Communications and Event Coordination Expert

Organizational Context

The International Trade Centre (ITC) is a joint agency of the UN and WTO, dedicated to supporting SMEs' internationalization. Its mission is to foster inclusive and sustainable growth through trade. ITC, with FAO and WFP, implements the GRACE project in South Sudan, funded by the EU, to promote green and resilient economic development.

Job Purpose

This role supports the International Trade Centre's GRACE project in South Sudan by managing communications and event logistics. The expert will ensure effective visibility and coordination for project activities, contributing to the project's overall goal of promoting sustainable economic development, food security, and job creation. The position is home-based in Juba, South Sudan, for a duration of seven months, requiring monthly reporting on progress and deliverables.

Responsibilities

The Communications and Event Coordination Expert will develop and implement project visibility and communication strategies, creating high-quality materials such as press releases, social media posts, and newsletters. Responsibilities include undertaking photography and filming, building media relationships, and organizing radio talk shows. The role also involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating logistics for project events like workshops and webinars, managing invitations, participant registration, and vehicle deployment. The expert will serve as a local focal point for communications and visibility, conduct media monitoring, and compile reports on dissemination.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of experience in communications or journalism is required. Proven experience in coordinating program events is considered an asset.

Skills

Communications strategy development and implementation, content creation (press releases, social media, newsletters), photography and filming, media relations, event planning and logistics, media monitoring, project coordination, English language proficiency.

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