Communications and Media Strategist

FHI360 is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Communications and Media Strategist position on a USAID-funded program in Jamaica. The Communications and Media Strategist (CMS) will be the activity point of contact that builds community campaigns designed to capture and engage community members.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying target demographics and campaign platforms (community radio, YouTube, Facebook, plays, songs, other traditional media).

• Deep knowledge of the Jamaican media and communications environment.

• Gather data on the best ways to message out program goals and activities.

• Work closely with civil society organizations on media plans.

• Lead campaigns within in strict budgets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors with at least 8 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation communication campaigns for USG funded projects.

• At least eight (8) years of demonstrated experience working in Jamaica, preference for work with CSOs and youth.

• Research, develop, and review media training curricula to identify priorities, gaps, areas for improvement or expansion.

• Coordinate media training activities with program stakeholders as needed for activities and related events.

• Work with leadership team to develop activity metrics to measure impact, quality, and substance of training programs, materials, and platforms, as well as data collection methods and processes.

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and communicate her vision to partners and colleagues.

• Proven experience navigating complex and high-pressure operating environments.

• Demonstrated creativity and strong analytical skills.

• Experience in the development and management of programs within a context of multi-donor funded programs preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with staff, donors, civil society organizations, private sector players, and host country government counterparts.

• Professional fluency in English is required.

• Jamaican nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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