Creative Associates International is a fast-growing, social impact company that specializes in the areas of education, economic growth, democratic transitions, and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Chevy Chase, Maryland (within the DC metro area), this global development organization has a field presence in more than 25 countries and a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department. Since its founding in 1977 by four enterprising women, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Project Summary
The USAID-funded West Africa Trade and Investment Hub Project (hereinafter referred to as the Trade Hub) is a five-year, $140 million trade and investment facilitation activity that seeks to improve private sector competitiveness in West Africa through a market-based approach. By working in partnership with the private sector and fostering co-investments, the project will generate new private-sector capital investment into key sectors to create jobs and increase trade between the U.S. and West Africa, including through increased utilization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The project comprises of three main components:
Through this Co-Investment fund and technical assistance, the Trade Hub will improve companies’ abilities to expand business operations, increase productivity, and create jobs that build on the talents and aspirations of West Africa’s growing population. The Trade Hub will collaborate on specific commercial opportunities with firms, service providers, research organizations, and other business network actors to access private capital that will contribute to large-scale jobs, exports, and investment, particularly with strong, demonstrated, or potential links to the U.S. companies and investors.
Position Summary:
We seek a dynamic and talented Communications Specialist to create and implement communication strategies to support the Trade Hub’s needs and highlight activities implemented by multiple co-investment partners across the region. The Communication Specialist will work with a dynamic team to drive projects from initial concept through final delivery, working collaboratively with the technical team. The Specialist should be a writer, critical/creative thinker, and storyteller. They will be collaborative, passionate, high-energy, organized, articulate, and able to distill clear messages to promote the Trade Hub’s mission and impact. We’re looking for a communication professional to join our team who is passionate about telling human-angle stories and strategic communication.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Communications Specialist will report directly to the Communications Manager and work closely with the other team members.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:Marketing & Public Relations
We are a dynamic team with multiple skill sets. We seek a Communications Specialist with experience in creating and writing content that will promote the Trade Hub’s objectives and the achievements of our co-investment partners’ activities.
Writing & editing
Outreach & events
Administration
Desired skills and qualifications
Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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