IFES seeks an experienced Strategic Communications Advisor to work with INEC on public communications and preparedness ahead of the upcoming general elections. This position will work closely with the COP and INEC to improve communications preparedness, contributing to credible and peaceful elections in 2015.Job Responsibilities:Under the guidance of the Chief of Party, the Strategic Communications Advisor will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Undertake an assessment of the INEC’s communications and reporting methodologies, systems, and preparedness for 2015 elections, based on the INEC Communication Policy and Strategy Document;
• Train INEC officials on strategic communications and develop plan for communications and reporting procedures within headquarters, between headquarters and state offices, among states and between state and Local Government offices;
• Assist INEC to develop and implement communications systems to convey accurate information to voters before, during, and after election day, and address issues effectively through the national media;
• Assist INEC staff with developing communicating plans, procedures and guidelines for liaising with various governmental organizations and security agencies, based on the INEC Communication Policy and Strategy Document;
• Assist in contingency planning and developing communication crisis plan with relevant INEC departments;
• Implement strategic communications training and capacity-building activities for INEC staff;
• Assist INEC in developing and incorporating strategic communications guidelines into training of electoral officials, ad-hoc staff and security agents;
• Carry out any other tasks at the request of the IFES COP.Qualifications: • University degree or advanced education / certified training in Communications/Public Relations or related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in Strategic Communications
• Prior experience in working with Electoral Commission/s on Communications Matters
• Prior experience working in West Africa preferred
• Sensitivity to local political environment and customs
• Proven ability to plan and ensure targets are met
• Ability to transfer skills and work in close cooperation with local counterparts
• Undertake an assessment of the INEC’s communications and reporting methodologies, systems, and preparedness for 2015 elections, based on the INEC Communication Policy and Strategy Document;
• Train INEC officials on strategic communications and develop plan for communications and reporting procedures within headquarters, between headquarters and state offices, among states and between state and Local Government offices;
• Assist INEC to develop and implement communications systems to convey accurate information to voters before, during, and after election day, and address issues effectively through the national media;
• Assist INEC staff with developing communicating plans, procedures and guidelines for liaising with various governmental organizations and security agencies, based on the INEC Communication Policy and Strategy Document;
• Assist in contingency planning and developing communication crisis plan with relevant INEC departments;
• Implement strategic communications training and capacity-building activities for INEC staff;
• Assist INEC in developing and incorporating strategic communications guidelines into training of electoral officials, ad-hoc staff and security agents;
• Carry out any other tasks at the request of the IFES COP.Qualifications: • University degree or advanced education / certified training in Communications/Public Relations or related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in Strategic Communications
• Prior experience in working with Electoral Commission/s on Communications Matters
• Prior experience working in West Africa preferred
• Sensitivity to local political environment and customs
• Proven ability to plan and ensure targets are met
• Ability to transfer skills and work in close cooperation with local counterparts
To Apply:
You must go tohttp:www.ifes.org/to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.
HOW TO APPLY:
To Apply:You must go tohttp:www.ifes.org/to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page
