Communications Officer, Climate Adaptation Program At Counterpart International

The Climate Adaptation Program is a five-year USAID-funded program that seeks to build long-term, locally-led resilience to climate change by promoting sustainable livelihoods and water security, which should result in significant environmental gains in the basin. hydrographic of Dajabón, beyond the province and in Haiti. By engaging communities, leveraging private finance and public resources, enabling data-driven decision-making, and creating diverse partnerships based on inclusion and market-based approaches, the Climate Adaptation Program will accelerate social, economic, and social outcomes. and sustainable environments.

The Communications Officer is responsible for carrying out activities related to program communication and reporting. In this sense, he will provide technical assistance to the program in the implementation of communication strategies, content writing, production of audiovisual materials, organization and development of events and activities at the national and local level. Additionally, the Communications Officer will work closely with the rest of the Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) team to prepare reports or other documents. The Communications Officer position is located in the Dominican Republic. This position will report to the CLA Manager.

Responsibilities

• Write and lead the implementation of a communication strategy to achieve project priorities and objectives.
• Lead all communication issues of the program.
• Lead the execution of communication campaigns that can be developed within the framework of the program.
• Ensure that all Project activities and materials comply with the USAID-approved brand strategy and brand plan, as well as USAID communications regulations and guidelines.
• Lead the creation and management of internal and external communications (memorandums, newsletters, success stories, reports and others).
• Write regular updates on program highlights, summaries, and other similar products to share with various audiences, including USAID.
• Lead and manage the communication aspects for the development of events (workshops, round tables, work sessions) organized by the program.
• Participate in project planning sessions to be linked to all technical issues.
• Lead the reporting and reporting process, including establishing a schedule for collecting input.
• Support in the development, design and review of program materials and materials prepared by subcontractors and partners.
• Support program staff in requests for support on communication issues.
• Provide administrative and/or technical support for the contracting of professional services and in the monitoring of communications contracts.
• Support program partners and beneficiaries in their communication strategies, when necessary.
• Maintain a collection of good quality photographs and videos for program use.
• Any other activity delegated by the CLA Manager related to the work in charge, for the fulfillment of the objectives and expected results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism or similar.
• At least 5 years of experience in communications in the public or private sector and preferably in cooperation agencies.
• Experience in developing and executing communication strategies and preparing documents and reports.
• Experience in reviewing advertising campaigns, reviewing advertising or promotional documents.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Spanish.
• Use of computer tools related to the work to be done.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferable:

• Master’s degree or complementary studies in areas related to the position.
• Experience or knowledge in integrating the gender and social inclusion approach.