General Responsibilities

• Together with technical teams, manage the preparation of annual work plans for communication, and the subsequent development of implementing action plans.
• In coordination with the USAID DOC, maximize appropriate public awareness of Compete’s activities and development impact;
• Draft all project public communications documents and ensure review and approval by the USAID DOC prior to any public release;
• Manage media and public communications aspects of all of Compete’s public events, including timely coordination of VIP scheduling at appropriate events, agenda and timing, scene-setters, talking points etc.;
• Supervise and administer Compete’s social communications platforms;
• Supervise and ensure Compete’s adherence to USAID branding and marking requirements;
• Ensure proper implementation and record-keeping for all communications, including those involving Grants and Subcontracts;
• Review and revise reports to be submitted to USAID.
• Plan and contribute to institutional and professional capacity-building in the areas of communications in USAID Compete Activity implementing partners.

• Relevant university degree in a field related to communications, marketing, journalism, public affairs, or similar areas.

• Three (3) of relevant professional experience in communications, public relations and/or marketing functions.
• Demonstrated experience in handling strategic communication functions including branding and marking requirements, managing events, and publications for public and private sector stakeholders
• Ability to lead, motivate, and facilitate group action
• Knowledge of USAID strategic goals for Kosovo and their operating methodologies
• Ability to organize and oversee the work of outside service providers and implementing partners
• Strong training skills
• Strong conceptual and communications skills in verbal presentations and writing, in English and Albanian, and preferably in Serbian