US Embassy in Uganda Jobs – Deputy Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Advisor Vacancies
General Statement of the Purpose of the Contract
USAID/Uganda is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Resident Hire US Personal Service Contractor USAID/Uganda Deputy Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Advisor – worldwide. The Mission manages a broad range of activities in education, health, agriculture, economic growth, environment, democracy and governance, and humanitarian assistance.
Under the supervision of the Supervisory DOC (S/DOC) and in close coordination with other DOC team members, the D/DOC prepares and edits public information and publicity materials for general audiences and visitors; facilitates story placement with local and international television, radio, print and electronic media; and leads outreach programs and events, to include public affairs campaigns and local events.
Statement of Duties to be Performed
Control and Oversight for Written Materials:
The D/DOC serves as a writer, editor, and quality control manager for internal and external written materials and stories coming through the DOC team.
The D/DOC serves as a primary drafter for written stories and blog articles published by the DOC team. This is done in conjunction with the appropriate technical office representatives or implementing partners.
For all events requiring remarks or talking points to be delivered by U.S. government officials, including USAID leadership and/or staff, the D/DOC thoroughly reviews and edits these documents to fit the style and needs of the speaker, and ensures that key policy messages are taken into account. While primary authorship for these materials generally rests with relevant technical points of contact, the D/DOC works closely with these POCs to ensure timeliness and quality.
The D/DOC works closely with technical office POCs to ensure timely clearance and delivery of all written materials and remarks associated with events which the S/DOC clears with the Embassy Public Diplomacy Office (PDO).
Supervision and Coordination:
The D/DOC will monitor and evaluate progress toward communications objectives as outlined in the Missionapproved Communications Strategy.
The D/DOC will work closely with the technical office communications specialists to help ensure that the A/CORs in each technical office receive guidance and support on their communications responsibilities. In the absence of one of the technical office communications specialists, the D/DOC can fill that support role on a temporary basis. The D/DOC will work closely with FSN staff on the DOC team, as well as technical office communications specialists, to ensure that the Mission communications calendar is up-to-date and in line with the Mission Communications Strategy.
Social Media:
The D/DOC is responsible for managing a system among implementing partners (IPs) and A/CORs for collecting content that could be shared on social media, including photos, videos, and information pertaining to USAID/Uganda programs. To this end, the D/DOC will liaise regularly with IPs, A/CORs, and technical office communication specialists to solicit potential content for social media.
The D/DOC is proactive and creative in developing and managing social media campaigns, monitoring social media analytics, working with partners to target specific audiences, and anything else that can be achieved using social media channels.
The D/DOC responds to requests from the U.S. Mission to Uganda for social media content.
Site Visits and Storytelling: 10% of time
The D/DOC will periodically (2-3 times per year) travel to visit USAID activities being implemented in different areas of Uganda and help to collect content for storytelling on USAID platforms.
Events Coordination and Support:
Alongside other extended DOC team members, the D/DOC will work with the S/DOC to provide support to USAID and Embassy leadership at events. In addition to the preparation of written materials, events support may include: advising technical teams on protocol issues, site selection, staging, and logistical issues; identifying and scheduling speakers; providing on-site coordination of media; and following up with media to ensure coverage of public events. The D/DOC is responsible for drafting/reviewing all event information and materials to be posted to the Mission website.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree(masters degree preferred) in a development field,international affairs communications, and journalism, or a related area.
Work Experience:
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of international communications or similar; demonstrated management experience specifically within the communications field is required.
Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required.
Prior experience in public information and outreach is required; experience living and working in Africa is desirable.
Experience with building capacity and mentoring is desirable.
Language Proficiency:
Fluent, outstanding verbal and written English communication skills, analytical ability, and interpersonal relationships are required.
Knowledge of Ugandan languages, culture and work environment is desirable but not required.
Technical Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of media operations (e.g., print, television, internet, radio) from the perspective of knowing how to shape and get a story out is required.
Demonstrated skills and extensive hands-on experience in public relations are mandatory.
Possess the ability to craft information messages in various media formats (e.g. press releases, website, blogs, etc.), targeting a variety of audiences both local and stateside.
Strong writing, developmental editing, and copy-editing skills required.
Experiencing working with and managing social media platforms and crafting social media content required.
Creative skills to present information in attractive, interesting, readable formats is desired.
Demonstrated skills in photography, layout, and graphic design are strongly preferred.
Ability to make contacts at the senior-most levels throughout the local and international community, articulate views, work with teams to convey Mission positions to a variety of audiences is desired.
Knowledge of re-engineering policies, procedures and directives related to strategic communications programming, activity development, achieving results, performance monitoring, and activity and program close-out is desirable.
Skills and Abilities:
The D/DOC must have demonstrated ability to exercise significant, independent professional judgment.
The D/DOC must be able to recognize operational problems and issues and address them appropriately.
The D/DOC must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated analytical skills.
The D/DOC must also have displayed an ability to work collaboratively, build consensus, serve as a personal mentor, and effectively coordinate with external actors in multicultural settings.
In summary, S/He must:
Possess strong and demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of event planning, public relations, speech and press release writing, media relations, and journalistic writing and reporting techniques
Have knowledge of technical aspects involved in the production of different public outreach activities, such as production of televised programs
Maintain superior levels of professionalism while working under pressure
Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills
Possess good understanding of local environment and culture
Possess excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
Possess strong, working knowledge of Google applications and/or similar Microsoft products
Possess exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence relationships positively
Possess superior project management skills and the ability to take initiative working with the direction of management; must be able to take ownership of projects, creatively problem solve and see through to completion
Be willing to assume duties and responsibilities in all communications areas, as needed
Be familiar with using a digital
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy in Uganda Jobs – Deputy Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Advisor Vacancies
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