Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes
in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and
stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C.,
Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong
client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International
Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding
in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is
well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Job Title: Communications Strategy Support Advisor
Position Summary:
Creative Associates International, Inc. (Creative) is seeking the
services of a Communications Strategy Support Advisorfor up to six weeks
as short term technical assistance (STTA) directly supporting the
Presidential Committee of North East Initiatives under theGovernment of
Nigeria (GoN). President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in March of 2015
and immediately began to implement a plan to win the war in
north-eastern Nigeria as well as provide for the return of the IDPs and
refugees to lead to an eventual post-conflict reconstruction initiative.
Central to this effort was the establishment of the Presidential
Commission on North-Eastern Initiatives (PCNI), a coordinating body set
up in the Vice President’s office which seeks to provide GoN leadership
and oversight to the emergency and the reconstruction of areas affected
by the conflict.
The federal government needs to develop a communications strategy to
communicate its plans and actions with the wider Federal Government,
State Governments, security agencies, civil society, beneficiaries and
the international community. It needs to have a strategy to communicate
effectively in order to build trust, gain feedback, manage conflict and
enable coordination. The PCNI will provide coordination and support
for other GoN entities such as the NEMA (Nigerian Emergency Management
Agency), multi-lateral organizations such as the
World Bank
and the UN Agencies, as well as international humanitarian actors. It
is therefore essential that the PCNI has a strategy to communicate and
facilitate feedback with stakeholders.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Communications Strategy Support Advisor will report to the Chief
of Party of the Creative Nigeria program, and will coordinate closely
with the PCNI and Creative’s Emergency Management Coordination
Specialist.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Communications Strategy Support Advisor will be co-located within
the GoN’s PCNI to be tasked with developing a strategy to communicate
and facilitate feedback with stakeholders, including analysis of the
current situation, communication objectives, identification of
stakeholders, strategic messaging, and types of communications/channels
for effectively reaching each stakeholder.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- At least 5-7 years direct experience developing and implementing
communications strategies in a variety of global contexts (experience in
government communications preferred).
- Self-starter, able to quickly identify priorities and utilize time and relationships to achieve operational success.
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Communications, International Development, or other related field.
- Fluent in English.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience working in West Africa or Africa is desirable.
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