
online platforms and content development; and knowledge of social media marketing;
• Strong training and capacity development skills to assist the Activity’s partners to implement their
Public Communication Strategy in line with the Activity’s USAID – approved Branding and Marking
Plan;
• Experience in maintaining good relations with different target groups and stakeholders;
• Ability and willingness to travel to Activity’s target districts regularly;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and geographically dispersed environment;
• Fluency in oral and written English.

How to Apply

To apply: Please send (i) a curriculum vitae, (ii) cover letter, and (iii) contact information for three references to [email protected] and include in the subject line the title of the position. No phone calls please. EWMI will contact applicants for interviews or to request additional information.
EWMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.