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Dakar, Dakar Region, Senegal • Remote OK
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The consultant will develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to facilitate information flow among project stakeholders. They are also responsible for producing multimedia content, managing media engagement, and building the communications capacity of local partners.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field. Proven experience in communications strategy development, media relations, and proficiency in content creation tools like Adobe Photoshop and Canva are required.
Application deadline: Thursday 20 August 2026, 23:59 BST
Location: Remote in Guinea, West Africa
Duration: 12 months
The Pic de Fon Classified Forest, located in Guinea's Beyla and Macenta prefectures, spans 26,300 hectares. Established in 1953, this biodiversity-rich area is crucial for the conservation of diverse flora and fauna, including significant populations of West African chimpanzees.
As the technical partner, BirdLife International, working alongside Guinée-Ecologie, will coordinate conservation efforts and monitor environmental impacts under the Pic de Fon Classified Forest’s Five-Year Management Plan.
BirdLife International is inviting technical and financial proposals from suitably qualified Communications Consultants to develop and implement a communications strategy that will ensure the timely and effective flow of information among key stakeholders including local communities, government, civils society, and private sector among others.
1. Pic De Fon Project Communications Strategy
· Comprehensive communications strategy developed and approved, including key messages, target audiences, communication channels, branding guidelines, and implementation framework.
2. Annual Communications Plans
· Annual communications work plans developed and implemented, aligned with project work plans and reporting schedules.
3. Communications Materials
· Regular production and dissemination of: Success stories and human-interest stories; Press releases and media briefs; Brochures, fact sheets, flyers, and infographics; Social media content and digital campaigns; and branded visibility materials.
1. Media Engagement and Visibility
· Media contact database established and maintained.
· Media outreach activities conducted.
· Increased coverage of project activities in print, broadcast, online, and social media platforms.
2. Event Communications and Visibility Support
Communications support provided for project meetings, workshops, stakeholder forums, and field events.
Event coverage reports, photographs, videos, and communication products developed and disseminated.
3. Photography and Videography Management
Curated library of high-quality project photographs and videos maintained.
Multimedia content shared with BirdLife Africa communications teams in a timely manner.
Appropriate consent documentation collected, filed, and linked to relevant materials.
4. Project Communications Repository
Centralized and regularly updated repository containing all communications products, multimedia assets, branding materials, media outputs, and consent records.
5. Capacity Building for Guinee Ecologie
Training sessions, coaching, and mentorship provided to the communications focal point.
Capacity-building materials and guidance notes developed.
Demonstrable improvement in communications planning, content development, and media engagement capacity.
6. Communications Monitoring and Reporting
Quarterly communications progress updates (where required).
Annual communications report documenting activities, outputs, reach, media coverage, lessons learned, and recommendations.
7. Additional Communications Support
Timely delivery of other communications-related assignments and products as requested by the designated supervisor(s).
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English. Knowledge of other local languages spoken in Nzerekore region of Guinea is an asset.
Proven experience in developing and implementing communications strategies.
He/she should have advanced working knowledge of MS Office Suite in addition to basic design and layout skills, adept in using Adobe Photoshop, Canva and other content production tools.
Proven experience in media relations.
Experience managing digital communications platforms and social media engagement is an added advantage.
Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to deliver quality output with tight deadlines
The candidate should be able to work independently – with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors.
Prior communications experience in the conservation sector is an added advantage
Technical and financial proposals including a covering letter summarizing the bidder’s suitability for the consultancy, and names and contact addresses of three referees known to the applicant in a professional capacity, should be sent via email before the application deadline of 20th August 2026 to: [email protected]
Before submitting the application, please ensure you have read through the full terms of reference here.
We are the world’s largest Partnership for nature with 125 Partners in 120 countries
We’re BirdLife International, the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. We’re made up of 124 worldwide conservation organisations and a Global Team. For over a century, we’ve been uniting and strengthening conservation across borders, so birds and all life can thrive. From forests to wetlands and from mountains to seas, birds’ migratory journeys reveal the health of our world. Using birds as our compass, we protect migration paths across borders, strengthen conservation, and unite voices in every region of the world. We conduct world-leading research, build sustainable solutions, and influence decision makers to conserve nature around the world. By combining hands-on experience and a long-term global vision, we create an ecosystem of action.
Offices: Wellbrook Court, Girton Road, Cambridge, CB3 0NA, GB · 354 Tanglin Rd, Tiong Bahru, SG · Avenue de la Toison d'Or 67, Brussels, 1060, BE
We are the world’s largest Partnership for nature with 125 Partners in 120 countries
We’re BirdLife International, the only global Partnership conserving birds and all life on our planet. We’re made up of 124 worldwide conservation organisations and a Global Team. For over a century, we’ve been uniting and strengthening conservation across borders, so birds and all life can thrive. From forests to wetlands and from mountains to seas, birds’ migratory journeys reveal the health of our world. Using birds as our compass, we protect migration paths across borders, strengthen conservation, and unite voices in every region of the world. We conduct world-leading research, build sustainable solutions, and influence decision makers to conserve nature around the world. By combining hands-on experience and a long-term global vision, we create an ecosystem of action.
Offices: Wellbrook Court, Girton Road, Cambridge, CB3 0NA, GB · 354 Tanglin Rd, Tiong Bahru, SG · Avenue de la Toison d'Or 67, Brussels, 1060, BE
