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Power Africa Communications Specialist
Power Africa Communications Specialist
- United States of America
This position will perform work under the Africa Bureau Institutional Support and Services II contract (AFR ITSS II). AFR ITSS II assists USAID in achieving its program priorities by providing contracted technical, professional, operational, and administrative support staff in support of USAID’s African programs on both short- and long-term bases. Work performed under this contract will cover a range of technical and administrative areas aimed at advancing USAID’s development objectives in sub-Saharan Africa.
CAMRIS is a dynamic international development and research firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. Our core capabilities include: public heath, such as strengthening health systems and combating HIV/AIDS, TB and other infectious diseases; fostering trade and investment; expanding power and electrification; strengthening democracy and governance; expanding access to and improving the quality of education; and ensuring environmental sustainability for generations to come by fighting climate change.
Our employees enjoy a diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A U.S. government-led partnership, Power Africa harnesses the collective resources of public and private sectors to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. Power Africa is an office within the Africa Bureau that addresses one of the most pressing challenges to sustainable economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa – access to electrical power. Approximately 53 percent of the population of sub-Saharan Africa has no access to electricity. Yet, the region has significant potential to develop clean energy to meet its needs.
The Communications Specialist, who will serve as a deputy to the Communications Director, assists in managing the outreach, and internal and external communications strategy for Power Africa. They report directly to the Communications Director and work closely with Power Africa leadership and staff to advance Power Africa’s brand and communications objectives. Under the direction of the Communications Director, the incumbent is responsible for managing Power Africa’s outreach and communication strategy in Washington D.C. and supporting the Power Africa Coordinator’s Office’s overall communications and outreach efforts. As a key liaison, the incumbent will work closely with representatives from USAID, including Africa Bureau, Legislative and Public Affairs, interagency partners, and other public and private sector partners communications and public relations personnel to coordinate strategies and develop content that promotes and supports Power Africa’s key messages. This position is based in Washington, D.C., though travel to sub-Saharan Africa and other international and domestic destinations is anticipated.
Responsibilities:
The Communications Specialist is expected to respond to taskers including drafting talking points, remarks, and external messaging to support the Power Africa Coordinator’s Office. The incumbent must be hands on and politically savvy, and able to manage multiple priorities and requests. They will support a range of communications and outreach activities and will contribute to all aspects of the day-to-day communications operations, including content creation, social media, event management, and will provide communications inputs for partnerships and interagency coordination. The incumbent follows the guidance of and coordinates closely with the Communications Director in executing the following responsibilities:
- Develop talking points to deliver key Power Africa messages to our target audiences including the U.S. Congress, the interagency, Power Africa’s public and private sector partners, and international development partners.
- Develop remarks and draft speeches for Power Africa Coordinator’s Office’s leadership team.
- Draft and edit media advisories and press statements for the Power Africa Coordinator’s Office.
- Serve as the U.S.-based communications team point of contact for Power Africa to liaise with U.S. government interagency partners, and other public and private sector partners.
- Contribute success stories to increase awareness of Power Africa progress and activities.
- Work efficiently and exercise judgment to prioritize assignments and requests.
- Contribute materials to public presentations and support media engagement in the United States and globally.
- Under the direction of the Communications Director, lead on U.S.-based events and work with the Power Africa communications team on executing global events including supporting photography when needed.
- Participate in D.C.-based team meetings and coordinate with teams to ensure new information, including regular data calls, project milestones and success stories are reflected in all materials and distributed through appropriate channels.
- Develop a working knowledge of the energy sector and U.S. policy priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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