The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID/Philippines) has an immediate need for a Development Outreach and Communications Specialist (Writer). The Specialist serves as a full member of the USAID/Philippines, Program Office, Outreach and Communication Unit, by participating in the planning, designing, producing and disseminating of public information about USAID activities for Filipino and American consumption. S/He collaborates closely with USAID technical offices, implementing partners, and the US Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) to develop and implement the USAID/Philippines and USAID/Pacific Island communication strategies that promote the USAID programs to both internal and external audiences.
The Specialist drafts content and products for public audiences, such as media and press releases, including for the public website and social media sites, acts as a writer/editor for the Mission, and fulfills requests for information from the media and public. These duties involve collecting, investigating, managing, and distributing information associated with the USAID foreign assistance program in the Philippines and the Pacific region. Mission responsibility includes activities in the Pacific Islands such as Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Fiji.
S/He works closely with PAS and the Mission Director to craft speeches for the Ambassador and other USAID high-level officials. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system to track and archive speeches and articles written about USAID programs. S/He responds to inquiries from the general public and the media on USAID’s programs, practices, and any other general information requests.
The Specialist performs other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
The candidate must meet the following Evaluation Criteria:
• EDUCATION (5 %) – A Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a very closely related field, is required. An advanced degree in the above or a related field is desired.
• WORK EXPERIENCE (15 %) – A minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in writing and editing, communications, public relations, or journalism is required. The candidate should have a portfolio that provides assurance that the Specialist is skilled in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences. Experience implementing public relations campaigns and in speech writing is strongly preferred. Previous work with the USG or another international development organization, in an English-language environment, is highly desirable. Prior experience in outreach, reporting, and speechwriting will be a determining factor in the selection.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE (30 %) – The successful candidate must be capable of crafting information messages in various media formats (press releases, websites, video etc.) targeting a variety of audiences and have an interest in implementing new media communication tools. Knowledge of standard principles, methods, and practices of communication and information management are required, in order to design outreach materials. A working knowledge of the fields of media relations and publishing is required. Must have an understanding of how to compose and edit executive level speeches and presentations. The work also requires a broad understanding of issues related to international development.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES (45 %) – The position requires excellent news and script writing, editing, and research skills; strong organizational and project management skills within a multi-cultural work environment; the ability to work independently, take initiative, manage several activities at once, and work under pressure to meet deadlines; strong interpersonal skills with internal and external counterparts; the exercise of sound judgment in representing the U.S. Government; and the ability to travel and work weekends or after hours on occasion. The ability to research and/or gather information from multiple technical sources, and to analyze and transform technical language into well-written, easily understood, non-bureaucratic prose with very short deadlines, is required. The Specialist must be able to combine the work of others and resolves all inconsistencies in the development of a final copy.
• COMMUNICATION and COMPUTER SKILLS (5 %) – Requires outstanding written and oral communication skills. Proficient in the use of various computer software.
Based on the successful candidate’s salary history, a maximum annual salary of PhP 1,463,235.00 is offered. The compensation package includes mid-year and year-end bonuses, health and life insurance, and a supplementary retirement plan.
Note: USAID reserves the right to reject any and all applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. This position will be filled subject to the availability of funds.
Application letter and comprehensive resume must be received no later than January 20, 2012 at: Human Resources Division, P.O. Box EA 423 1000, Ermita, Manila or via email at aidmnlhr@usaid.gov
The Specialist drafts content and products for public audiences, such as media and press releases, including for the public website and social media sites, acts as a writer/editor for the Mission, and fulfills requests for information from the media and public. These duties involve collecting, investigating, managing, and distributing information associated with the USAID foreign assistance program in the Philippines and the Pacific region. Mission responsibility includes activities in the Pacific Islands such as Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Fiji.
S/He works closely with PAS and the Mission Director to craft speeches for the Ambassador and other USAID high-level officials. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system to track and archive speeches and articles written about USAID programs. S/He responds to inquiries from the general public and the media on USAID’s programs, practices, and any other general information requests.
The Specialist performs other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
The candidate must meet the following Evaluation Criteria:
• EDUCATION (5 %) – A Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or a very closely related field, is required. An advanced degree in the above or a related field is desired.
• WORK EXPERIENCE (15 %) – A minimum of three to five years of progressively responsible experience in writing and editing, communications, public relations, or journalism is required. The candidate should have a portfolio that provides assurance that the Specialist is skilled in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences. Experience implementing public relations campaigns and in speech writing is strongly preferred. Previous work with the USG or another international development organization, in an English-language environment, is highly desirable. Prior experience in outreach, reporting, and speechwriting will be a determining factor in the selection.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE (30 %) – The successful candidate must be capable of crafting information messages in various media formats (press releases, websites, video etc.) targeting a variety of audiences and have an interest in implementing new media communication tools. Knowledge of standard principles, methods, and practices of communication and information management are required, in order to design outreach materials. A working knowledge of the fields of media relations and publishing is required. Must have an understanding of how to compose and edit executive level speeches and presentations. The work also requires a broad understanding of issues related to international development.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES (45 %) – The position requires excellent news and script writing, editing, and research skills; strong organizational and project management skills within a multi-cultural work environment; the ability to work independently, take initiative, manage several activities at once, and work under pressure to meet deadlines; strong interpersonal skills with internal and external counterparts; the exercise of sound judgment in representing the U.S. Government; and the ability to travel and work weekends or after hours on occasion. The ability to research and/or gather information from multiple technical sources, and to analyze and transform technical language into well-written, easily understood, non-bureaucratic prose with very short deadlines, is required. The Specialist must be able to combine the work of others and resolves all inconsistencies in the development of a final copy.
• COMMUNICATION and COMPUTER SKILLS (5 %) – Requires outstanding written and oral communication skills. Proficient in the use of various computer software.
Based on the successful candidate’s salary history, a maximum annual salary of PhP 1,463,235.00 is offered. The compensation package includes mid-year and year-end bonuses, health and life insurance, and a supplementary retirement plan.
Note: USAID reserves the right to reject any and all applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. This position will be filled subject to the availability of funds.
Application letter and comprehensive resume must be received no later than January 20, 2012 at: Human Resources Division, P.O. Box EA 423 1000, Ermita, Manila or via email at aidmnlhr@usaid.gov
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