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• S/he is responsible for capturing, packaging,
  synthesizing and sharing project successes through methods such as success
  stories disseminated through USAID, the MSH web site, Friday Forward, and
  the MSH e Newsletter, conference presentations, case studies, and posts on
  the MSH blog, Global Health Impact.
• The Communications Specialist is responsible
  for the development and dissemination of project literature, including
  drafting regular and ad hoc reporting to USAID, in consultation with the
  M&E officer, and under guidance from the Chief of Party and Headquarter
  CHS Communications Manager
• Increase the profile of the project’s work by
  writing monthly success stories, fact sheets, drafting press releases,
  articles, etc., as noted in the project CKE plan and informed by project
  results.
• Ensure and facilitate adherence to project
  reporting requirements, including reviewing quarterly and annual reports to
  USAID and MSH for content and branding requirements and assisting with
  quarterly review slides and presentation.
• Liaise with MSH home office on final report
  preparation.
• Gather, edit, and write content for and
  maintain the project web page and promote awareness of the site.
• Provide ongoing capacity-building support for
  project staff on communications and knowledge exchange tools, templates,
  resources and approaches.

• The applicant should hold a University degree
  in Journalism, Communications or equivalent relevant experience,
• Experience in working with a busy international
  organization preferred,
• Fluent in writing and speaking English,
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally
  with clients and stakeholders,
• Excellent communications skills, as well as
  appreciation for the need to disseminate project results to a broad
  audience,
• Good understanding and sense of importance of
  attention to details.

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