Communications and Event Coordination Expert

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is seeking a Communications and Event Coordination Expert to support the South Sudan – Green and Resilient Agriculture and Climate Economy (GRACE) project. The consultant will plan and implement communications and visibility strategies, develop communication materials, coordinate media relations, and manage event logistics to promote the project and its objectives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement project visibility and communications strategies by regularly monitoring project activities and events.
• Develop and disseminate high-quality project communication and visibility materials including press releases, success stories, newsletters, social media posts and brochures.
• Undertake photography and filming of project events and beneficiaries, ensuring high-quality content according to ITC visual guidelines.
• Build strong relationships with media outlets to maximize press coverage and community outreach.
• Plan and organise radio talk shows and interviews for project beneficiaries and partners.
• Serve as local focal person for project communications and visibility activities.
• Conduct media monitoring and compile a list of news outlets disseminating project information.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate logistics and support services for project events including venue selection, setup, and catering.
• Facilitate and coordinate invitations and registration of participants for project events.
• Plan and coordinate deployment of ITC field and rental vehicles to support project personnel.
• Participate in monthly progress update meetings to report on communication and event management activities.

Requirements

• A university first degree in communications, mass media, journalism, public and business relations, public management, or related field. Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.
• At least 2 years’ experience in communications and/or journalism related areas.
• Proven experience in coordination of programme events would be an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of English is required.

Skills

• Communications Strategies
• Event Coordination
• Media Relations
• Communication Materials Development
• Visibility Strategies
• Programme Event Coordination
• Public Relations
• Journalism
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English