Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Stakeholders analysis that will inform the communications strategy · Compelling communication strategy and narrative
• Develop and match specific messaging and platforms for different stakeholders
• Use evidence to support the validity of the recommended narrative and messages
• Develop methodology that can enable performance assessment of the communicated narrative/message
• Use technology-enabled mechanisms to track narrative performance Develop communications materials as needed (posts, talking points, speeches, blogs, visual branding, presentations, news briefs, etc.)
• Recommend speaking opportunities, produce events and products, toolkits and training required to drive the narrative

Requirements

• Leadership in national-scale campaign narrative development and execution
• Expertise in narrative development and experience developing sophisticated communications strategies, especially for high-level public interventions
• Knowledge and understanding of various narratives and messaging from South Africa’s Presidency office
• Understanding of the climate mitigation and JET IP implementation context in South Africa
• Experience in drafting compelling communications that can have traction with the general public and specifically targeted groups

• Proven experience in narrative development, communications and senior advocacy
• Strong skills in workshop facilitation and presentation skills · Proven experience in designing and managing both social media and mainstream communications campaigns
• Ability to draw insights from engagement with various stakeholders (i.e. government officers, policy makers, business, climate activists, trade unions, etc)

• Overall consulting tool kit and ability to independently drive a project Ability to engage with very senior management team, quickly ramp based on strategic direction, while completing all aspects of project execution
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders (government, business leaders, etc)
• Ability to gain buy-in from stakeholders
• Proven expertise in developing and communicating messaging that can influence policymakers
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to address diverse groups

Working Arrangement

• Location Johannesburg (50% remote, 50% in office with the team)
• Understanding of South African political context to inform messaging and strategy building
• Required start date January 2025
• Contracting period 4-6 months
• Budget TBC

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