INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

The Global Green Growth Institute has been functioning as a key development partner for the Government of Guyana (GoG). GGGI in Guyana has supported and implemented development projects since 2018 in the renewable energy and sustainable forest sectors and management support and has recently expanded its support in climate resilience and adaptation. Guyana has greatly emphasized addressing climate change because of its strategic importance, as reflected in Guyana’s national strategy, the Low Carbon Development Strategy, 2030 (LCDS 2030), adopted in 2022.

POSITION SUMMARY

As a member of GGGI’s Guyana office, the Communications Associate will support GGGI’s Guyana Country Office by developing and implementing communication strategies.

He/she will be based in Georgetown, Guyana, and report directly to the Guyana Program Manager with additional supervision from the Project Officers as support will be provided across projects. As part of GGGI’s global team, the Communications Associate will interact with GGGI experts located in offices around the world to fulfil the objectives of this project. S/he will work on a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including GGGI staff and consultants.

PURPOSE

The Communications Associate will support GGGI’s Guyana Country Office by developing and implementing communication strategies that effectively promote the achievements, lessons learned and impacts of GGGI-supported projects. The role involves content creation, digital and social media management, event support, and liaising with stakeholders to enhance public awareness of GGGI’s work in Guyana. Additionally, he/she will be responsible to developing a communication strategy for the country office.

ENGAGEMENT

The Communications Associate is expected to:

• Engage with the various stakeholders and GGGI officers at the various levels of the organization and report to the Program Manager.
• In close coordination with the various project officers, will provide all communication support to the different projects for which S/he will report to the project officers.

In this context, GGGI seeks a Communications Associate who understands Guyana’s national circumstances and socio-environmental norms, to communicate the work that the GGGI does effectively.

DELIVERY

• Design the GGGI country office communication strategy.
• Develop high-quality written and visual content, including news articles, press releases, social media posts, newsletters, case studies, and success stories, to showcase the impact of GGGI’s work in Guyana
• Create and manage multimedia content, including photos, videos, and infographics, for use in reports, websites, and social media as per donors and GGGI’s guidelines.
• Ensure all communications materials adhere to GGGI’s branding guidelines and reflect GGGI’s values and strategic objectives.
• Manage and grow GGGI Guyana’s social media presence by regularly updating social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) with engaging and relevant content.
• Monitor and respond to comments and messages on GGGI’s social media channels to build community engagement.
• Track digital metrics and prepare reports on social media performance to improve and optimize engagement strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with local media, government communication teams, project partners, and other stakeholders to amplify GGGI’s messages.
• Coordinate press coverage for GGGI events, activities, and project launches, including drafting press releases and organizing media briefings.
• Support developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies to promote inclusive communication and awareness of project activities and outcomes.
• Assist in the planning and executing public events, workshops, and consultations, ensuring effective promotion and communication with participants.
• Develop communication materials such as banners, presentations, and event press kits.
• Provide on-site support during events, including managing media presence, taking photos, and capturing key highlights for post-event communications.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from GGGI’s projects for knowledge-sharing purposes.
• Prepare regular reports on communication activities and outcomes, including digital metrics, stakeholder engagement, and media coverage.
• Support the development of knowledge products, including reports and case studies, to be shared with partners and international audiences.
• Comprehensive report summarizing communication efforts, media coverage, and lessons learned over the project period.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• This is a national position open to Guyanese nationals or foreigners based in Georgetown, Guyana with permission to work and live in the country.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Preferable at least 3 years of experience in communications, preferably with an environmental, development, or international organization.
• Fluency in English communication and report writing skills are mandatory.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and engagingly
• Experience in social media management, including content creation, engagement, and analytics.
• Experience in creating high-quality communication materials and social media content.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and multimedia content creation is an asset.
• Knowledge of sustainable development, environmental issues, or green growth is a plus.

FUNCTIONAL

• Ability to manage relationships with media and stakeholders.
• Creativity and proficiency in producing multimedia and visual content.
• Effective event coordination and organizational skills.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision, and values.
• Process and share information easily.
• Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenges.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport, and resolve conflict easily.
• Promote the optimum use of public resources.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Communications Associate is a National Position at X6 grade level in GGGI’s Guyana national salary scale. The salary range for the position starts at USD 19,146 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements