Senior Development Outreach & Communication (DOC) Specialist - USAID
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Job Sector | NGO/Development |
| Job Location | Dhaka |
| Deadline | 22 June, 2022 |
To be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below.
Education: Bachelor's degree in mass communication, journalism or in another field relevant to development studies in required.
Prior work Experience: Minimum of five years of demonstrated successful experience in public relations, mass communication, journalism, or related field. Previous work experience with an international development organization overseas is required. Proven experience with writing and communications that demonstrates skills and hands-on experience in a combination of the following areas: public relations, editing, public information, publishing, and digital communications. Proven experience in developing and disseminating targeted information to a variety of audiences.
Job Knowledge: A working knowledge of media relations, publishing and events planning/management fields. In addition, knowledge of websites and social media communications. Knowledge of academic institutions and their work process, other USG agencies, knowledge of international organizations, and other bilateral and multilateral donor and development agencies. The ability to supervise and lead.
Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated skills and extensive hands-on experience in public relations are required. A broad understanding of issues related to international development required. The ability to establish and maintain collegial relations with press and media contacts and exercise sound judgment in representing the USG while discussing program activities with the press and media are essential elements of the job. The qualified person must possess analytical ability, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to convert planning concepts into firm plans to meet a variety of contingencies. S/he must be comfortable working independently, managing several activities at once, and working under pressure to meet very short deadlines. S/he must have management ability to plan and execute media campaigns and programs. Excellent writing skills and the capacity to present complex information accurately, succinctly and creatively for a variety of target audience. Strong, professional computer skills in the full range of Microsoft software, including spreadsheet, database, PowerPoint and graphics.
Language Proficiency: Bangla and English proficiency Level IV (written, reading, and oral) is required. English proficiency level will be tested.