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Communications Officer

Category: General Management/Admin

Job Description

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The Communications Officer will be based in Port Moresby and report directly to the Chief of Party and support other Program staff to ensure that all partnerships, and technical approaches and activities contribute to LGP’s overarching purpose and goals. Together with the COP, s/he ensures that LGP principles and priorities are coordinated and consistently applied in compliance with USAID and DT Global principles, policies, and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Facilitate relationships among communities, NGOs, private sector partners, and government agencies
Ensure compliance with USAID branding and marking policies
Work closely with program staff to ensure clear, up-to-date, and accurate program information.
Develop communications materials and coordinating implementation activities.
Support local and provincial awareness of biodiversity policies and laws as they relate to community empowerment.
Work with site-based staff and communities to develop conservation programming communications, including conservation enterprises.
Coordinate and manage updates to program documents and work with program technical staff to revise content, and edit for clarity, readability, consistency, and grammar.
Other duties consistent with the overall focus of the position as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Other Educational Qualification

BS/BA in Communications, community Outreach, or relevant field.

Skills

Five years of experience leading project communication strategies.
Experience and proven success adhering to USAID and/or other donor organization branding guidelines and being responsible for quality assurance across organizational marketing and communications materials.
Proven track record of writing articles and news items for publication.
Proven experience implementing internal and external communications initiatives, including behaviour change communications.
Experience working with digital media, social networks and websites.
Experience providing communications training, mentoring and advice to project partners and stakeholders.
Proven experience copy editing publications and documents for submission to the USAID and/or for publication.
Demonstrated familiarity with and implementation of gender focused approaches and gender inclusion into conservation programs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and adherence to cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Adobe, or other desktop publishing software required.
Excellent conceptual, oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in the English language required.
Legal authorization to work in Papua New Guinea.

Additional Requirements

TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors, and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

Salary

Negotiable

Posted By

DT Global

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Company Name: DT Global
Website: https://www.devex.com
DT Global launched in 2019 — with 60+ years of experience from its legacy companies — to create impact, transform lives, and partner for a better world. DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. They work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Their global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, they deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.