State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project (SRASP)

RECRUITMENT: Communication/Liaison Officer. -1 position.

BACKGROUND
The Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project is an IDA grant in the amount of US$ 58 million prepared to support Tajikistan for the purpose of foundations for a more resilient agriculture sector refer to the availability of public agricultural services, including improved seeds, seedlings, and planting materials; agri-logistical services; agro meteorological information, soil testing, locust control and crop protection.

The project is implemented by the State Institution Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development Project Management Unit (SI AED PMU).

PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The development objective of the proposed project is to strengthen the foundations for a more resilient agricultural sector in Tajikistan.

State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) now invites qualified specialists with relevant work experience to participate in the competitive selection for the vacant position of the Communication/Liaison Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• The duties of the Communication/Liaison Officer include the following:
• Conceptualizing, planning, organizing, directing and implementing the overall Communication strategy, internal and external events and public information
• In collaboration with other specialists of AED PMU, organize various information activities to increase public awareness and interest about the projects. This process should stimulate the interest and responsibility of the target beneficiaries, as well as local government (district and Jamoat).
• Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media, NGOs, the field and other appropriate audiences on project activities.
• Identify, develop, distribute and evaluate variety of media materials in multiple, appropriate formats (Press releases, feature stories etc.). Ensure or enhance the quality, appropriateness
• of country specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages transmitted to the press, partners and public.
• Collaborate with mass media through activities such as organizing project site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials and share results and findings.
• Maintain and update the website of the project with the press releases, announcements and other relevant information
• Ensure that important events of the project including trainings sessions are recorded and posted on the project website Ensure that the project website is linked to other relevant sectoral websites (Ministry of Agriculture etc.)
• Responsible for systematizing of incoming and outgoing e-mail; \; and their translations to the project Director
• Other appropriate tasks as requested by the Project Management

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent should have a degree in journalism, communications, public relations or other relevant post-secondary qualification.
• A minimum five years of experience in working with media in-country is required as is an established Contact list of media either as a journalist or specialist in public relations.
• Considerable experience in general news field reporting, newsgathering and/or writing for amajor national or international news outlet will be a distinct advantage. The position may well suit a retired or semi-retired individual who is well established within the media environment of the country.
• Work experience with the World Bank projects is an advantage
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote areas is essential.
• Computer skills (MS office, MS Word, MS Excel, Power point, Internet E-mail etc) is required;
• A proven writing and reporting skills, the ability to operate under pressure and good interpersonal skills are required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Tajik and Russian

APPLICATION PROCESS
A cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume (3 pages maximum) clearly demonstrating how applicants meet essential qualifications and asset criteria should be submitted to: State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “Communication/Liaison Officer” in the subject line by no later than March 14, 2022 until 5:00 pm. Only full packages will be considered.
Applicants for the position of the Communication/Liaison Officer will be selected in accordance with the procedures specified in the "Guidelines for the selection and hiring of Specialists by the World Bank.

You can get acquainted with the full Terms of Reference (Terms of Reference and Scope of Services) of the Communication/Liaison Officer in the SI AED PMU at the address: Rudaki district, Jamoat Russia, Village 1-may, 432. Republic of Tajikistan, State Institution “Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development” (SI AED)
Contact phone: + Tel / fax: (44) 6100013; (44) 6100014; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.