Abt Associates
TITLE: Project Communications Specialist
LOCATION: Yerevan, Armenia
JOB DESCRIPTION: Abt Associates is seeking a Project Communications
Specialist for a recently-awarded USAID-funded project in Armenia that
aims to strengthen the Armenian health system and improve the quality of
health services, with a particular focus on primary health care, maternal
and child health, reproductive health/family planning, tuberculosis and
non-communicable diseases services. The Specialist will assist with the
planning and implementation of the projects communication activities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Manage project website and update content regularly;
– Format and edit program documents and technical reports;
– Work with project team to prepare newsletters and success stories
highlighting project activities and achievements;
– Oversee development and production of client- and provider education
materials;
– Assure adherence to USAID material clearance requirements and branding
standards;
– Develop a system to plan and track the progress of documents/products;
– Organize effective media coverage of all important project events
including preparation of press releases, packets and events and
documenting press coverage;
– Represent the project activities at local and international
organizations, and to external audience;
– Perform any other documentation and communication tasks as assigned by
Chief of Party.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Bachelor’s degree in relevant field;
– Minimum 4 years of work experience, with at least 2 years experience in
international development projects, preferably in the health sector;
experience with USAID-funded projects is an advantage;
– Demonstrated ability to identify and document project activities and
achievements, and identify and document best practices and success
stories;
– Demonstrated ability to communicate information to stakeholders at all
levels using a variety of communications approaches;
– Demonstrated ability to work with teams to produce written products and
media, adhering to deadlines, and short turn around times;
– Excellent writing and editing skills;
– Strong skills in Word including document formatting, and Powerpoint;
– Excellent English language skills;
– The following skills are highly desirable assets: background or
experience in journalism; photography; desktop publishing; and/or
familiarity with public health programs and the health sector in Armenia.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To apply for this position, please send your CV
and cover letter to: Armenia_jobs@… .
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.
OPENING DATE: 14 March 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 25 March 2011
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Abt Associates
Yerevan, Armenia
– Manage project website and update content regularly;
– Format and edit program documents and technical reports;
– Work with project team to prepare newsletters and success stories
highlighting project activities and achievements;
– Oversee development and production of client- and provider education
materials;
– Assure adherence to USAID material clearance requirements and branding
standards;
– Develop a system to plan and track the progress of documents/products;
– Organize effective media coverage of all important project events
including preparation of press releases, packets and events and
documenting press coverage;
– Represent the project activities at local and international
organizations, and to external audience;
– Perform any other documentation and communication tasks as assigned by
Chief of Party.
Abt Associates is seeking a Project Communications
Specialist for a recently-awarded USAID-funded project in Armenia that
aims to strengthen the Armenian health system and improve the quality of
health services, with a particular focus on primary health care, maternal
and child health, reproductive health/family planning, tuberculosis and
non-communicable diseases services. The Specialist will assist with the
planning and implementation of the projects communication activities.
