Communications and Outreach Specialist

Job Description

Communications and Outreach Specialist 

USAID Tayar Nepal Improved Disaster Risk Management Project

Scope of Work

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments. More information about DAI can be found on the DAI website (www.dai.com). 

Project Background

USAID/Nepal’s Tayar Nepal – Improved Disaster Risk Management Project will strengthen the capacity of Nepal’s national and municipal institutions responsible for disaster preparedness and response.  In a country prone to a myriad of natural disasters, at the national level Tayar Nepal will build the capacity of disaster risk management (DRM) institutions, including the newly created National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA).  Locally, Tayar will support eight urban municipalities to develop risk-sensitive land use plans and then support the prioritization and implementation of a set of technical assistance packages improve disaster resilience. In the event of a disaster over the life of the five-year project, USAID/Nepal may engage the program’s rapid emergency response mechanism. Tayar will work closely with the Government of Nepal and Nepali emergency responders to mobilize technical assistance, commodity support, small-scale infrastructure, and information management support. Tayar will apply lessons learned from disaster response efforts to improve national-level DRM systems and municipal-level risk-reduction activities.

Position Overview

The Communications and Outreach Specialist will develop and execute the project’s overall internal and external communications strategy.

Responsibilities 

• Develop and execute the project’s overall communications strategy (internal and external) and develop project branding and messaging in line with the project’s Communication Strategy, Branding Strategy, and Marketing Plan
• Support capacity building of local counterparts to effectively communicate with citizens
• Produce Tayar’s reports to inform Tayar’s audience about Tayar activities, objectives, and results, including Monthly Updates, Quarterly Progress Reports, Quarterly Financial Reports, Annual Reports, and the Final Report
• Disseminate and communicate RSLUP benefits at provincial-level conferences
• Supervise the Communication Officer

Qualifications 

• University degree in relevant field. Masters preferred
• 12 years of experience in communications for development activities
• Demonstrated understanding and experience employing the principles, methods, practices and techniques of communications and stakeholder coordination for diverse stakeholders including local communities, academia, media, civil society, and government agencies
• Ability to professionally communicate across all levels of an organization and the public
• Skilled in communication strategic thinking and planning
• Understanding of reporting/developing communications products for USAID-funded project
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and fluency in English
• Level of Effort, Location and Reporting

The level of effort is 260 days per year.  The employment contract will be on a yearly basis, with possible extensions until the close of the project. The Communications and Outreach Specialist reports to the Crosscutting Team Director.  The position is based in Kathmandu, with travel to priority Tayar municipalities.

Apply Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to TayarRecruitment@dai.com  by December 24, 2019.  Please mention the position in the subject line of the email.  Note: “Candidates who have previously applied for the above position do not need to re-apply." 

Women and persons with disabilities, marginalized and disadvantaged communities are encouraged to apply.

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