Type of appointment: Individual Consultant
Assignment start date: TBA
Assignment end date: Upon termination by either Party
Duration of the assignment: Indefinite
Supervised by: Project Manager / Senior Communications Consultant, Consult KM International
Payment arrangement: Monthly
To provide the above services to the highest standard, as part of its pool of consultants, Consult KM International is looking to engage a qualified junior- or mid-level Communications Consultant. Among other tasks, the selected candidate will be supporting Senior Communications Consultant(s) in providing high-quality communications services to the clients of Consult KM International. The candidate is to ensure that the work delivered is in line with client requirements and expectations. The candidate is expected to work independently with little supervision.
Specifically, the Communications Consultant is requested to provide the following services (not limited to):
- Support Senior Communications Consultant(s) in delivering high-quality communications services to external clients
- Support the assessment and analysis of existing communications strategies and plans, etc. through desk review and interviews (as needed)
- Support the development, revision and/or adaptaction of communications strategies and plans, content plans, and similar
- Support media monitoring and social media management as needed
- Support the development of rollout of advocacy and awareness raising campaigns
- Support content development, including press releases, social media posts, other
- Other related tasks, as may be required
Expected Deliverables
Workload on a weekly/monthly basis and corresponding deliverables are to be agreed pior to starting the work.
Qualifications
The consultant is expected to hold a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, International Development, or another related field.
The Consultant is also expected to meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in communications, or a similar role
- Understanding of and experience working in the international development, humanitarian and non-profit sectors
- Excellent writing skills
- English proficiency
- Independent worker, able to work with little supervision, self-starter
- Able to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and manage high workload
- Flexibility, able to travel as needed
Remuneration
The Consultant is to be remunerated within 30 days of receiving an invoice. All invoices are to be submitted to Consult KM International on the 25th of each month.
Duration of Assignment
As per Consultancy Agreement, the Consultant is expected to provide the required service on a rolling basis for an indefinite period of time until the Agreement is terminated by either Party. A 30-day written notice is required from either party to terminate the contract.
Location of Assignment and Travel
The consultancy is home-based. Should the Consultant be required to travel, this is to be arranged and approved by Consult KM International. All expenses incurred by the Consultant during business/official travel is to be covered by Consult KM International.
Reporting
The Consultant is expected to report to the Director of Consult KM International.