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The Consortium’s mandate and strategic intent is built on the basis that sustained development in sub-Saharan Africa requires well-trained, locally based professionals.
AERC agitates the provision of capacity building in economic policy in Francophone and Anglophone African countries through provision of support in the areas of policy research and training.
AERC is seeking to recruit a dynamic and suitable individual to fill the position of Director, Communications and Outreach.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director Communication and Outreach will be responsible for providing leadership and management of the communications department, which comprises the communications and ICT units.
Specifically, the key responsibilities will be as follows:
· Develop and implement the communications and outreach strategy;
· Manage and direct internal and external communications;
· Oversee the implementation of public affairs programmes, maintain media relations as well as direct-to-consumer editorial content strategy;
· Oversee the development and implementation of ICT strategies, operational plans and activities;
· Advise the Management on communications with the network, donor and other stakeholders.
· Maintain current information on the AERC website as well as ensure AERC knowledge resources are readily accessible on the web;
· Overseeing the preparation, revision and implementation of the annual budget and managing grants issued by the Division; and
· Prepare and submit communications and ICT reports to the Board, donors, programme committee and management as required.
Applicants must have a Masters degree in Communications / Journalism / Public Policy / International Relations.
A PhD in the any of the above fields is preferable.
The ideal candidate should have at least ten years relevant experience, five of which should be at a management level in corporate and strategic communication and managing, planning and executing strategic ICT plans.
Good communication, interpersonal and team playing skills are essential while ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is also crucial.
If you believe your career objectives match this challenging role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the relevant reference number AERC/DCPP/05.11, stating your current position, remuneration, email and telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees.
To be considered your application must be received by 3 June 2011 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P.O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke
A PhD in the any of the above fields is preferable.
The ideal candidate should have at least ten years relevant experience, five of which should be at a management level in corporate and strategic communication and managing, planning and executing strategic ICT plans.
Good communication, interpersonal and team playing skills are essential while ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines is also crucial.
If you believe your career objectives match this challenging role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, quoting the relevant reference number AERC/DCPP/05.11, stating your current position, remuneration, email and telephone contacts, and names and addresses of three referees.
To be considered your application must be received by 3 June 2011 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P.O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke
