Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa Vacancy

Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) is a not-for-profit
organization formed in 2006 to work with African governments, farmers,
donors, NGOs and the private sector to reduce hunger and poverty in Africa through agricultural development targeted at resource poor farmers.
AGRA has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and an office in Accra, Ghana.
AGRA is seeking to recruit an exceptional and experienced individual to fill the position of DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS. The position will be based in Nairobi and will report to the President of AGRA.

Specific Responsibilities
• Developing and implementing AGRA's strategic communications plan in E accordance with AGRA's overall organizational strategy;
• Leading a team of communications professionals to effectively implement the Communications Unit's strategies and activities;
• Overseeing the development and delivery of clear, consistent messages demonstrating the purpose and value of AGRA;
• Overseeing the development of all AGRA communications materials and ensuring that these are in concert with AGRA messages, strategy and policy positions;
• Managing media relations with the global, regional and national news media to convey and support AGRA views on issues of significance;
• Supporting senior staff on the planning of media briefs, interviews, offsite visits, and special events;
• Developing and facilitating internal AGRA communication protocols, including development and review of AGRA's program communications and staff media protocols; and
• Working with AGRA's Monitoring and Evaluation Unit to oversee development and tracking of metrics and success criteria for communications programs and activities.

Key Qualifications
• A Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, International Development, International Relations, Agriculture or related field is a requisite, while a Masters degree in a relevant field is an added advantage;
• A minimum of 10 years of senior experience in strategic communications,
• public relations, preferably as a key spokesperson for a major organization, as well as experience ,working with local, national and international media;
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in the development and implementation of strategic communications plans;
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate strategic internal and external relationships in a high pressure multicultural environment;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, vendors and partners, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of partners in a multi-line reporting environment;
• Excellent project management skills and demonstrated ability to handle shifting priorities;
• Well-developed and effective oral presentation skills and excellent writing and editing skills for print and web; and
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications is a requisite, while a working knowledge of French will bean added advantage.

Method of Application
Applicants should submit their application with a detailed CV, stating their current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting reference number DC - 02110 on both the application letter and envelope addressed to:
The Director, Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
"Kirungil", Ring Road, Wetlands, P0, Box 40092 00100 NAIROBI
For more information, applicants can visit the AGRA web site: www.agra-alliance.org

Closing Date: 26th February, 2010