Job Opening at Adam Smith International

Employment Nigeria 25-Jul-2016 ABUJA , Administrative

Adam Smith International is an award-winning professional services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments.

POSITION : Regional Communications Adviser

Job Description

Adam Smith International is seeking a Communication and Knowledge Management Adviser.
We are looking for someone with a diverse skillset and expertise in knowledge management, strategy, media and stakeholder engagement.
The Adviser will report to the Country Director, and work closely with project Team Leaders and Adam Smith International's corporate communications team in London.

Responsibilities

Edit and write accurate, newsworthy and compelling content that will include a mix of hard news, analysis, features, expert interviews, videos, photo essays, timelines, case studies, graphics and social media content
Develop, update and disseminate targeted external communication products, e.g. thought leadership articles, case studies, photos, press releases, e-newsletters and websites using both traditional and new media channels
Package lessons learned, results and best practice from projects and effectively communicate to a wide range of donors and stakeholders
Guide and support ASI and project teams in informing and influencing key stakeholders
Support the Country Director with business development and work with Adam Smith International's London HQ to lead corporate communications for the region.
Work with project teams to design and implement communication strategies and action plans, potentially including behaviour change campaigns, external relations and knowledge management
Organise media engagement and press trips to secure local and international press coverage

Selection Criteria

A post-graduate Degree in a relevant discipline: International Relations, Communications or Journalism
At least 5 years' experience working in a high pressured strategic communications and/or knowledge management environment and leading approaches to stakeholder engagement and influencing
Proven experience crafting messages in various formats (articles, press releases, websites, photos, success stories, blog entries, tweets, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences
Exceptional, proven writing skills and the ability to summarise and repackage technical information in clear, compelling language
Ability to engage with a diversity of audiences - target communities, donors and senior government decision makers
Ability to edit and write an engaging story that gets to the core of who, what, when and why it matters and spot the details that make a story stand out
Proven experience in knowledge management
Computer literate in Microsoft packages. Knowledge of Adobe products is a distinct advantage
Ability to work under pressure and demonstrates high tolerance for change, complexity and unpredictability
Fluency in English is essential and French highly desirable.

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