Country: Tunisia
Closing date: 29 Sep 2016
IFESPosition
Strategic Communications Advisor-Tunisia
Location: Tunisia, Tunis
Division: Program Management
Status: Consultant
Position Number: 16:177
Project Description:
IFES will work with the HNEC’s Public Outreach Department to further develop both its internal and external communications capabilities ahead of the constitutional referendum and subsequent elections to ensure that all citizens, and in particular traditionally marginalized communities, have access to, and remain informed of, transitional processes, electoral preparations and requirements, and election events. Building upon the outcomes of a strategic communications workshop conducted earlier this year, IFES will conduct a workshop to build the capacity of the HNEC to produce media clips using audiovisual tools, and mechanisms for improving outreach and advocacy efforts through use of video and social media. Additionally, it is critical that the media has the capacity to provide accurate and thorough information to the public; the workshop will therefore present an opportunity build the relationship between the HNEC and local media representatives in order to effectively leverage existing resources and capacities. As the transition process continues and electoral related activities take a prominent role, effective, coordinated and timely communication of these activities will be one of the most important responsibilities of the HNEC during this period.
Responsibilities:
The Strategic Communications Advisor will report to the IFES Chief of Party and will be responsible for completing the following tasks:
• Lead workshop for representatives of professional audio-visual media firms and the HNEC Public Outreach Sector and local media professionals to build their knowledge and understanding of each organizations’ roles, responsibilities, and expertise. Facilitate training for HNEC participants on the use of audio-visual tools for public outreach and advocacy.
• In coordination with the HNEC Public Outreach Sector and local audio-visual media professionals, develop a draft communications and outreach strategy targeting external stakeholders for the upcoming constitutional referendum. The plan should include suggestions for key themes, messages, and specific outreach approaches for each targeted stakeholder group.
• Work with the HNEC’s Public Outreach Department and local media representatives to develop targeted civic education messages and produce 3 video clips.
Deliverables:
• Lead a workshop for the HNEC’s Public Outreach Sector and representatives from media firms to build capacity and improve outreach and advocacy efforts through use of video and social media;
• In coordination with workshop participants, draft strategic communication plan for the HNEC with recommendations for utilizing the media;
• Review final video clips produced and provide recommendations;
• and, Final report, including any recommendations provided to the HNEC and the IFES Chief of
Party.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred, in political science or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years work experience implementing civic and voter education programs.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience developing civic/voter education campaigns and working with media.
• Familiarity with post-conflict/reconstruction and developing countries.
• Prior working experience in Libya or similar environment is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under stress.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills. (Spoken) fluency in Arabic is strongly preferred.
How to apply:
How to Apply:
You must go to http://www.ifes.org to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (e.g. resume, cover letter, application, etc). Resumes will only be reviewed and accepted for consideration if submitted through our Careers page.