USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communication Specialist Jobs 2023 – Zambia NGO Jobs. USAID Zambia looking for “Senior Development Outreach and Communication Specialist“. Applicants with a degree in Bachelors Degree may apply on or before 2nd April 2023.
When the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was created, it brought together several existing foreign assistance organizations and programs. Until then, there had never been a single agency charged with foreign economic development, so with the passage of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (pdf) by Congress, U.S. foreign assistance activities underwent a major transformation.
USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communication Specialist Jobs 2023
The USAID has published a job vacancy announcement on 21st March 2023 for qualified Zambians to fill in the vacant post of Senior Development Outreach and Communication Specialist to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
| Recruiter | United States Agency for International Development (USAID) |
| Position | Senior Development Outreach and Communication Specialist |
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Country | Zambia |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelors Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Five years |
| Application Deadline | 2nd April 2023 |
USAID Job Vacancy 2023
Job Purpose: The Senior Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist is in the USAID/Zambia Program Office and reports to the Supervisory Program Officer (the Team Leader). The DOC plays a key and unique role to support USAID/Zambia in the achievement of its objectives by leading the production and dissemination of public information, through outreach and communication, of USAID’s activities for Zambian and American consumption. The DOC will have extensive interaction and collaboration with USAID/Zambia team leaders. S/he will maintain regular contact, coordination, and collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and Public Affairs Section (PAS) to ensure that U.S. Embassy senior staff are informed of USAID outreach and communication activities and projects. In this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for strategically planning, developing, implementing, and administering the outreach and communication program to promote better awareness and understanding of U.S. foreign assistance to Zambia. S/he guides, coordinates, and oversees the Mission’s communication practices and outreach efforts, helping to ensure that they reflect U.S. government priorities and promote USAID’s accomplishments to key audiences. S/he is also responsible for relaying related policies and achievements to key audiences, including representatives from the United States, donor community and host country. S/he supervises the Mission’s Development Outreach and Communications Specialist. Regular travel within Zambia and limited travel internationally will be required.
Position in Organization:
- Senior Development Outreach and Communication Specialist
- SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72061123R00007
- ISSUANCE DATE: March 3, 2023
- CLOSING DATE/TIME: April 2, 2023
- Location: Zambia, Lusaka
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent is required in mass communication, journalism, public relations, English, marketing, communications, or in another field relevant to development studies.
- Minimum Five Years Experience.
How to Apply USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communication Specialist Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Sol%20No.%2072061123R00007%20for%20Senior%20DOC%20Specialist.pdf
The Closing Date: 2nd April 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click to View |
| Official Website | www.usaid.gov |
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