• Supports in the development of an advocacy and communication strategy, by coordinating appropriate audience research and compiling and analysing relevant data. Collecting information from stakeholders and other partners, prepares background communication and promotional materials for briefing and visits of media, and other stakeholders and assists in the planning, logistic and administrative arrangements.
• Based on the existing brand tool guideline, follows up on the production of advocacy and communication materials (e.g., films, videos, audio-visuals, etc.), and oversees the qualitative aspects of production, (e.g., quality control, translations, reviews of layout and graphic design. Contributes to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing information and drafting selected sections of it.
• Supports in monitoring and evaluation of the appropriate and timely dissemination of advocacy and communication materials to target audiences, and participates in the evaluation of their impact by reviewing a variety of records, including control plans, progress reports, project inputs, budgets and financial expenditures.
• Collects, registers and maintains information on project activities by reviewing reports and through first-hand sources. Establishes/maintains an up-to-date documentation centre for publications, press releases and clippings, as well as photographic and audio-visual materials.
• Assists in the identification and formulation of development co-operation programmes and projects and participates in the preparation of draft project documents.
• May be required to carry out specific administrative operational/control tasks for project/programme activities which may include field visits to project sites.

Requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in the area of communication, media, journalism, partnerships relations or other relevant fields.

* For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years.

Work Experience: At least six years of progressive professional work experience in communication, print and broadcast media, or interactive digital media.

Skills:

• • • Knowledge of current theories and practices in communication research, and the role of mass media.
  • Ability to research, analyse, evaluate and synthesize information.
  • General ability to draft clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form; specific skills in writing press releases and articles/stories for traditional and electronic media.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with media representatives, government officials and other partners.
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team.

Language Requirements: Excellent knowledge of English and Bulgarian.