Public Outreach Manager

About Counterpart International STEP

Job Summary

The Public Outreach Manager will provide long-term technical and administrative management of tasks related to the design and implementation of the civic and voter education national campaign in Afghanistan. The campaign will be conducted and implemented through various civil society/professional groups in Afghanistan. The various projects and initiatives are geared to educate and encourage the public engagement in the democratic and electoral process in Afghanistan.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement a public outreach strategy for the project to ensure visibility of the project;
2. Assist program subcontractors to develop and implement outreach strategies;
3. Produce project monthly reports, newsletter, write success stories, write press releases and communicate with the media;
4. Contribute to developing project website. Maintain substantive part of the website and provide information for posting on the website;
5. Manage the development and implementation of public outreach strategies geared toward promoting civic engagement in the electoral process and the decision making process in Afghanistan;
6. Develop strategies to promote information dissemination to the public and to enable public input into messages development and program design;
7. Liaise with the local media and STEP media department to enhance public understanding of STEP civic education and public outreach campaign messages;
8. Manage the public outreach coordinators tasks and provide guidance, trouble shooting and coaching;
9. Supervise and track deliverables and program progress in close coordination with the M and E and Financial Contracts Managers in STEP team;
10. Report on operational and program development and progress;
11. Conduct meetings with external stakeholders to represent STEP; including governmental and non governmental bodies in Afghanistan;
12. Coordinate with the Media Department to ensure synergy and harmony between the two program components;
13. Design and develop a cascade training plan for the partner NGOs and the civic educators on the overall program issues, reporting, planning and coordination and community mobilization skills;
14. Coordinate with Counterpart IPAC-S senior management to ensures overall synergy between both programs and teams;
15. Other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

1. BA in Social Science, Anthropology, Political Science or other related field.
2. 7+ Years of Experience in Civic Education, Community Mobilization, Public Awareness Campaigns.
3. Past experience in elections programs
4. 4 yrs Experience in Program design and project management experience
5. 2 yrs Experienced with management and oversight of multiple small/medium projects.
6. Proficient with Microsoft Office Software
7. Fluency in English.

Submission Guideline

Submission of applications:
Interested Afghan nationals should submit their applications in English (including letter of motivation and detailed CV) before February 05, 2011.

Applications indicating on the subject line the Vacancy Number POD 055 January- 22 - 2011
should be sent by e-mail to: stepjobs@counterpart-step.org
Applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for test and interview on February 2011.

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