Project Summary: In January 2023, MSI was awarded the Communications for Development (C4D) project to support the USAID Kenya and East Africa (KEA) and Somalia missions in conveying the impact of USAID assistance to numerous local and external audiences in a way that contributes to a greater understanding of USAID programs, priorities and results, advances development objectives, and conveys USAID's partnerships to various audiences. The USAID C4D project provides on-demand strategic and technical advisory, production, and research services to support effective communications and outreach efforts for the USAID missions in Kenya and Somalia. The current team of Communications Specialists provides a range of products and services to our clients including visual storytelling, social media, graphic design, campaigns, and media partnerships. **Please note: Only Kenyan citizens or residents are eligible for this position** Position Summary: Responsibilities: Translate video/audio interviews, social media posts, and other media forms from English to Somali and vice versa.Update the project filing system and vendors database, assisting in identifying new vendors across Somalia. Classify Mission digital photo assets into themes and clusters for social media and graphic design use. Track audience feedback from USAID Somalia social media platforms and provide weekly summaries.Attend USAID and partner coordination meetings, write and circulate meeting minutes. Support events management such as the quarterly USAID Implementing Partners meetings. Contribute to daily media monitoring on traditional and social media, including setting up systems to monitor various sources for new content and information about what is happening in and around USAID activities on a weekly basis.Identify/update transport, accommodation, and conferencing vendors within the Mogadishu airport complex. Monitor threat alerts in Somalia and provide context during team travels and field activities. Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in business administration or a related field required.Currently enrolled in a master's degree program in business administration or a related field preferred.Ability to work with non-governmental organizations, donors, development partners, or media organizations required.Strong oral and written communication, numerical, proofreading, attention to detail, and organizational skills required.Proficiency in standard software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and Google Suite required. Fluency in Somali and English required. MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer. Reasonable Accommodations:MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Additional Information Organization: 216 MSI Requisition #21600001567
