3 VACANCIES AT CHEMONICS INTERNATIONAL INC.
We are a leading international development firm based in Washington DC seeks:
JOB TITLE: COMMUNICATIONS
DIRECTOR
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the design and manage the production of all communications and public awareness activities and materials related to implementing the project
- Update the communications strategy for the project as necessary
- Identify channels for communicating key messages to beneficiary communities, project partners, clients and other stakeholders
- Ensure that the project website is updates regularly
- Work with other project team members to develop communications activities that support the implementation of their components
- Oversee the design and manage the production of all communications and public awareness activities and materials related to implementing the project
- Update the communications strategy for the project as necessary
- Identify channels for communicating key messages to beneficiary communities, project partners, clients and other stakeholders
- Ensure that the project website is updates regularly
- Work with other project team members to develop communications activities that support the implementation of their components
- Manage the design and distribution of public
education materials including publications, press releases, special radio and TV infomercials, public service announcement and
other types of programming
- Maintain primary contact with the media and communications production houses.
- Secure USAID’s approval for and organize press conferences and workshops for media representatives in relation to media events in conjunction with planned activities
- Carry out training programs for staff and partners as they pertain to advanced communications planning and communication coverage at events, branding and marking, media outreach
- Establishes guidelines and processes for project reporting, media outreach and final report planning
- Work with other staff members including short term consultants and subcontractors to ensure consistency in the communication of key messages related to project’s technical work
- Facilitate the active participation of local project partners in the development of project communications events and materials
- Work closely with monitoring and evaluation specialist to monitor the impact of public awareness/communications activities
- Monitor project activities to identify impact and success stories and ensure they are captures, developed and distributed to USAID and effectively used in project communications products
- Actively seek out and use current project, national and international data to inform the content of communications materials
- Help identify and manage local and expatriate communications consultants when needed
- Maintain database of video and photographs consistent with USAID and chemonics corporate photography guidance
- Integrate communications activities into annual work plans
- Maintain primary contact with the media and communications production houses.
- Secure USAID’s approval for and organize press conferences and workshops for media representatives in relation to media events in conjunction with planned activities
- Carry out training programs for staff and partners as they pertain to advanced communications planning and communication coverage at events, branding and marking, media outreach
- Establishes guidelines and processes for project reporting, media outreach and final report planning
- Work with other staff members including short term consultants and subcontractors to ensure consistency in the communication of key messages related to project’s technical work
- Facilitate the active participation of local project partners in the development of project communications events and materials
- Work closely with monitoring and evaluation specialist to monitor the impact of public awareness/communications activities
- Monitor project activities to identify impact and success stories and ensure they are captures, developed and distributed to USAID and effectively used in project communications products
- Actively seek out and use current project, national and international data to inform the content of communications materials
- Help identify and manage local and expatriate communications consultants when needed
- Maintain database of video and photographs consistent with USAID and chemonics corporate photography guidance
- Integrate communications activities into annual work plans
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 5 years professional experience in communications
- Educational background BA or BS degree, MA preferred
- Experience in developing and managing educational communication and public information programs
- Understanding of USAID rules and regulations related to communication programs
- Knowledge of cultural and communication norms and expectations for Nigeria
- At least 5 years professional experience in communications
- Educational background BA or BS degree, MA preferred
- Experience in developing and managing educational communication and public information programs
- Understanding of USAID rules and regulations related to communication programs
- Knowledge of cultural and communication norms and expectations for Nigeria
JOB TITLE: VALUE CHAIN PROGRAM ASSISTANT
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist senior program manager with the development and implementation of commodity specific plans of action in collaboration with partners and client firms
- Assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of commodity specific activities including but not limited o drafting scopes of work for short term service providers, selecting suitable service providers etc
- Assist in providing technical assistance and disseminate the package of practices for the production of high quality commodities that meets end users quality and quantity requirements through demonstrations, training of trainers and on the spot visits to farms and farmers
- Assist with development of training materials and training of producers, ADP staff, agro dealers etc on improved production techniques and post harvest handling including cleaning, sorting, grading and storage
- Establish close and effective working relations with key organizations and government agencies and facilitate the integration, coordination and harmonization of value chain development activities with relevant key actors like state governments, private sector firms and donor projects
- Provide inputs to weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and work planning exercises
- Assist senior program manager with the development and implementation of commodity specific plans of action in collaboration with partners and client firms
- Assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of commodity specific activities including but not limited o drafting scopes of work for short term service providers, selecting suitable service providers etc
- Assist in providing technical assistance and disseminate the package of practices for the production of high quality commodities that meets end users quality and quantity requirements through demonstrations, training of trainers and on the spot visits to farms and farmers
- Assist with development of training materials and training of producers, ADP staff, agro dealers etc on improved production techniques and post harvest handling including cleaning, sorting, grading and storage
- Establish close and effective working relations with key organizations and government agencies and facilitate the integration, coordination and harmonization of value chain development activities with relevant key actors like state governments, private sector firms and donor projects
- Provide inputs to weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and work planning exercises
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- First degree in agronomy, agricultural economics or related field
- At least 5 years professional experience in extension work, training and institutional linkages
- Masters degree in the field of agriculture is added advantage
- Demonstrated experience in rice production and market led agricultural development is a must
- Knowledge of USAID project or commodity value chain development is a plus
- Ability to design training and provide technical and marketing assistance to farmers is desirable
- Experience in developing and promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural production and processing techniques
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and build alliances with relevant groups, organizations, agencies, businesses, private and public sectors is important
- Team player with ability to work effectively with people of diverse background and cultures
- First degree in agronomy, agricultural economics or related field
- At least 5 years professional experience in extension work, training and institutional linkages
- Masters degree in the field of agriculture is added advantage
- Demonstrated experience in rice production and market led agricultural development is a must
- Knowledge of USAID project or commodity value chain development is a plus
- Ability to design training and provide technical and marketing assistance to farmers is desirable
- Experience in developing and promoting environmentally sustainable agricultural production and processing techniques
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and build alliances with relevant groups, organizations, agencies, businesses, private and public sectors is important
- Team player with ability to work effectively with people of diverse background and cultures
JOB TITLE: DRIVERS
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 10 years experience as a professional driver
- 3 years experience as a driver for an international donor or project preferred
- At least primary school leaving certificate
- Valid driving license.
- Ability to read and write English for proper documentation of movement records
- 10 years experience as a professional driver
- 3 years experience as a driver for an international donor or project preferred
- At least primary school leaving certificate
- Valid driving license.
- Ability to read and write English for proper documentation of movement records
HOW
TO APPLY
Send CV detailing all relevant professional experience and achievement, cover letter detailing qualifications and 3 professional references latest 10th January 2013 to: recruitment@nigeriamarkets.org
Send CV detailing all relevant professional experience and achievement, cover letter detailing qualifications and 3 professional references latest 10th January 2013 to: recruitment@nigeriamarkets.org
Expires: 10th January, 2013.
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