Communications Advisor

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of CLAMP Activity communication strategies, including leading the development and dissemination of robust communication products and campaigns while ensuring client alignment
• Define communications project objectives, scope and deliverables
• Manage the creation and/or create a wide range of communication products that effectively convey complex information and data, such as newsletters, reports, infographics, flyers, banners, briefings, one-pagers, and multimedia products (i.e. film)
• Build communications standard operating procedures, processes, and team culture, including an environment of learning and improvement
• Support the coordination and implementation of project events with CLAMP staff, working with events specialists and others to ensure events are planned, promoted, and managed in-line with the project’s overarching communication goals and strategies
• Serve as project supervisor for communications consultants; manage the production of communications products, leading communication consultant or part-time Bixal copywriters, communications specialists, copyeditors, multi-media editors, graphic designers, GIS specialists, 508 compliance specialists, and others to create high-quality products produced on time
• Ensure all materials, campaigns, and events are accessible, 508-compliant, and follow USAID branding standards
• Monitor the engagement of communications products, campaigns, and events and identify improvements based on analytics
• Work closely with clients, colleagues, and partners to ensure alignment on goals and products
• Develop new processes as needed to support the communications team
• Ensure proper staffing for projects and allocation tracking
• Work with GIS specialists to communicate appropriate map data
• Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry.
• As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal's business in each of the areas that it works.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 8 years of experience developing, managing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns; USAID communication management experience preferred.
• Excellent project management skills – ability to create realistic timelines, keep part-time staff and consultants on track with work deadlines, and ensure appropriate and timely client reviews.
• Professional working proficiency of French and English.
• Experience leading a team of events specialists, graphic designers, GIS specialists, editors, 508 compliance specialists, and other communications-oriented consultants
• Experience supporting the success of a range of events, from workshops consisting of less than 20 people to large conferences consisting of more than 200 people
• Ability to engender a positive work culture and respect the growth and skills of teammates, knowledge of the culture and context in Ghana and West Africa.
• Clear, consistent inter-personal communication skills, strong relationship building skills.
• Ability to give constructive feedback
• Excellent writing skills with an ability to write for a variety of contexts and content types
• Ability to create communications strategies, define target audiences, and create and disseminate products tailored to those specific audiences
• Experience identifying, tracking, and reviewing metrics and modifying tactics based on results
• Ability to work well across cultures and languages
• Ability to work with remote staff based in the US as well as staff in Ghana
• Experience working with printers, event venues, and other third-party vendors

Nice to haves

• Familiarity with USAID branding and marking standards
• Experience supporting the hiring contract staff when needed