GDSI is searching for Communication and Visibility Experts for the EU-funded project “Communication and Visibility for the European Union in Sierra Leone”.

The overall objective is to increase the knowledge and understanding of the EU (what the EU is), of EU values, priorities and actions (what the EU stands for), and especially of EU cooperation in Sierra Leone, focusing on the impact of EU support to the benefit of the Sierra Leonean people and presenting the EU as a key partner regarding the consolidation of peace and stability as well as in achieving a sustainable and inclusive development.

Considering previous experience of the Delegation it is imperative that:

• key experts are stationed in Sierra Leone;
• The team of key experts has extensive knowledge on the media sector and landscape in Sierra Leone.

The intended start date is 15 April 2024, and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months.

Check out the full Terms of Reference.

We are looking for experts with the following profiles:

Both Key Experts must be based and work in the country 100% of their time.

Key expert 1: Team leader – Project Coordinator

Qualifications and skills:

• University master degree in communication, journalism, political or social sciences or related discipline or equivalent;
• Excellent English expression both orally and in writing;
• Fluency in Krio will be considered as an asset.

General professional experience:

• At least ten year experience in public diplomacy / communication / public relations;
• At least five year experience in project management in a developing country;
• Previous experience working in Sierra Leone on communication will be considered as an asset.

Specific professional experience:

• At least five year experience in implementing communication campaigns for international organisations or governments;
• Experience in crisis communication management will be considered as an asset;
• Proven skills in drafting press releases, reports, and other documents;
• Working experience on Web/Social Media/ICT.

Key expert 2: Communication Co-ordinator:

Qualifications and skills:

• A university degree in communication, journalism, law, economics, political or social sciences or a related discipline or equivalent;
• Good knowledge of information and communication strategies in the Sierra Leonean context and the relevant actors;
• Proven knowledge of Web/Social Media/ICT.
• Excellent English expression both orally and in writing;
• Fluency in Krio

General professional experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in public diplomacy, business communication or public relations in Sierra Leone;
• Strong network in the Sierra Leonean media context (TV stations, radio stations press or print media) proven by a minimum of 2 year relevant experience.

Specific professional experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in implementing communication campaigns in Sierra Leone: the provision of samples of successful campaign products designed/implemented in the past would be considered as an asset.

All experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on.