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Background
ChildFund Mozambique is part of ChildFund International, a child-focused international non-governmental organization working in more than 32 countries globally. ChildFund Mozambique has been operating in Mozambique since 2006 and in partnership with 2 local partner organizations is reaching more than 300 thousand children, families and community members in 2 provinces of the country.
ChildFund has received funding from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to implement a project titled “Operationalization and Strengthened Partnership for Nurturing Care II in Kenya and Mozambique: Planning Phase.” The 8-month project will be implemented in 5 districts (Matutine, Magude, Namaacha and Manhiça in Maputo Province and Ribáue district in Nampula Province) in Mozambique. This project will serve as the planning phase for a 3 year grant whose proposal will be submitted within the 8-month planning period. Thus, to address the implementation phase and the project implementation, a Communication Strategy must be in place to guide the external engagement with all felevant stakeholders.
Objective(s)
- ChildFund Mozambique seeks to engage a dynamic and highly skilled individual consultant in the role of Communications Expert to support the development of Operationalization and Strengthened Partnership for Nurturing Care II in Kenya and Mozambique Project Communication Strategy.
- Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, Country Office (CO) and International Office (IO), the consultant will be responsible for field assessment, drafting and finalizing the Hilton Project Communication Strategy in both Portuguese and English versions in the given timeframe. The incumbent will work closely with the Communications Specialist and Project Coordinator for direction on content and methodologies.
Specific activities to be completed to achieve the objectives
The incumbent will:
- Propose and discuss Communication Strategy structure and format with the Project team (content presentation, best use of case studies, visual elements, etc.).
- Review background materials, including but not limited to, ChildFund branding guidelines, Hilton Brand Guidelines, ChildFund Mozambique Communication Strategy, ChildFund Mozambique CSP, Project documents, Partners and other available documents (as necessary).
- Corroborate gathered information through one-on-one (virtual/ in-person) discussions with relevant Project staff and stakeholders.
- Consult external sources as determined by the Project.
- Draft and edit the Communication Strategy – including charts and graphs, as needed ensuring accuracy and currency of all content.
- Finalize the Communications Strategy, integrating any feedback from ChildFund and Hilton ensuring accuracy, clarity and coherence.
- Lead a presentation workshop to introduce the Communication Strategy to Project Staff.
- Deliver the final version of the Communications Strategy.
Audiences
- Existing and potential donors.
- Local partners.
- Mozambique Government.
- ChildFund IO.
- ChildFund Mozambique.
Outputs
- The incumbent is expected to deliver, within agreed timeframe, 2 versions of the Communications Strategy namely.
- Portuguese version for Portuguese speaking audience.
- English Version for English speaking audience.
Requirements
Qualifications and experience
- Advanced university degree in Communications, Journalism, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Social Sciences or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Proven experience in developing Communications Strategy for Community Projects, demonstrated through at least 2 samples.
- Experience in field assessment in rural communities.
- Previous experience in editing will be an asset.
Competencies
- Strong research and excellent writing skills in Portuguese and English;
- High proficiency in the use of Word and Power Point applications;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to communicate and work with diverse people.
How to Apply
Adress: Av. Kibiriti Diwane, Nº 8, Sommercshiel, Maputo City