Description
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The Rapid Response Activity is an ongoing project that seeks to improve stability in conflict affected areas, particularly the northern West Bank. It aims to alleviate grievances, to strengthen communities' abilities to withstand shocks and stressors, and to provide opportunities for youth impacted by violence and conflict. Managed under the GISR MENA mechanism, the activity operates to respond to immediate and emergent needs, to improve short-term stability in specific geographic areas that have recently emerged as flashpoints.
**Please note: Only West Bank-Gaza residents are eligible for this position**
Position Summary:
The Communications and Outreach Consultant will work on supporting grantees and other partners communicate their successes and other messages to communities and helping to respond to Local Priorities communicate its achievements, successes, and analysis to USAID and other external audiences. The position will require creativity and the ability to design and implement communications material targeting both international and Palestinian audiences of different social, economic, age, gender, and geographic backgrounds. This position will report to the Chief of Party and will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with the rest of the team. The position can be at either the senior or mid-level depending on experience and need. This position is for three months with a 70-80% workload per week. The selected candidate can be based in Ramallah, Jenin, Tulkarem, or Nablus.
Responsibilities:
- Write success stories and communication material including designing and producing presentations, reports, info graphics, short videos and social media posts, and other products designed to effectively communicate project success and achievements tailored to various external audiences.
- Lead technical and other assistance to help project partners better communicate their successes with key target groups in their communities and nationally.
- Oversee design, identification, and implementation of subcontracts and other agreements with external firms and consultants to support partner and project communication efforts.
- Draft project reports as required, including weekly, quarterly, annual reports.
- Ensure compliance with the project's branding and marking plan for the project and partners.
- Monitor media coverage of key events and developments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, PR, eMarketing, multimedia, or any other related fields required.
- Minimum one year of experience required.
- Knowledge of different social media platforms required.
- Strong communication skills required.
- Fluency in English and Arabic required.
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is 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 reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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