Communications Manager - Congo Basin Forestry Action Programme (CBFAP)

Abt Global

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Abt Global Britain seeks a Communications Manager to support the anticipated FCDO-funded Congo Basin Forestry Action Programme (CBFAP). CBFAP is a seven-year program to support effective forest governance and markets reform; provide grassroots support to local communities; mobilize private sector finance for forests; and drive reform, ambition and cooperation. The Communications Manager is responsible for delivering key communications products and maintaining public relations with key stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

Manage and supervise the CBFAP Communications Coordinator
Provide high-quality communication advice and other services to the CBFAP management and program teams
Develop, review, and implement the CBFAP Communications and Engagement Strategy and Action Work Plan (covering both external and internal communications)
Support the implementation of the CBFAP Communication Strategies and project strategies as they arise, including producing strategic public diplomacy materials
Implement relevant communications components of the CBFAP GEYDSI strategy
Produce high quality communications products including, press releases, reports, meeting minutes, talking points, social media content including short videos, and identifying content for CBFAP and Abt internal newsletter)
Collate relevant information from a variety of sources, extract appropriate material and present it in a coherent manner to senior managers
Manage the responses to general inquiries from stakeholders and partners
Utilise desktop design and publishing software to produce reports and other media material for stakeholders
Market, communicate and coordinate events including assisting with the coordination of events including launches, seminars, conferences and other key Subnational and CBFAP communication activities
Provide creative, editorial, and operational support for communications projects
Raise the profile and visibility of Program activities
Facilitate the sharing of information across the partnerships through reflection workshops and support stakeholder engagement
Manage the partnership brand in line with FCDO guidelines
Provide any other support as required

What We Value

We are seeking an individual who will bring:

Relevant tertiary qualifications in journalism, development, social science, economics, governance, or another relevant discipline
Demonstrated understanding of role and activities of public and private sectors and non-government and faith-based organisations in a complex environment such as the Congo Basin
Demonstrated experience (10+years desirable) in managing and delivering communications strategies and activities for large, complex programs. Experience in international development would be an asset
Experience in creative communications, videography, content writing and managing both external and internal communications and activities
Proven written and oral presentation skills in English and French
Experience working with FCDO (or other donor)

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