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- Promotes effective communications and knowledge sharing among USAID Teach for Tomorrow staff and other USAID-funded projects in Egypt;
- Establishes and monitors a communication and outreach plan to disseminate the project's activities and results nationally and, as appropriate, internationally;
- Develops communications materials to promote the work of USAID Teach for Tomorrow, including fact sheets, success stories, audiovisuals, etc.
- Supports the development of monthly, quarterly and annual project reports and takes minutes at project meetings;
- Prepares press releases and liaises with local and national newspapers, radio and television stations to promote project events or key achievements;
- Organizes and facilitates conferences/ forums to disseminate project lessons learned and results with key stakeholders;
- Attends functions as required to support the development of communication products;
- Takes photos and/or works with photographers as well as maintains a photo bank with photo releases for USAID Teach for Tomorrow communication products on SharePoint;
- Collaborates with EDC Home Office to adapt social media posts and success stories for international audiences;
- Ensures that social media is distributed through identified channels regularly;
- Coordinates with Chief of Party and EDC Home Office to ensure materials are in accordance with USAID branding and marking guidance;
- Support the Blended Learning and Certification and Career Ladder Advisor in the development of digital resources and messaging to reinforce content and pedagogic practice.
Job Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism or similar field required.
Skills and Experience:
- 6 to 7 years of directly relevant experience required, preferably working for an international organization or agency;
- Demonstrated ability to work with different teams, including local project staff, international staff, consultants, and government officials;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure;
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English required, strong visual design skills;
- Strong proficiency in the use of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and/or Acrobat;
- Ability to establish contacts with local and national media (newspapers, television, radio, etc.);
- Experienced in social media platforms for projects, organizations and / or businesses, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube;
- Experience in photography preferred;
- Experience working on USAID-funded projects preferred;
- Knowledge of the Egyptian education sector preferred.
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Fluency in Arabic and English is required.