Team Leader: Communication and Visibility Expert in Sierra Leone

GDSI is looking for the Team Leader for the EU-funded tender “Communication and Visibility for the European Union in Sierra Leone“.

The overall objective is to increase the knowledge and understanding of the EU (what the EU is), of EU values, priorities and actions (what the EU stands for), and especially of EU cooperation in Sierra Leone, focusing on the impact of EU support to the benefit of the Sierra Leonean people and presenting the EU as a key partner regarding the consolidation of peace and stability as well as in achieving a sustainable and inclusive development.

Considering previous experience of the Delegation it is imperative that:
• key experts are stationed in Sierra Leone
• The team of key experts has extensive knowledge on the media sector and landscape in Sierra Leone.

Key expert 1: Team leader – Project Coordinator
Qualifications and skills
- University master degree in communication, journalism, political or social sciences or related discipline or equivalent;
- Excellent English expression both orally and in writing;
- Fluency in Krio will be considered as an asset

General professional experience
- At least ten year experience in public diplomacy / communication / public relations;
- At least five year experience in project management in a developing country;
- Previous experience working in Sierra Leone on communication will be considered as an asset.

Specific professional experience
- At least five year experience in implementing communication campaigns for international organisations or governments;
- Experience in crisis communication management will be considered as an asset;
- Proven skills in drafting press releases, reports, and other documents;
- Working experience on Web/Social Media/ICT.

Both Key Experts must be based and work in the country 100% of their time.
All experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on.