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Communications Support Specialist

Communications Support Specialist

The Pragma Corporation is actively recruiting a full-time Communications Support Specialist for its Libya Public Financial Management (LPFM) activities. This position will be based in Tripoli, Libya. Libyan nationals are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The USAID/LPFM setting is compelling and difficult, and its accomplishments merit sharing. The Communications Support Specialist will play a key role in collecting and disseminating frequent updates and successes from the program while keeping a finger on the pulse of the relevant local and national concerns and context. The specialist will identify key media and partners for communicating project activities, to promote their uptake of stories, messages, short social media pieces, and other materials highlighting the program to key internal and external audiences. He/she will work with the Senior Communications Strategist and other colleagues to ensure that the USAID/LPFM branding and consent guidelines are followed, and to show that progress in governance, economic development, and public confidence are essential and achievable in Libya.

Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Fluent English speaking and strong English writing skills
• Excellent Arabic language skills
• Strong network contacts with Libyan media
• The ability to work independently and proactively, while also acting as a strong team player with LPFM colleagues
• The ability to produce rapid, regular, quality communications pieces that translate dry or complex material into clear and compelling stories/highlights
• At least 5 years of proven work experience in communications/journalism or a related field
• Familiarity with USAID branding and programming

How to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their application to [email protected] & [email protected] no later than 28^th of September  2021.   “Communications Support Specialist” MUST BE included in the subject line of the application email to be considered.