Bangladesh Vacancy Announcement – English Language Specialist/Technical Writer, USPSC, (Resident Hire), GS-11

Applicable for US Citizens Only

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Dhaka is seeking a US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM), Member of Household (MOH) and qualified US citizens for the position of English Language Specialist/Technical Writer in the Program Office. The Technical Writer/Editor will serve as the resident English-language expert for USAID/Bangladesh. S/he fulfills three main responsibilities:

• Leads and/or assists with the drafting, reviewing, and editing of major USAID reporting and planning documents;
• Ensures that documents prepared by the Mission are written in American English, follow U.S. government (USG) standards for the use of clear and easily understood language, and are well organized, concise, and easily accessible to reviewers from a broad array of disciplines; and
• Provides targeted English language training to USAID staff to improve the quality of oral and written communication skills.

Definitions:

Resident Hire USPSC:  A U.S. citizen who, at the time of hire as a PSC, resides in the cooperating country as a spouse or dependent of a U.S. citizen employed by a U.S. government agency or under any U.S. government-financed contract or agreement, or for reasons other than for employment with a U.S. government agency or under any U.S. government-financed contract or agreement. A U.S. citizen for purposes of this definition also includes persons who at the time of contracting are lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United States.

Opening Date: August 25, 2016

Closing Date: September 15, 2016

Application form for Employment:

Application Form for Federal Employment: AID-302-3