Communications & Engagements Coordinator - Energy Access, Africa at World Resources Institute (WRI)
1 month ago
The World Resources Institute is a global research non-profit organization that was established in 1982 with funding from the MacArthur Foundation under the leadership of James Gustave Speth. WRI is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being
Job Highlight:
Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, WRI Africa, with dotted reporting line to WRI Africa’s Energy Access Lead and WRI’s Lead for Energy Access Explorer. You will contribute to the delivery of the “Energy Access for Equitable Development (EA4ED)” and the Energy Transition pillars. It will help develop and execute a comprehensive communication and engagement strategy for the EA4ED pillar’s work, including supporting one of WRI’s flagship data initiatives - the Energy Access Explorer, as well as a strategy for amplifying and positioning the program’s work on Productive Use of Renewable Energy. You will also support development and execution of a communications strategy for the Energy Transition work. You will be supported by a global team including WRI colleagues in Africa, India, and Washington DC. You will also work with partners around the world to contribute to the acceleration of Energy Access for Equitable Development, and energy transition goals.
What you will do:
Communications (40%):
Develop and implement a communications plan for WRI Africa’s Energy Access for Equitable Development work, as well as for the Energy Transition work
Coordinate and support the development of effective outreach material including high-quality presentations, publications, newsletters, blogs, photographs, videos, testimonials, webinars, social media, etc
Coordinate and support the development of audience-specific knowledge products
Maintain active communication with focal points in partner countries and organizations
Ensure that the project website is updated
Copyediting and review of key messaging and research documents and provide comms inputs to project & donor reports
Engagement (20%):
Coordinate and help develop and implement the engagement strategy
Schedule and participate in convenings to maintain existing network and establish new partnerships
Coordinate and manage follow-up surveys and correspondence
Maintain network contacts and engagement tracker spreadsheets
Facilitate communication between partners and the public through dissemination of research and data, publications, media outreach, and digital communications
Media Relations (15%):
Coordinate with mainstream media to display and amplify WRI Africa’s Energy Access for Equitable Development work
Draft press releases and coordinate the release of media advisories to promote research
Coordinate project media relations including identifying opportunities for media coverage, responding to media requests, and arranging interviews as appropriate
Organize field visits for media and coordinate events coverage
Maintain a list of media coverage and media contacts
Events (15%):
Coordinate the production of webinars with relevant program teams
Coordinate communication support for program events, including social promotion and coverage, photography, media outreach, production of communication products, and post-event communication reports
Contribute to WRI Africa’s list of events to ensure effective and efficient coordination of communication support
Manage media during events
Institutional Communications (10%):
Contribute to WRI Africa’s communication initiatives such as compiling content for international days, blogs, the release of flagship reports, and newsletters.
What you will need:
Education: You have completed a Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Affairs, Political Science, Business Management, International Development, Environmental Sciences, or other social sciences
Experience: You have 5+ years of relevant full time work experience, preferably with international development organizations, knowledge institutions, or media
Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills
Creative, detail-oriented, and highly organized individual with a strong interest in partnerships, coordination, and communications
Ability to identify opportunities for communication activities
Experience in storytelling and writing human-interest stories
Experience in designing and organizing events
High level of comfort with Microsoft Office 365 (proficiency with SharePoint, Excel, Power point), web-based communications, and internet research
Languages: You will be proficient in written and spoken English, with any additional language is a plus
Requirements: Existing work authorization is required at the time of application. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.
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