Job Vacancy For Development Outreach and Communication Specialist



The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Development Outreach and Communication (DOC) Specialist in the Regional Programme Office of USAID West Africa.

Job Summary

• This position reports directly to the Senior DOC Specialist in the USAID/West Africa (WA) Regional Programme Office.
• S/he collaborates closely with more than 50 technical office team members and implementing partner communications contacts to implement USAID/WA's communication outreach strategy.
• In addition, the DOC Specialist works closely with international, regional, in-country public relations and media contacts along with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) in various Embassies to ensure that Embassy personnel are properly apprised of USAID/WA activities and projects in or affecting their countries, and that U.S. outreach and communication efforts are coordinated effectively and efficiently.
• The DOC Specialist also liaises with USAID's Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) in Washington D.C. USAID/WA, manages the U.S. Government development programmes throughout West Africa, including very high profile Presidential Initiatives such as Feed the Future, Power Africa, the Young African Leaders Initiative, and the Global Health Initiative which includes the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Additionally, incumbent also responds to communication outreach needs from implementing partners and support offices in Benin, Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire.

Qualification Required & Experience

Education & Prior Work Experience:

• Successful completion of bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or other relevant areas, and a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in related fields, with more than three years of experience in public relations, communications, and/or journalism is required.
• Successful applicant must have demonstrated track record in writing, including speeches, press releases, internet content, newsletters, fact sheets, etc. Level IV English (fluent) language and Level II French language (written and oral communication) is required. Language proficiencies will be tested.

This position is open to Cooperative Country Nationals (an individual who is a Ghanaian citizen - or a non-Ghanaian citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in Ghana. All applicants must provide proof of eligible citizenship in their application. Non-Ghanaian citizens must attach copies of their permanent residency permit to their application to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Accra-Ghana. If transportation to Accra is required, it will be the employee's responsibility. Failure to provide the stated requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions.

Solicitation No: 7206240R100011

MARKET VALUE: GHS 105,062.00GHS 157,598.00 equivalent to FSN-10 In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of USAID/West Africa. Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements, must submit applications via email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

All applicants must cite the position title and solicitation number within the subject line, and attach a cover letter, current resume with at least three references of direct supervisors within the last five months from applicant's professional life. relevant certificates, and a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors.

Attachments must include a signed Form AID 302-3 offer or information for PSC available at http://www.usaid.gov/form and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003/2010 or pdf.

USAID/WA anticipates awarding one Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.

Closing Date: 18 March, 2020