Communications Expert at African Union - InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources

The key responsibilities of the Consultant will include the following:

• Oversee the PPR communication program and provide advice and guidance on communication and change plans for projects;
• Prepare media briefings and engagements, manage AU-IBAR’s communication with various target audiences, handle social media platforms and liaise with print, electronic and online media.
• Develop and roll-out mechanisms for the broad dissemination of AU-IBAR achievements and outputs.
• Contribute to content curation and update of the Animal Resources Online Repository and Knowledge Sharing platform, and PPR Programme Microsite.
• Contribute to promoting collaborative tools that facilitate sharing of ideas, information and knowledge such as the media online platform on the AU-IBAR Knowledge Sharing platform.
• Develop and maintain Media relationships between AU-IBAR and relevant media organizations, journalists and science communicators at continental, regional and national levels,
• Draft materials, social media posts and newsletters for publication; and liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication for project activities; particularly animal disease control programmes such as PPR and other TADs. Facilitate the usage of communication platforms and tools through regular monitoring of use and conducting training activities for various internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with Senior Knowledge Management Officer to capture and document information and knowledge on animal resources in Africa, such as the reporting of lessons learned and best practices and success stories,
• Develop communication materials, newsletters, and key messages and manage their dissemination widely among AU-IBAR’S target groups through a wide array of online platforms, social media channels, multimedia productions, knowledge fairs and exhibitions, radio, television and media networks.
• Work closely with the Webmaster and the Senior Knowledge Management Officer to maintain and improve the various information and communication portals and tools.
• Support AU Member States in advancing good communication practices to enhance the visibility of animal resources development activities across the continent.
• Prepare and distribute content for the promotion of AU-IBAR products, brand or activities.
• Promote the visibility of project donors and implementing partners on various communication outputs and platforms by working closely with the graphics designer.

Duration

The duration of this assignment is 6 months. The contract may be renewed subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Remuneration

The remuneration for this Consultancy shall be an all-inclusive monthly fee equivalent to P2 Step 5 on the AUC Salary Scale i.e. US$ 5,303 per month.

The expert will be responsible for his/her medical and travel insurance cover for the duration of the consultancy. Expenses for travel on official missions will be covered separately by AU-IBAR in accordance with the applicable African Union Commission rules and regulations.

Supervision and Reporting

The candidate will be under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and the Senior Knowledge Management Officer under the overall supervision of the Director of AU-IBAR.

Requirements

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Development or Mass Communication or any other related field.
• A post-graduate degree in communications or other similar qualification will be considered as an advantage.

General Experience

• At least 2 years of progressive experience in areas of communication, preferably within a regional, continental and/or international organization
• Experience in developing and delivering Communication programmes and packages with and for different stakeholders and partner organisations