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SOW-Communication Specialist Copy Editing

Background

The U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development (AMD) is a USAID funded, four year project which aims to improve the ability of Pakistan’s commercial agriculture and livestock sectors to compete in international and national markets in the four target product lines; meat, high value and off season vegetables, mangoes and citrus. AMD will act as a catalyst for development and investment in target product lines by actively promoting cooperation and coordination amongst the value chain actors and ancillary service providers. AMD’s implementation strategy is underpinned by a strictly commercial and market driven approach with a clear focus on strengthening market access for its partner organizations, and support marketing and sales efforts, both nationally and internationally. The objective of the AMD project is to encourage investments in the four target product lines through matching grants and empower stakeholders by developing synergies among them to accomplish together what they cannot do alone. AMD will support upgrading, streamline supply chains, optimize profit margins, increase participation of women entrepreneurs, and ultimately help make Pakistani meat, high value and off season vegetables, mangoes and citrus more profitable and more competitive.

Objective

The Communications Specialist will be providing support to the AMD Communications team in raising awareness about project-related topics among the target audience (internal and external) and Pakistani public at large. An important role of the Communications Specialist is to compile reports and press releases. The Communications Specialist will report to the COP and Communication Advisor in conjunction with CNFA HQ.

 

Expected Outcomes

The selected candidate will support the communication team in compiling reports, proposals, and marketing material as required, in accordance with USAID Branding & Marking guidelines.

Proposed LOE and Period of Engagement:

 

TOTAL DAYS: 10 to begin on or about June 27th, 2016.

 

STTA Scope of Work for Technical Assistance

A communications specialist is required to support AMD project activities and record their outcomes, especially providing support in producing and editing reports, press releases, proposals and marketing material, ensuring the content is concise, consistent and both grammatically and factually correct.

We are seeking a professional who can help develop content that conveys key messages for clients and stakeholders. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Supporting project Communications strategy and activities related to project outreach;
  • Provide quality control on all reports, proposals, marketing materials, and other documents generated from the project office with particular emphasis on those for submission to USAID;
  • Collect content for weekly, monthly and quarterly status reports;
  • Draft weekly status reports for review by communications team;
  • Assist with planning, logistics and attend project events, as required
  • Provide editing and formatting assistance with communication deliverables and reports, this includes reviewing and correcting spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as fact-checking information.
  • Assist AMD team with public outreach/awareness campaigns, as required.

Requirements/Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, publishing or similar area required; Master’s Degree preferred;
  • 2-3 years of relevant work experience providing similar support, preferably in an international office environment;
  • Must be creative, resourceful and detail oriented with visual storytelling skills.
  • Self-motivated, well organized and able to solve problems, work under deadline pressures.
  • Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong creative instincts and direction, as well as a commitment to quality and precision
  •  Proficiency in Word is essential.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.