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Communications and Policy Manager - Aswan

Aga Khan Foundation
Aswan, Aswan
Posted 4 years ago
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  • Location: Aswan, Egypt
  • Reporting To: Aswan Senior Programme Manager
  • Duration of contract: One year
  • Type of Employment: Full Time
  • Job Reference: ASDP 07

Background

  • Om Habibeh Foundation in Aswan and Aga Khan Foundation, Egypt are implementing a five-year skills development initiative in collaboration with Canadian and local partners in Aswan Governorate.
  • The Aswan Skills Development Programme (ASDP) focuses on strengthening the quality and range of vocational and technical training programmes, as well as professional development programmes available to young women and men in Aswan Governorate.
  • OHF is seeking top-level candidates excited about the opportunity to shape the future of Upper Egypt’s technical vocational and professional education landscape, in collaboration with private sector, government and international partners.
  • The ASDP aims to improve the knowledge and services available to young women and men as they transition from education or under/unemployment into training and from training to work or entrepreneurship.\
  • ASDP is building on the success of Om Habibeh Foundation and the Continuing Education Center (CEC) which, since its inception in 2010, has become a leader in English Language and IT training in Aswan. Through the programmatic activities
  • ASDP enhances the employability of the people in Aswan, and provides support to their career progression.
  • In addition to TVET, management, and professional training, the ASDP will provide career counselling and job placement services, institutional capacity building and support the research and policy agenda in the sector.

Position Objectives:

  • The Communication and Policy Manager is expected to implement the communication strategy for ASDP.
  • The incumbent is responsible for the quality and frequency of Programme’s external communications with a range of stakeholders and audiences (public and private sector partners, donors, and the wider development community) via a range of communication formats, in print, online and to an extent in real time via social media.
  • The Communication Manager is also responsible for knowledge management to ensure that information is properly stored and shared and that lessons are learned across all programs, online and face-to-face.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead on or support the development and dissemination of all communication material. Ensure that all communications material produced, ranging from press releases to project narratives to website material to case studies is of a very high standard.
  • Create informative press releases, newsletters, and related marketing materials.
  • Develop and implement effective communication strategies that build customer loyalty programs, brand awareness, and customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare detailed media activity reports.
  • Plan and manage the design, content, and production of all marketing materials.
  • Create communication and marketing strategies for new courses, launches, events, and promotions.
  • Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Develop and maintain good relationships with local and national media.
  • Identify additional funding and needed governmental linkages to support the ASDP growth agenda.
  • Work closely with ASDP Senior Programme Manager on all communications and policy activities of ASDP.
  • Support all events planning and co-ordination.
  • Supervise the marketing officer duties and responsibilities and provide support to communication personnel in different OHF programmes.
  • Develop and implement a strategic social media & communications plan to advance CEC/ASDP brand identity; create new, innovative and talk-worthy content to drive awareness, engagement, donor base growth, community activation, positive sentiment, etc.
  • Maintain the knowledge management system.

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience:

  • A degree in the field of international relations/development, communications, or a related area (or equivalent professional experience in that field).
  • At least 7 years of communication experience.
  • In-depth understanding of social media platforms, their participants and their community dynamics (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.) and how they can be used in different scenarios.
  • Understanding of website design, social media, graphic design, photography.
  • Good working knowledge of commonly used software (Microsoft and Adobe suites, web content management systems).
  • Experience with designing effective communications formats for print and digital use (in terms of length, content, language, visual presentation etc.), preferably with some experience in international development assistance projects Strong planning, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills.
  • Knowledge of social media and fund development techniques.
  • Excellent command of English and Arabic languages.
  • Excellent writing skills combined with research skills.
  • Very good public relations skills.
  • Excellent strategic planning, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Experience with managing public events.
  • Personal initiative, creativity, and drive.
  • Ability to connect internal and external information.
  • Sensitivity with respect to communications and differences in dealing with people from different cultures.
  • Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
  • Must thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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