Работа в России, вакансия - Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist, USAID/CA • Алматы - id365 (вакансия в архиве)

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION - JANUARY 31, 2022

The Regional Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist provides outreach and communications support to the U.S. Agency for International Development/Central Asia Mission (USAID/CA). Specifically, the DOC serves as the primary point of contact for media and public information requests regarding USAID/Central Asia’s programs. The incumbent develops responses to these requests in consultation with the Senior Regional DOC Coordinator at USAID/CA. The incumbent maintains USAID/Central Asia' s social media accounts and leads in developing standard mission communications products, including social media content, speeches, and talking points, and provides public information quality control, especially Russian and Kazakh language content. The incumbent will assume all Development Outreach and Communications functions for all bilateral activities in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and all regional activities managed by USAID/CA. Additionally, the incumbent provides DOC support to the bilateral missions of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the Kyrgyz Republic, as needed. This position reports to the Senior Regional DOC Coordinator or his/her designee within the Strategy and Program Office. The incumbent will collaborate closely, provide support and communications training for technical office team members, country office teams, and implementing partner communications contacts to implement USAID/CA’s communication outreach strategy. The Specialist collaborates with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Sections (PAS) in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to promote mission messaging.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, advertising, or related fields is required.

b. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or advertising, in an English-language work environment is required. Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences, via verbal communications, print, broadcast, social media, and/or the Web, is required. Must have a demonstrated track record in writing, including speeches, press releases, internet and social media content, newsletters, fact sheets, etc.

c. Language Proficiency*: Level IV (fluent knowledge) of English and Russian (reading, writing, and speaking), level III (good working knowledge) of Kazakh are required. The incumbent is required to be able to prepare a variety of documents containing complex analysis of highly specialized technical information in concise and thorough manner in both English, Russian and Kazakh languages as well as answer any type of correspondence in a professional and competent manner requiring little or no editorial changes.

* will be tested (writing, reading and speaking)

d. Job Knowledge: Must be familiar with local media and the relationships between media organizations. Must understand political orientation of national and regional media outlets. Thorough knowledge of media operations (print, television, Internet, radio, social media) in public relations with a broad understanding of issues related to international development is required. Detailed knowledge is also required of each sector in which USAID/Central Asia works, including transboundary trade, energy, and natural resources (water) democracy and governance, countering violent extremism and trafficking in persons, women and youth, and health. Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, and techniques of communication, and skill in applying such knowledge to develop written information materials for dissemination through a variety of media, in order to determine and effectively use the most appropriate means for transmitting information, and to evaluate the effectiveness of plans developed to communicate with targeted audiences. This includes an understanding of the use of written communication in developing news releases, social media posts, feature stories, background statements, fact sheets, media spots, and scripts that effectively transmit information about complex USAID/Central Asia activities and functions, including a nuanced understanding of the different media environments in Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, as well as specialized knowledge of the partner missions (including the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan) and the surrounding region. Must be well equipped in social media tools and proven record of effective Facebook advertising.

e. Skills and Abilities: The incumbent must have an ability to work as a team member and provide leadership in the areas of his/her competencies:

● Must have strong people skills and ability to interact, communicate, present to, and establish and main effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels (internal and external)

● Ability to craft information messages in various media formats such as press release, speech, talking points, fact sheets targeting a variety of audiences is required.

● Must be comfortable working independently, managing several activities at once, and working under pressure to meet short deadlines, including how to shape a story and get it published, responding to media inquiries promptly, etc.

● Ability to populate, maintain, and analyze the website and social media usage is required.

● Must be proficient with computer and office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google, and Gmail and strong digital photography, photo editing skills, as well as video capture and editing.

● Ability to contribute to different types of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and Instagram is required. A flair for graphic design, as is Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and/or Adobe In-Design software.

● Must be able to edit in English and Russian languages (ability to edit in Kazakh language) to produce final products in good journalistic style. Ability to communicate highly effectively in written and oral forms is required.

● Must be able to establish priorities, adhere to and meet established deadlines, and perform responsibilities and duties with minimal guidance.

● Must be able and willing to travel both locally and internationally.

Full text of the vacancy can be found on the U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan web page.