Communications and Research Manager (Port Sudan) – DT Global

Job Brief

Port Sudan, Sudan

DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global – launched in 2019 – is built on legacy companies AECOM’s International Development Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.

Project Background:

DT Global is recruiting for project positions for a 38-month USAID-funded program in Sudan focused on strengthening citizen engagement around shared, democratic values. The program aims to build the capacity of civil society organizations, support social institution building, and strengthen strategic communications and public information/outreach in order to improve citizens’ access to timely and accurate information.

Position Summary:

The Communications and Research Manager (CRM) is responsible for overseeing the timely submission and drafting of different communications and reporting requirements, as well as discreet research deliverables, such as weekly reports, performance reports, success stories, training reports, social media messaging, and research and analytical reports. The CRM will organize and compile information from the different contributors, catalogue project photos from regional offices, cover any external requests for interview, and support all other external communications as requested. The CRM monitors multiple media outlets to keep the program appraised of relevant political and environmental updates. The Communications and Research Manager is expected to coordinate closely with the project senior management and program teams to ensure high-quality reporting on program objectives and political relevance. The Communications and Research Manager (CRM) will report to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director (MERLD).   

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the research and analysis components of the program, including scope design, procurement, monitoring subcontractors, and review of deliverables.  
• In consultation with the Chief of Party (COP), Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Director (MERLD), Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager (MELM), and USAID, identify, develop, and facilitate processes to generate, capture and apply the team’s learning to ongoing programing and for future stabilization programing.  
• Support processes that enable the program team to make more explicit their learning and knowledge generated through activity implementation and activity evaluation. 
• Prepare presentation materials on critical deliverables and contextual atmospherics, conducting briefing and training for project consultants, clients, and other project stakeholders.   
• Draft Program deliverables, including quarterly reports, weekly reports, and key technical deliverables.  
• Oversee management of program activity and communications files, ensuring they are up-to-date, compliant, and complete. 
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least three years’ working on international development projects overseas of similar scale, scope, and technical focus, with at least one of those years in a fragile state context; experience working on Sudan is a plus.   
• Bachelor’s degree in governance, peacebuilding, conflict management, social sciences, international development, international relations/affairs, business, management, political science, law, or another related field. 
• Demonstrated   ability   to   work   effectively   with   communities, civil society, local government representatives, and other stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing programmatic, administrative, and reporting functions, particularly for design and administration of in-kind or other grant activities.   
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. 
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work effectively as a member of an international team. 
• Experience developing programmatic reports and press releases. 
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and MS Access. 
• Flexible, creative, and prepared to work against ever-changing deadlines in a demanding work environment. 
• Fluency in written and oral English and Arabic is required. 
• Legal authorization to work in Sudan is required.

Core Competencies:

TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.  

COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. 

ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. 

CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner. 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly. 

PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.