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JOB DESCRIPTION : 

Chemonics International seeks a Strategic Communications Director for the five-year U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Armenia Strategic Communications Support Activity. The Activity will support the Government of Armenia (GOAM) to build effective streamlined, data-driven, and citizen-centered strategic communications systems, capacity, and practices. Specifically, the Activity will support GOAM in the following three main focus areas: 1) enable the institutional set-up and talent management of the public sector’s streamlined strategic communications; 2) ensure the public sector has institutionalized systems and capacity for data-driven information management to inform strategic communications; and 3) foster citizen-centered strategic communications and public outreach.

The Strategic Communications Director will work as a part of the Component 3 team to design and implement citizen-centered strategic communications approaches and campaigns with government counterparts. The Strategic Communications Director will also develop innovative communications platforms and mechanisms for improved two-way communications with the public. Additionally, the Strategic Communications Director will manage a team of two specialists: the Digital Media and Innovations Specialist and the Civil Society Engagement Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

- Lead Component 3 team, mapping and assessing the GOAM’s public outreach platforms and mechanisms and support government counterparts to update, optimize, design, and implement effective two-way communications platforms, mechanisms, and feedback loops;
- Oversee the design and implementation of effective, tailored, and adaptable citizen-centered communications campaigns with government counterparts;
- Build government communications staff capacity to design effective, targeted, and data-driven messaging and incorporate citizens’ feedback for improved strategic communications and public policy;
- Design innovative practices and approaches related to communications campaigns, digital amplification, public outreach, citizen engagement, and other relevant tracks;
- Liaise with government counterparts and private sector to co-design communications campaigns around timely, relevant, and critical reforms;
- Establish strong and positive partnerships with CSOs, media outlets, the private sector, and civic actors at both national and local level to support strategic communications and amplification efforts;
- Closely and consistently collaborate and coordinate with the DCOP, Components 1, 2, and CLA teams;
- Supervise the Digital Media and Innovations Specialist and Civil Society Engagement Specialist;
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as communications, marketing, public relations, new media, business, or other related field required; master’s degree preferred;
- At least six to eight (6-8) years of experience in strategic communications, digital media, communications, public relations, or a related field required; experience in a donor-funded strategic communications project/program supporting Armenian state institutions preferred;
- Demonstrated experience managing strategic communications and public awareness campaigns for government, CSOs, and the private sector;
- Previous experience designing and implementing two-way communications mechanisms and citizen-centered communications campaigns;
- Experience working with government counterparts at both national and local level;
- Demonstrated ability to effectively engage a wide range of stakeholders including national and local state institutions, CSOs, media, the private sector, civic actors, and other stakeholders;
- Demonstrated professional excellence and strong analytical skills and ability to successfully and effectively lead and manage challenging and complex problems;
- Willingness to pro-actively propose and implement modern and innovative approaches, practices, and mechanisms pertaining to strategic communications, campaigning, digital amplification, and other related tracks;
- Previous USAID or other related donor experience required; knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred;
- Proven experience managing and supervising teams and individuals;   
- Demonstrated ability to fully and effectively communicate in English, both oral and written, is required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

Please submit your CV or resume to: ArmeniaStratCommsRecruit@chemonics.com with the subject line "Attn: Strategic Communications Director Application [Your Name]" no later than April 30, 2024. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am, Thanks.

ABOUT : 

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.