Specific Responsibilities


Implement the RAFFS Project Knowledge Management, Communications, Visibility and Advocacy Strategy and Plan.
Design, roll out and manage a continental advocacy campaign to create high visibility for the Policy Framework for Economic African Feed and Fodder Sub-Sectors and Agro-Industries (PFEAFF) and reporting on feed and fodder under the Kampala Declaration Biennial Review Report.
Lead the process of identification, articulation and dissemination of narrative and key messages that are aligned to the delivery of the RAFFS Project objectives, and desired outcomes and impact.
Communication to support behaviour change to enhance response and change in practice related to emerging narrative and best practice for better results in the feed and fodder sector.
Contribute to content on feed and fodder on the Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems Project Microsite, and Online Community platform.
Develop and maintain Media relationships and build capacity of relevant media organizations, journalists and science communicators at continental, regional and national levels.
Facilitate the usage of communication platforms and tools and conducting training activities for various internal and external stakeholders.
Work closely with Senior Knowledge Management Officer to capture, document and package information and knowledge, in the form of lessons learned and best practices, success stories, and data visualisation.
Develop communication materials, including the Feed and Fodder business and industry journals and manage their dissemination widely among target groups through a wide array of online platforms, social media channels, multimedia productions, knowledge fairs and exhibitions, radio, television and media networks.
Provide support to stakeholders in advancing good communication practices to enhance the visibility of feed and fodder resources development activities across the continent.
Promote the visibility of the RAFFS Project, the project donors and implementing partners through various communication outputs and platforms, working closely with the graphics designer.
Submit a monthly progress report on the implementation of this contract.


Requirements

Academic and Professional Qualifications


A minimum of a university degree in either Communications, Science or Development Communications, or Journalism.
A relevant Master’s Degree will be considered as an added advantage.


Relevant Experience


Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in developmental projects, with in the public and private sector;
Experience working in development agencies beyond national level, at regional and or continental levels;
Demonstrated experience in conducting and managing a large-scale advocacy campaign, and generating advocacy messages tailored to elevate narrative and persuade target audiences for policy and institutional change;
Demonstrated capacity in developing, designing and implementing evidence-based comprehensive social and behaviour change communication programmes, preferably in the agriculture or livestock sector;