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Communication Expert - Global Gateway Facility for Central America (m/f/d)  Bookmark jobadShare jobad 
 Job-ID:  V000059100    Location: Costa Rica   Assignment period: 11/01/2024 - 10/31/2028   Field: Economic Development   Type of employment: full- or part-time   Application deadline: 07/03/2024     
Job description 
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services. 
GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „Global Gateway Facility for Central America”, in Costa Rica. Activities will take place in the six SIECA member states: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. 
The overall objective to which this action contributes is to Improve the structured and inclusive dialogue with non-state actors on regional integration, the implementation of the Association Agreement and unlocking EU investment opportunities in a Global Gateway perspective. 
The purpose of this action is to strengthen the participation of civil society (private sector and civil society organisations) in the implementation of the EU-CA AA to support progress in the Trade and Sustainable Development agenda (labour rights, notably decent work, gender equality and economic empowerment/inclusivity) and related dialogue, and to contribute to unlocking potential for investment opportunities. 
Gender-related aspects and in particular women’s economic empowerment will be given a particular importance.   
Your tasks 
Under the supervision of Key Expert 1 and in coordination with Key Expert 2 and 4, the Communication expert will be responsible for promoting and strengthening strategic communication to position and disseminate at local, regional and international level the results achieved and knowledge products generated by the Global Gateway Facility. The communication expert will be co-responsible for drafting, coordinating and implementing the communication strategy and all visibility tasks under the Global Gateway Facility.   
Your profile 
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 University degree in communication, public relations, knowledge management or a relevant directly related discipline or minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in communication Master studies will be considered an advantage Excellent handling of the English and Spanish language Excellent multimedia skills in the usage and application of communication tools, software, and digital and graphic tools, including Microsoft Office packages, photographs and graphic design programmes (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and video publishing programmes) Proven writing, content creation, storytelling and editing skills Proven strategic communication skills Proven digital and social media management and analytical skills Media relations and publicity skills will be considered an asset Interpersonal communication and stakeholder relationship skills will be considered an asset  
 
General Professional experience 
 Experience of at least 5 years in communication, journalism or public relations work preferably applied in Central America. Regional experience will be seen as a comparative advantage Extensive experience in designing and implementing communication strategies, communication and knowledge products at local, national and preferably regional level, for economic and/or social projects, with a gender and sustainability approach Proven experience in the graphic design of communication materials and in the production of audiovisual materials will be considered an advantage Proven experience in strategic communication and excellent drafting and speaking skills Proven experience in social media and web-design  
 
Specific professional experience 
 At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing communication strategies, communication and knowledge products at local, national and preferably regional level, for economic and/or social projects, with a gender and sustainability approach Experience in ensuring effective communication, promoting visibility, ensuring that the knowledge generated is capitalised and disseminated Proven experience in organising relevant meetings and events      
Location information 
The operational base for this contract and this position will be located in Costa Rica.   
Notes 
The intended start date is November 2024, and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date. 
This position is 55 % part-time. 
Please send us an updated CV in EuropeAid format in English.    
 






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