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MSI is seeking experienced Production Specialists for a consultant bench to provide support to the communications team on the USAID/KEA Communications for Development Support project. The Specialists will drive the creation, coordination, publication, and analysis of USAID/KEA’s visual storytelling assets, namely photo, video, and audio. The Specialists will provide creative, strategic, and tactical support on campaigns and activities across the project. This consultant bench is for potential short and medium-term consultancy assignments (up to 40 days of level of effort) across any of the areas of expertise described in the section below.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all photo and video coverage across staff, consultants, and project partners including in-person photography and videography support, coordination of consultant support.
• Design photography and video projects from concept to finished product using established workflows that include planning (developing scopes of work, shot lists, scripts, storyboards, etc.); capture (field work, consent) post-production (captioning, indexing, filing, editing and approvals) and dissemination (publishing on social media and photo sites, conceptualizing photo/video campaigns and participating in photo contests, etc.).
• Track incoming and anticipated content needs and lead storyboarding sessions across the project and USAID teams.
• Lead or contribute to in-house training on photography/videography topics.
• Collaborate closely with Communications Leads, Field Producers, and Content Creators to understand project objectives and deliver content that aligns with the vision.
• Conduct an extensive review of previously captured footage that includes b-roll and interviews.
• Recommend creative video formats and styles that best fit the content available.
• Incorporate graphics, effects, and transitions to enhance production value.
• Work closely with USAID C4D to incorporate feedback and revisions into the editing process, maintaining open communication channels throughout.
• Ensure central tracking of edits on a Google Doc, review and implement edits requested, and provide the final product.
• Ensure consistency in style, branding, and quality across all video projects.
• Provide accurate and culturally sensitive translation/dubbing and subtitling in Swahili or Somali language, ensuring readability and proper timing.
• Coordinate with leadership clients and photography and videography vendors to contribute to a cloud-based audio-visual library that can be easily transferred to USAID.
• Work with the Social Media Specialist to create compelling and shareable visuals, such as short videos that help the Mission’s handles “stand out” on social media.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience working on Kenyan or Somali content or within the Kenyan / Somali media industry is highly preferred.
• Experience with non-governmental organizations, donors, and/or agency or mass media is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan and Somali culture, language, and storytelling techniques.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and adherence to deadlines.
• Ability to adapt content to resonate with Somali audiences, considering cultural references and societal norms.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
• Proficiency in video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro.
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Somali is required.

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MSI is seeking experienced Communications and Operations Specialist for a consultant bench to provide support to the communications team on the USAID/KEA Communications for Development Support project. The position will provide a hybrid of technical and operational support to the team based on project needs. This consultant bench is for potential short and medium-term consultancy assignments (up to 40 days of level of effort) across any of the areas of expertise described in the section below.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project team to ensure effective operational support and troubleshoot any issues related to project operations.
• Support in processing payments, preparing tax forms, expense tracking, managing invoices, and ensure budget compliance in collaboration with the operations team.
• Manage project documentation, including maintaining records, filing systems, and databases for project activities.
• Assist in organizing webinars, booking conference and workshop facilities, arranging logistics for staff and invited participants, managing invitations, coordinating accommodation and meals, preparing and printing meeting materials, and handling other related services.
• Support project operations, including procurement, and administrative functions, while ensuring compliance with USAID and MSI policies and regulations. (e.g., for materials for workshops).
• Ensure asset inventory control and management, facilities management, and coordinate transportation needs.
• Perform errands in support of assigned tasks, such as post-office deliveries or pickups, project purchases or other miscellaneous tasks.
• Support strategic communication tasks required by USAID, i.e., the development and production of information products and publications, event coverage, field work, photography, social media management, and writing.
• Contribute to the professional presentation and execution of communications products and services and contribute to systems to track metrics/indicators.
• Work with the project team to produce compelling, relevant content that adheres to USAID branding and style guidelines.
• Participate in and contribute to presentations, strategy and performance review meetings.
• Be a part of the editorial and creative process, bringing new and creative ideas to the table based on expertise and research.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in the development communications space required. 
• Experience working and traveling in Kenya and Somalia required.
• Experience managing operational and logistics tasks in Kenya and Somalia, including coordinating travel, planning events, and processing payments is strongly preferred. 
• Experience working with non-governmental organizations, donors and/or agency or mass media is preferred.
• Experience in developing content for social media is preferred.
• Understanding of Kenyan and Somali culture, geography, and development issues is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and social media platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-cultural, and diverse team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, attention to detail, and team management skills is required.
• Written and verbal fluency in English is required. Proficiency in Kiswahili and/or Somali languages is strongly preferred.

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MSI is seeking experienced Strategic Communications Specialists with extensive training experience for a consultant bench to provide support to the communications team on the USAID/KEA Communications for Development Support project. The Specialists will conceptualize, coordinate, develop and facilitate the development of a range of training workshops on strategic communications for USAID’s network of implementing partners. Training topics could include, impact storytelling, visual storytelling, media engagement, advocacy, event planning and execution, social media, crisis communications, and speech writing. The Specialist will work within research and planning, development of training outline and curriculum, development of training materials and slides, training facilitation, and reporting. This consultant bench is for potential short and medium-term consultancy assignments (up to 40 days of level of effort).

Responsibilities:

• Create, deploy and analyze needs assessments, conducting focus groups or key informant interviews to inform training development, desk reviews, development of work plans, etc.
• Develop training outlines that outlines the sequence, content, and organization of training modules, and a curriculum as a comprehensive framework that outlines the entire scope of a training program.
• Prepare worksheets, activities step-by-step guides, templates, example datasets, software/application that complements the lesson plan.
• Develop visually appealing and informative training slides, with scripts/notes for the team of facilitators.
• Ensure training materials are suitable for varied learning styles and levels of expertise.
• Lead an in-person and/or online training session tailored to the specific learner needs.
• Ensure a hands-on/practical approach is utilized in the training.
• Encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing among participants.
• Provide practical examples and case studies to reinforce key concepts.
• Provide regular progress updates to MSI.
• Collaborate with USAID, MSI representatives, and implementing partners as needed.
• Submit a final report summarizing the training outcomes, participant feedback, training materials used for both the online and face-to-face, learning products developed from the training and recommendations for future capacity-building initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in designing and delivering training programs for communications activities is required.
• Experience in developing training materials and guides is required.
• Experience working and traveling in Kenya and in-depth understanding of Kenyan culture, geography and development issues is required.
• Knowledge of USAID programs and requirements is preferred.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills using adult learning principles for both in-person and online is required.
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.