Communications Expert, Engines of Growth, CATALYZE

Project Overview and Role:

USAID CATALYZE is a global project designed to facilitate partnerships and craft solutions to mobilize $2 billion in blended private sector and other financing to USAID partner countries. The program can work in any development sector or region, enabling USAID Bureaus and Missions around the world to efficiently facilitate investment solutions that respond to the needs of specific sectors, issues, and geographies and leverage private sector financing to achieve development objectives.

Palladium seeks a Communication Expert for the Engines of Growth activity in the Western Balkans.  The CATALYZE Engines of Growth (EoG) Activity facilitates small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) resiliency, growth, and job creation in the Western Balkans by improving their access to and utilization of appropriate finance. EoG helps mobilize capital to sustain viable SMEs and jobs in the wake of COVID-19 in the near term and promotes improved SME growth financing in the long term.

The expert will be engaged on full/part-time basis covering territory of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

Support in designing the EoG’s strategic communications activities
Work closely with the Communications Director and the Communications team to facilitate coordination of project communications materials, track progress, and ensure timely interactions with all stakeholders
Develop content for the Engines of Growth landing page on the CATALYZE website and the USAID Western Balkan Missions’ Facebook pages
Work with project staff to develop success stories, learning briefs, blogs, and case studies
Translation of project materials from Serbian to English and vice versa when needed
Develop content such as stories, videos, etc. for CATALYZE EoG quarterly reports
Review USAID branding guidelines and ensure they are correctly applied on all activities supported by EoG
Manage the organization of project events, including conferences, webinars, meet-ups, etc. in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro
Coordinate support services during production of communications content, such as videographers, photographers, graphic designers, etc.
Coordinate and oversee the work of another communications consultant
Design a newsletter template for reporting to USAID
Maintain documentation of all project media coverage, including development of a visual material database
Create and update the events calendar
Create social media content as needed
Maintain a project library of all photos, events, published news and articles in a digital format
Maintain a close and collaborative relationship with USAID and the U.S. Embassy teams on all outreach and communications efforts
Manage press clipping for all information published about the EoG project
Other communications support as needed

Required Qualifications:

At least 3 years of professional work experience in communications for USAID or other donor projects.
Excellent writing skills in English
Knowledge of Serbian language
Demonstrated experience in developing success stories for donor project
Experience in social media
Solid understanding of USAID branding regulations
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to emerging opportunities and overcome barriers
Residence in Serbia is an advantage
Driving license required

*Applicants outside the Balkan region will not be considered.

Company Overview:

About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

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