GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sr. Communication Officer of the Project will lead the Communications Team and be part of the Senior Management Team. His/Her main responsibilities will be to ensure the high visibility of the SDSH Project, of the SDSH Project Partners, especially the MSPP, health NGOs and the private sector, using a broad-based communications strategy to promote and contribute to achieving project results and objectives. He/she will be responsible for setting the overall strategy of the project, defining the results to be achieved and implementing the project to reach all results and targets set by the SDSH Project PMP
The Sr. Communication Officer will work closely and coordinate all communications activities with the Senior Advisor, the DCOPs and all the technical team leaders. He/She will lead the Communications Team that includes a Graphic Designer and 2 Communications Officer. He/She will be in charge of refining and implementing the Communications Plan. He/She will also be responsible for ensuring that the SDSH Project complies and adheres to USAID Branding & Marking Rules and Regulations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1/ Strategic Leadership

• Is the person in charge of implementing the SDSH Project Revised Communications Plan
• Provides Strategic Leadership to SDSH in terms of communications
• Prepares and Coordinates Closely All Communications Activities with MSPP, NGOs and Private Sector Partners;
• Provides Technical Assistance to MSPP, NGOs, Private Sector Partners in area of communications, as needed.

2/ Team Leadership and Management

• Is the person in charge of All Communications Deliverables for the SDSH Project
• Leads and Manages the Communications Team
• Prepares the Communications Workplan
• Coordinates all Communications Activities with Other Project Team Leaders
• Prepares and Coordinates all Communications Activities with Project Partners
• Ensures participation of Communications Team Members in all public events

3/ Technical Assistance in Area of Communications to MSPP:

• Provides high-level TA to MSPP for Ministry’s own Strategic Communications Plan;
• Assists the MSPP in all its Public Education and Advocacy Campaigns, as needed;
• Ensures High Quality and High Visibility of MSPP Communications Activities related to SDSH Project Technical Areas of Work.

4/ Coordination of All Communications Activities with USAID:

• Liaises with USAID Head of Communications and with USAID CTO;
• Ensures Compliance with USAID Branding & Marking per Contract Requirements;
• Ensures High Visibility of SDSH Project, MSH, MSPP, NGO and Private Sector Partners, and USAID in Health and Related Sectors.

5/ Public Relations and Public Events

• Is the Master of Ceremony at Public Events with US Ambassador, USAID Mission Director, USAID Deputy Mission Director, CODELs, GOH Ministers, Members of Parliament, etc.
• Coordinates and ensures presence of SDSH Communications Team at MSPP public events;
• Ensures online presence of SDSH in coordination with HQ;
• Ensures presence of SDSH in multi-media and other social media.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelors Degree in Communications or Related Subject with a minimum of 4 years of college;
A Combination of College or University Studies and Work Experience in the Area of Communications;
Additional Training related to Communications useful;
Fluency in spoken and written Haitian Creole and spoken and written French;
Fluency in Spoken English useful;
Knowledge of photography and videography required;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office indispensible;
Knowledge of Other Multi-Media Software desirable.

EXPERIENCE

At least 4 years of experience working directly in the field of communications;
Experience working for an international NGO;
Experience working in a USAID-funded project;
Ability to conduct field activities;
Ability to work under pressure and short deadlines;
Willingness to travel as much as required by the project;
Willingness and ability to work as a team;
Willingness and ability to learn from colleagues and others.

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