CARANA Corporation (www.carana.com), a contractor for USAID, designs and directs innovative economic growth strategies to help countries and businesses compete globally, reducing poverty and raising living standards around the world. For 30 years, we have specialized in market-led solutions to development challenges in more than 100 countries, packaging our expertise with on-the-ground resources for continuing, cost-effective results.
CARANA seeks a Senior Communications Expert for an anticipated, multi-year USAID funded trade expansion project in East Africa. The East Africa Trade and Investment Center (TIC) will be based out of Kenya, the project will facilitate and reduce barriers to the trade of staple foods, cash crops, horticulture, live stock and other export products within East Africa and between the region and international markets.
Duties:
•Prepare quarterly reports, success stories, web material, social media, press releases and other forms of communications for the project.
•Encourage and implement exchange of knowledge, project branding, and community involvement.
•Must understand the importance of getting important information out and has the networks and ability to network with various bodies – public and private sector.
•Oversee project website and content.
Minimum qualifications:
•Master's degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism, English, international development, international relations, business administration, or related area or equivalent preferred;
•Minimum ten years of relevant experience, five of which should be in developing countries, preferably in Africa;
•Extensive experience related to developing communications strategies and materials for development assistance initiative or programs;
•Demonstrated ability to develop and implement knowledge management tools or systems:
•Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with institutional and private sector partners and stakeholders in a multi-country setting;
•Excellent website design, maintenance and management skills;
•Excellent writing and communication skills;
•Ability to use the latest ICT technology and computer software programs;
•Excellent English.
