Regional Communications and Reporting Manager

Resilient Communities Activity

Job Description

Regional Communications and Reporting Manager

Project Description:

The USAID Resilient Communities Activity (RCA) builds upon the predecessor program, Central Asia Support for Stable Societies (CASSS) project, to advance local capacity in preventing violent extremist (PVE) activities across Central Asia. RCA works closely with both government and civil society partners in delivering services to the most at-risk communities, expanding engagement opportunities, and addressing existing vulnerabilities. RCA responds to developing trends and adapts strategies through learning to achieve the overall project goal of reducing risks of and increasing resilience to violent extremism (VE) in Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The five-year RCA Activity will end on September 30, 2027.

Position:

The RCA Regional Communications and Reporting Manager (RCRM) will be responsible for maintaining program reporting deliverables and overseeing the design of program results-oriented and data visual aids that will support programming in a manner that clearly displays RCA’s program results. Work will include training staff to become more competent and familiar with reporting standards and the need to focus on results-oriented data.

Responsibilities:

• Implement RCA’s internal and external reporting and communications with a focus on quality and advanced infographics that highlight RCA program results.
• Regularly extract data from RCA’s Management Information System (MIS) for beneficiary facts, figures, and other program statistics for telling the story of RCA’s work and impact.
• Oversee the design of program visual infographics that depict program results, including those produced by the grantees.
• Maintain comprehensive well-organized photo e-library.
• Work with the RCA Program and M&E colleagues to ensure appropriate, quality-oriented information is being captured and shared in a timely manner.
• Compile and edit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for submission to the Chief of Party (COP).
• Assist in the development of annual work plans and other program documents.
• Respond to regular USAID data calls, urgent taskers, and ad hoc requests and liaise with national teams to obtain necessary input.
• Compile and edit success stories and ensure RCA’s story is accurately told through photos, first-person highlights, anecdotal stories, videos, and other visuals used for project reporting and positive story telling as per USAID donor requirements.
• Support and design grantee social media campaigns as required by the project.
• Provide support to the technical team members as per the USAID-approved Branding and Marking (B&M) Plan, materials development for public events, and branding and marking planning for project beneficiaries, grantees and/or subcontractors.
• In coordination with the COP obtain all required Development Outreach and Communication (DOC) Office approvals from USAID.
• Other related responsibilities as necessary in meeting the goal and objectives of RCA.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with various communication modes and mediums.
• Willing and able to travel throughout the RCA implementation areas, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, and other areas as required, in support of RCA.
• Strong visual graphic design skills, including proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with Canva
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong writing skills in English.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Practical experience as a communications and reporting staff with a USAID-funded program.
• Practical experience in developing and employing a branding strategy and marking plan in support of a USAID-funded program.
• Fluent in Russian. Knowledge of one or more languages of the region is an advantage.
• Possess both a willingness and an ability to train and be trained.

Reporting:

The position is based in the Almaty office and reports directly to the Chief of Party.

To apply for position: Please email your CV with the position title specified in the subject line no later than 4 PM Almaty time on May 24, 2024. Only those who send their CVs on indicated email will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.