Development Outreach and Communication Specialist - USAID Ghana

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. 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.

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.

MARKET VALUE: MARKET VALUE: GHS 105,062.00 — GHS 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

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.

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.

Solicitation No: 7206240R100011