Marketing And Communications Specialist - Devex

Synergy International Systems, Inc., a software technology and consulting firm based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, seeks a full-time marketing and communications specialist to join its growing Business Development team.

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Synergy specializes in web-based software solutions for monitoring and evaluation, development effectiveness, and e-government.? We have worked in over 50 countries, mostly in the developing world, and are known for our cutting-edge software technology and client-oriented approach.? We are currently carrying out projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.

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Position Summary

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Synergy is seeking a motivated, innovative individual to manage the company?s marketing and communications efforts.? Anticipated responsibilities include:

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• Developing a corporate marketing and communications strategy with senior corporate leadership
• Managing the company website (www.synisys.com) and social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Creating, editing, and refining communications materials, including monthly corporate newsletters, news headlines, press releases, corporate brochures and factsheets, and corporate presentations (i.e. PowerPoint)
• Designing launch strategies for new products/releases
• Participating in corporate outreach to partners and clients
• Conducting outreach to relevant media outlets
• Participating in the development of business proposals and official reports
• Participating in networking and other client/partner-facing events

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Qualifications

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• Bachelor?s Degree (Master?s/MBA preferred) in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Development, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in a communications and/or marketing position, preferably with a firm or an organization working in international development and/or information technology (IT)
• Experience and knowledge in marketing to USAID, UNDP, and other international donors, as well as to developing country governments
• Skill in the principles, methods, practices and techniques of communication and public outreach, ideally including some prior work in web design
• Ability to clearly and consistently organize, manage and present complex information in useful formats to a wide range of audiences
• Skill in workgroup leadership, project development and consensus building to conduct planning activities needed to carry out program objectives
• Ability to explain and advocate innovative communication techniques through written, spoken and visual means
• Knowledge of multimedia concepts, products, and deliverables using multimedia such as video, audio, podcasts, widgets, blogs, etc.
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Excellent written communication skills; ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task while working under strict deadlines
• Exercises independent initiative to learn new skills as part of a fast paced team centered work environment
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or French preferred

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The Marketing and Communications Specialist is a full-time, permanent position to be based in our Tysons Corner, VA offices.? Successful candidates will have pre-existing legal status permitting work in the United States.

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If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and brief cover letter to Mr. Arshak Hovanesian (

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Source: http://www.devex.com/en/jobs/marketing-and-communications-specialist-23184

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