Description
Tetra Tech International Development is currently accepting expressions of interest for a Communications and Outreach Manager position on the anticipated USAID-funded Public Financial Management (PFM) Activity in Sri Lanka. This position will be located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The position is contingent upon the activity's award and USAID approval.
Position Description/Summary: The purpose of this Activity is to improve revenue generation and expenditure controls; support participatory PFM capabilities at the subnational level, including gender responsive/equitable budgeting; assist the deployment of e-government systems for fiscal transparency; and strengthen oversight and accountability mechanisms, updating competencies of public services.
The Communications and Outreach Manager will work under the overall direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and in coordination and collaboration with project technical staff. The Communications and Outreach Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies, managing public relations activities, overseeing social media engagement, and ensuring effective dissemination of project information to stakeholders and the public.
Responsibilities:
* Oversees development of a strategic communications plan and development of success stories, event planning, and social media management.
* Manages timely and quality USAID reporting.
* Links activities to project communications and learning events.
* Facilitates communications and outreach trainings to relevant partners and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
* Minimum bachelor's degree in communications or a related field.
* Minimum 5 Years of relevant experience.
* Demonstrated experience developing communications and outreach strategies for donor-funded programming. USAID experience preferred.
* Ability to translate complex concepts into digestible content.
* Demonstrated experience working on communications content for policy development, budgeting, taxes, advocacy, and/or citizen engagement.
* Strong staff management and time management skills.
* Professional proficiency in English is required.
* Professional proficiency in Sinhala and/or Tamil is strongly preferred.
* Sri Lankan nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered, please submit the following:
* Cover Letter
* CV
Please ensure that only the requested documents noted above are submitted. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Tetra Tech International Development is committed to safeguarding and technical excellence in equality and social inclusion. Our team of dedicated Gender, Youth, and Social Inclusion (GYSI) advisers work closely with our staff and partners to share international norms and best practices to improve the livelihoods of the world's most marginalized groups. Tetra Tech International Development is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that aim to expand inclusion and an authentic sense of belonging to all our staff regardless of background.
Reasonable Accommodations:
We are dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech's Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide helpful and reasonable accommodations for candidates.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 28,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among our core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite applications from all interested parties.
ARD 188
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