Communications Officer

Job Description 

• Position Classification: Fixed Term – (Full Time), Tunisian, and CCN, and will be based in Tunis, Tunisia. 

Project Overview: 

The USAID Power Tunisia Program (Power Tunisia) seeks to advance Tunisia’s- energy  security and resilience by providing technical assistance and facilitating investment funding for the  deployment of clean energy technologies resulting in the Program’s three core objectives: ∙ Increased clean energy generation capacity. 

• • ∙ Reduced energy demand and consumption 
  • ∙ Lower CO2 emissions 

Position Overview: 

The Communications Officer is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all internal  and external project communications and online presence. This includes assisting with various  communication activities, editing written and printed materials, as well as organizing events and  contributing to the management of the project website and social media platforms. 

Detailed Responsibilities: The Communications Officer shall perform the following general functions: 

• • ∙ Assist in the implementation of the Power Tunisia Communications Strategy under the guidance  of the Communication Manager. 
  • ∙ Coordinate and contribute to the development of internal and external communications  materials, ensuring alignment with the project’s branding guidelines. 
  • ∙ Write and edit content in English, French and Arabic for various types of materials, including  website content, blogs, publications speeches, position papers, briefings, campaign narratives,  etc. and ensure a consistent style and tone in all languages. 
  • ∙ Collaborate with the Communication Manager to identify potential success story topics and assist  in finalizing success stories in coordination with relevant team members. 
  • ∙ Contribute to the development and expansion of the project’s online presence across various  social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Collaborate with other project  members to create engaging and informative content that resonates with the audience on these  platforms. 
  • ∙ Provide support in writing, copy-editing, and ensuring proper branding of project reports or  deliverables as per the Branding & Marking guidelines. 
  • ∙ Develop bilingual English/French materials for meetings, speeches, trainings, and events upon the  Project team’s request.  
  • ∙ Perform translations of program outreach materials and technical documents, including grant  agreements, subcontracts, program documents, reports, and deliverables, between English,  French, and Arabic. Ensure that translations and interpretations accurately convey all information  without any alterations or omissions, preserving the original meaning and tone in the three  languages.  
  • ∙ Provide interpretation for events, meetings, trainings, and other pertinent discussions, ensuring  smooth communication between English and French, as well as English and Arabic, when  required. 
  • ∙ Stay updated on USAID communications and branding regulations and assist in educating project  team members on compliance requirements.
  • ∙ Collaborate with the Communication Manager to manage and maintain the Power Tunisia  project’s website. 
  • ∙ Assist in organizing and coordinating all PT events, both in-person and remote, including  workshops, conferences, trainings, and external meetings. 
  • ∙ Support media correspondence for all events and handle press releases in coordination with the  Communication Manager. 
  • ∙ Assist in any other duties assigned by the Communication Manager to support the overall  communication efforts of the project. 

The Communication Officer will work closely with the Communication Manager to ensure smooth  execution of communication activities and maintain adherence to the project’s branding standards and  USAID regulations. 

Supervisor and Reporting Responsibilities:

For all routine responsibilities and duties, either directly or  indirectly related to the position description, the Employee shall report directly to, and be supervised by  the position of the Communication Manager. The Employee’s Supervisor may change from time to time  on an ad hoc or temporary basis depending on the needs of the Project. 

Qualifications:  

• • ∙ Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or relevant field. Graduated from a French school is preferred. 
  • ∙ Minimum of five years in Communications work, preferably within international development or  similar context. 
  • ∙ Demonstrates exceptional writing and verbal skills and ability to write, communicate, and  prepare engagement materials fluently in French, English and Arabic. 
  • ∙ Possesses strong expertise in social media management to effectively manage social media  platforms, engaging the audience and fostering growth in the project’s online presence.
  • ∙ Experience organizing and implementing a wide range of events, including conferences,  workshops, trainings, launch events, webinars, and more, both in-person and remotely.
  • ∙ Proficient in Microsoft Office and design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Canva  to create captivating and visually appealing communication materials. 
  • ∙ Demonstrate photography and video skills, capturing high-quality images and videos for project related content and events is preferred. 
  • ∙ Experience working with the media including coordinating participation of members of the media  in events, developing press releases, etc. 
  • ∙ Prior experience on USAID or donor-funded projects is preferred. 
  • ∙ Adherence to confidentiality and data protection requirements. 
  • ∙ Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to solve complex problems.
  • ∙ Foster a spirit of positivity and seamless collaboration within the team, promoting teamwork to  collectively achieve project communication goals. 
  • ∙ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced office environment.
  • ∙ Experience working in similar context in North Africa/Middle East region.