Communications Expert, Engines of Growth, CATALYZE

Job summary
Palladium is seeking a Communication Expert for the Engines of Growth activity in the Western Balkans.The expert will be engaged on a full/part-time basis covering the territory of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro.Primary duties include supporting the design of strategic communications activities, developing content for project materials, coordinating project events, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Support in designing the EoG's strategic communications activities• Work closely with the Communications Director and the Communications team to facilitate coordination of project communications materials, track progress, and ensure timely interactions with all stakeholders• Develop content for the Engines of Growth landing page on the CATALYZE website and the USAID Western Balkan Missions' Facebook pages• Work with project staff to develop success stories, learning briefs, blogs, and case studies• Translation of project materials from Serbian to English and vice versa when needed• Develop content such as stories, videos, etc. for CATALYZE EoG quarterly reports• Review USAID branding guidelines and ensure they are correctly applied on all activities supported by EoG• Manage the organization of project events, including conferences, webinars, meet-ups, etc. in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro• Coordinate support services during production of communications content, such as videographers, photographers, graphic designers, etc.• Coordinate and oversee the work of another communications consultant• Design a newsletter template for reporting to USAID• Maintain documentation of all project media coverage, including development of a visual material database• Create and update the events calendar• Create social media content as needed• Maintain a project library of all photos, events, published news and articles in a digital format• Maintain a close and collaborative relationship with USAID and the U.S. Embassy teams on all outreach and communications efforts• Manage press clipping for all information published about the EoG project• Provide other communications support as needed
Requirements
• At least 3 years of professional work experience in communications for USAID or other donor projects• Excellent writing skills in English• Knowledge of Serbian language• Demonstrated experience in developing success stories for donor projects• Experience in social media• Solid understanding of USAID branding regulations• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to emerging opportunities and overcome barriers• Residence in Serbia is an advantage• Driving license required• Applicants outside the Balkan region will not be considered
Key Skills Needed
• Excellent writing skills in English• Knowledge of Serbian language• Experience in developing success stories for donor projects• Experience in social media• Solid understanding of USAID branding regulations• Ability to be flexible and respond to emerging opportunities and overcome barriers