Senior Development Outreach and Communication Specialist, Offshore USPSC, GS-14 (U.S. Citizens only)
Lead outreach and communications for USAID/Zambia initiatives.
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Overview
Lead outreach and communications for USAID/Zambia initiatives.
You have:
- U.S. Citizens or U.S. Resident Aliens (lawful permanent U.S. residents).
- Proven experience in development outreach and communications.
- Ability to lead strategic planning and implementation of outreach programs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of U.S. foreign assistance policies.
The Senior Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist is in the USAID/Zambia Program Office and reports to the Supervisory Program Officer (the Team Leader). The DOC plays a key and unique role to support USAID/Zambia in the achievement of its objectives by leading the production and dissemination of public information, through outreach and communication, of USAID's activities for Zambian and American consumption. The DOC will have extensive interaction and collaboration with USAID/Zambia team leaders. S/he will maintain regular contact, coordination, and collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and Public Affairs Section (PAS) to ensure that U.S. Embassy senior staff are informed of USAID outreach and communication activities and projects. In this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for strategically planning, developing, implementing, and administering the outreach and communication program to promote better awareness and understanding of U.S. foreign assistance to Zambia. S/he guides, coordinates, and oversees the Mission's communication practices and outreach efforts, helping to ensure that they reflect U.S. government priorities and promote USAID's accomplishments to key audiences. S/he is also responsible for relaying related policies and achievements to key audiences, including representatives from the United States, donor community and host country. S/he supervises the Mission's Development Outreach and Communications Specialist. Regular travel within Zambia and limited travel internationally will be required.
Open to (Definition):
U.S. Citizens and/or U.S Resident Aliens (lawful permanent U.S. residents). Citizenship, if dual, must be clearly stated.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful outreach campaign you led? | This assesses your experience and effectiveness in outreach activities. | Highlight the campaign objectives, strategies used, and outcomes achieved. |
| How do you ensure alignment with U.S. government priorities in communication efforts? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to aligning communications with strategic objectives. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you measure the success of communication and outreach programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of addressing a communication crisis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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