Project Communications and Partner Relations Specialist

Duty Station: In-person
Line Manager: Team Lead
Contract Type: Short-Term Consultant
Date Required: As soon as possible
Duration: 8 months with possibility of extension
Close date: 14th June 2024

BACKGROUND

Heritors Labs (HL) Limited, in strategic collaboration with the Research and Innovation Systems for Africa (RISA) Fund, spearheads initiatives to advance Ghana's Research, Development, and Innovation (R&DI) ecosystem to translate research outputs into marketable products and services. The end goal is to activate value chains and innovation markets.

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE OF ASSIGNMENT

Heritors Labs is at the forefront of fostering research and innovation commercialisation, leveraging strategic partnerships and effective communication to advance our mission. To ensure the success of this endeavour, we are seeking the expertise of a Project Communications and Partner Relations Specialist. This role is crucial for managing all aspects of our project communications and strengthening our partner relationships. The specialist will play a pivotal role in creating new partnerships, maintaining existing ones, and ensuring that our communication strategies effectively convey our objectives and achievements to a broad audience utilising various means including but not limited to traditional and digital media, publications, webinars and seminars, and direct stakeholder engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

Communication Strategy Development:
Develop and implement a robust communication strategy that aligns with the goals of Heritors Labs and our partners.
Create and manage content for various communication channels, including press releases, newsletters, social media, and the Heritors Labs website.

Craft clear and compelling messages for different audiences, including stakeholders, clients, and team members.
Coordinate with project managers to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of project updates and information.

Media Relations:
Act as the primary contact for media inquiries and manage relationships with journalists and media outlets.
Organise and coordinate press conferences, media briefings, and other public relations events.
Partner Relations:
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners, ensuring mutual goals and objectives are met.
Act as the primary point of contact for partners, addressing their needs and concerns promptly and effectively.
Develop and manage partnership agreements, ensuring all terms are clearly defined and adhered to.
Facilitate meetings and collaboration between Heritors Labs, RISA, the British Government, and other stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Develop and disseminate informational materials to stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent messaging.
Organise events, workshops, and seminars to engage stakeholders and promote project activities.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
Prepare and present regular reports on communication activities and partner engagement efforts.
Track and analyse the performance of communication and partnership initiatives.
Prepare regular reports on the status of projects, partner relations, and communication efforts.
Provide insights and recommendations on best practices for continuous improvement.