The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks to hire a Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist. The position is open to qualified American and Kenyan citizens.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
This local hire personal services contract (PSC) will serve as a focal point for all collecting, investigating, managing and distributing information associated with the USAID foreign assistance program in Kenya.
He/she will
(1) develop an overall USAID/Kenya Mission communications and outreach strategy,
(2) work closely with other DCO experts in the Mission to highlight U.S. assistance program contributions to Kenya,
(3) serve as the principal USAID contact with representatives of the local and international media in Kenya to promote ideas and feature stories on USAID programs, and
(4) maintain USAID/Kenya web site.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Education: A master's degree in public relations, journalism, international relations/development, public affairs/administration or a related field (such as communications, English) is required. Additional professional work experience in a related field may be considered in lieu of a master's degree.
Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years of demonstrated successful experience in public relations, or a related field, is required. Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Relevant marketing experience will be considered, as applicable. Previous work experience with an international development organization is desirable. 40%
Knowledge: The successful candidate must be capable of Grafting information messages in various media formats (e.g., press releases, web-site, cables, etc.) that target a variety of audiences. Good coordination and organizational skills within a multi-cultural work environment is essential. 30%
Skills and Abilities: The incumbent must be able to develop and maintain extensive range of contacts with highest and working level officials through out the Mission, as well as key officers within USAID/EA, the Government of Kenya officials, donors, private sector and non-governmental participating organizations.
The incumbent must be able to effectively identify, mobilize, and draw upon the expertise of technical and managerial personnel in the Mission. Excellent written/oral English communication skills and interpersonal skills are required. Significant knowledge of and dexterity with word processing is essential. Familiarity with data bases, electronic mail, and web-site development is preferred. Local language capacity is desired. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to participate actively in meetings as appropriate with the Embassy, AID/Washington representatives, other donors, the GOK and other recipient entities. 30%
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments to the following address:
Human Resources Office
Re: Development Outreach and Communication Specialist
P. 0. Box 629, Village Market 00621,
Nairobi, Kenya
APPLICATION MUST REACH THE USAID OFFICE BY COB JANUARY 30, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Development Outreach and Communication Specialist Job Vacancy: USAID
