(225k)The Senior DOC Specialist is a member of PPD, and the position’s primary responsibility is to produce and disseminate public information regarding the USAID Mission and its development portfolio, with the overall goal of increasing awareness and understanding of U.S. Government foreign assistance efforts, which will be done under the overall aegis of Public Affairs as the lead on Embassy outreach. The Senior DOC will lead PPD’s DOC team to investigate, analyze, collect, manage, and distribute information associated with the USAID foreign assistance program in Nepal. A crucial objective is to develop strategic information used to educate and promote better understanding of USAID programs for both Nepali and American audiences. Equally important is to ensure that outreach activities further USG goals in Nepal. To effectively achieve these objectives, the Senior DOC Specialist will work closely with the Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS), USAID staff, as well as USAID partners.
The Senior DOC Specialist will be USAID/Nepal’s primary point of contact and liaison for all information requests on program activities. S/he will supervise a highly motivated team of Nepali professionals.
A key function of this position will be to mentor the DOC team and build capacity within the Mission and with implementing partners to develop more effective communication plans and materials. S/he will also serve as principal liaison with the Agency’s Legislative and Public Affairs Bureau in Washington (USAID/LPA).
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SOLICITATION NUMBER |
SOL-367-17-000006 |
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ISSUING DATE |
July 7, 2017 |
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CLOSING DATE |
July 28, 2017 5:00 P.M Kathmandu Time. |
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POSITION TITLE |
Senior Development Outreach and Communications Specialist |
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NUMBER OF POSITION(S) |
One |
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MARKET VALUE |
GS-13 ($74,584 - $96,958) |
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ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION OF POSITION |
Kathmandu, Nepal |
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DIRECT SUPERVISOR |
Director for Program and Project Development Office or his/her designee (PPD) |
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SUPERVISORY CONTROL |
Minimal. After an initial period, the incumbent is expected to act independently with minimal day-to-day direction. |
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PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE |
Two years, with option to extend for up to one year.Beginning o/a December 11, 2017 thru December 10, 2019. |
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SECURITY ACCESS |
Must be able to obtain security clearance at the facility access level from the USAID SEC and medical clearance from the State MED within a reasonable period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected candidate). If such clearances are not obtained within a reasonable time or negative suitability issues are involved, any offer made may be rescinded. |
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AREA OF CONSIDERATION |
Open to U.S Citizens. |
Application Submission Instructions:
Send your application by e-mail to: usaidnepalhr@usaid.gov
The application must include following:
- A brief narrative demonstrating how education, experience, and skills address the requirements listed under required qualifications.
- Resume not exceeding 3 pages in length.
- Application for employment form AID-302-3
- Names and contact details for three references.
Hard copies may be sent to the following address:
Executive Officer USAID/Nepal
U.S. Embassy
G.P.O. Box 295 Maharajgunj Kathmandu, Nepal
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