Job opportunity: Communications Specialist

TITLE:  Communications Specialist

START DATE/ TIME:  ASAP

DURATION: Six months with possibility of extension 

LOCATION:  Yerevan, Armenia

 

Description of Duties and Primary Responsibilities

The My Armenia Program funded by USAID and implemented by the Smithsonian Institution in partnership with Solimar International, is searching for a Communications Specialist who will focus on communications and outreach initiatives for the My Armenia Program, as well as serve as the main liaison with USAID, local government bodies, and other key counterparts as guided by COP. 

 

Specific Responsibilities:  

 

• Develop and disseminate information materials about the My Armenia Program as well as Smithsonian Institution’s work in Armenia.

• Curate and maintain social media and other communication channels owned or managed by the program; to include Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.

• Create and post relevant content on the Program social accounts as approved by the COP.

• Edit and proofread all program outreach;

• Work with printing houses to make sure that the print-ready materials are all in strict compliance with the Smithsonian and USAID marking and branding guidelines.

• Ensure all communications are compliant with the My Armenia Communications and branding manual including USAID requirements.

• Travel throughout the regions of Armenia, identify and interview key cultural stakeholders, to develop story ideas.

• Curate and maintain a relationship with local media and act as program PR liaison for Yerevan based media outlets (both print and digital press)

• Prepare press releases and media advisories in advance of project events and disseminate approved press releases, etc. to media contacts – direct follow-up contact with media to ensure publication of press releases. Develop media monitoring reports following press events.

• Monitor Armenian media, particularly for any information related to tourism and culture sectors.

• Maintain a thorough and constantly up to date contact list of all media, stakeholders, and community members.

• Additional duties as assigned by COP.

 

General Responsibilities: 

• Maintain open and effective communication with project team in Yerevan and Washington, D.C.

• Ensure close collaboration with other team members working on other aspects of the My Armenia Program  

• Detailed annual and short-term work-plan development to guide activities 

• Regular reporting on progress, activities and results of activities 

• Perform other duties assigned by My Armenia Chief of Party

 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Journalism/communications preferred or equivalent work experience;

• At least 5 years of experience in communications/PR sector; 

• Excellent written and verbal English and Armenian language skills;

• Proven creative writing skills;

• Knowledge of special software, such as Photoshop, In-design, etc.;

• Strong knowledge of social media platforms to include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube;

• Understanding of unique cultural history and heritage throughout regions in Armenia;

• Ability to work independently with only periodic guidance to achieve assigned responsibilities based on work-plans; 

• Strong, demonstrated project management skills and experience working with diverse team members and other organizations;

• Ability to work within a creative team with team members in the office and in remote locations.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Applicants are welcome to send their CVs to: [email protected] by the deadline. Please mention the position title ("Tourism Product Development Specialist") in the subject line of the email. 
 

 

OPENING DATE:  03 October, 2019

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  19 October, 2019