For over 50 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 46 projects in 31 countries and revenues of $173 million.
Communications Director, Egypt
We are currently seeking a Communications Director for an anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded agribusiness project, The Food-Security and Agribusiness Support (FAS) activity. FAS is USAID/Egypt’s flagship agriculture activity under the Agribusiness for Rural Development and Increasing Incomes (ARDII) project. FAS will use a market-driven approach to increase agriculture related incomes of smallholder farmers in Upper Egypt through sustainable horticulture value chain systems strengthening for domestic and export (Global GAP and FAIRTRADE) markets.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement FAS communications strategy, and oversee communications department.
- Lead development of project communications and marketing media including websites, publications, public events and workshops, etc.
- Provide high level editorial assistance to the publication of all project reporting and communications.
- Provide support key project stakeholders, particularly industry and export associations, in external communications and marketing.
- Advisory role to behavioral change and advocacy teams on communications media.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in agricultural development, marketing, communications, journalism or other relevant field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive communications and marketing experience, preferably in the areas of private sector development, value chain competitiveness and investment facilitation.
- Proven experience contributing to the design and implementation of a government strategic communications strategy required.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Fluency in English required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E55565361D43515B7E59192F7757196D01627B4D. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.
