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Salary and Benefits

MVR 19,500 - MVR 22,400

Job Description

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture is implementing Maldives –Transforming Fisheries Sector Management in South-West Indian Ocean Region and Maldives Project financed by the World Bank. The project will be managed by the Project Management Unit (PMU) set up within the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture. The project will be implemented in accordance with the Project Implementation Plan (PIP), Project’s Procurement Manual, and the Project’s Financial Management Manual all of which are consistent with the World Bank’s guidelines and procedures on procurement and financial management.

The aim of the Project to strengthen regional, evidence-based fisheries management in the South-West Indian Ocean Region and to improve competitiveness in the fisheries sector in the Maldives. The project comprises of the following components.

The Project Management Unit wishes to contract a Communications Officer. The objective of this assignment is to support the media and public relation activities implemented by the PMU with the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the World Bank guidelines. The Communications Officer is responsible for formulating and implementing the communication strategy of the project and to assist in the knowledge management of the project.

In support of this, the Communications Officer will be expected to report to the Project Manager and to work closely with the Project Component Coordinators, technical staff of MoFMRA, PMU staff as well as with the project members from the World Bank.

The overall responsibilities of the Communications Officer include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Develop and implement a communication strategy and plans for the project.
2. Assist in leading the development of project level communications work plans for each component/activity on principles, processes and achievements of the project, and document best practices and success stories for the development partners and the Government of Maldives.
3. Coordinate with the Social and Gender Specialist and Monitoring and Evaluations Specialist in the implementation of the project Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP).
4. Plan all media and communication-related activities in close consultation with the project stakeholders and report on media.
5. Plan and execute all digital marketing activities, including social media advertising and email communications.
6. Prepare content for the website and social media to ensure consistency of the materials and messaging.
7. Organizing and attending promotional events such as press conferences, open days, exhibitions, tours and visits.
8. Maintain project communication archives and ensure that all communications are properly documented.
9. Develop and maintain a network of contacts within the local and international media and coordinate with departments for op-ed, press release, interviews and TV and Radio appearance.
10. Liaise with local and international media outlets to ensure the best coverage of the project action's activities & results.
11. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities and adjust strategies as needed. Develop a baseline that would help gauge the progress and impacts of the communication efforts.
12. Prepare scripts and assist in arranging, conducting, and documenting stakeholder and public engagement activities, disclosure of information and awareness raising.
13. Responding to media enquiries, setting up interviews, managing media logistics & close monitoring of all media coverage regarding the project and the implementing agency.
14. Technical supervision of translation, rewriting of information received, printing and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials.
15. Supervision of publications and press releases dissemination and social media platforms, such as posts & ads, photos, stories, success stories, etc.
16. Preparing and checking the content and announcements for the social media platforms and website to ensure consistency of the materials.
17. Develop and write newsletters, articles & advertorials etc.
18. Support other donor-funded projects and activities under the Ministry’s mandate.
19. Any other task assigned by the PMU as may be necessary for the performance of the duties for the projects.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience

3 Years

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree

Documents to Submit

Documents

• • Expression of Interest
• • Curriculum Vitae
• • Copy of National ID Card/Passport
• • Accredited copies of Academic Qualifications
• • Copies of Employment /Job reference letters (The start and end dates should be clear)

Other Information

Employment Type

• Full-Time
• Contract