SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Supervisory Development Outreach & Communication Spec.
- Notice Date
- 11/19/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 561990
— All Other Support Services
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Overseas Missions, Uganda USAID-Kampala, Dept. of State, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-2190
- ZIP Code
- 20521-2190
- Solicitation Number
- 617-0000-11-0002
- Archive Date
- 12/21/2010
- Point of Contact
- Grace W. Nakaddu, Phone: 256-41-4306-001, Grace Muntu, Phone: 256-41-4306-001
- E-Mail Address
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gnakaddu@usaid.gov, gmuntu@usaid.gov
(gnakaddu@usaid.gov, gmuntu@usaid.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Position Title: Supervisory Development Outreach & Communication (S/DOC) Specialist. 2. Market Value: GS-14 Equivalent ( of $84,697 to $110,104 ). Final compensation will be based upon the candidate past salary history and work experience. 3. Place of Performance: Kampala, Uganda 4. Period of Performance: Two year contract with optional three one-year extensions depending on continuance of need, demonstrated performance, and availability of funds. 5. This position requires a combination of leadership, expertise, analytical, technical, and managerial skills. The incumbent must have excellent writing skills and be able to work under severe time pressures. The incumbent must be familiar with working well in an overseas environment with a wide range of governmental, non governmental counterparts, local, regional, and international press. 6. Education: Master's degree, or its equivalent in post-graduate studies, in mass communication, journalism, public relations, English, marketing, communications, or in another field relevant to development studies. 7. Work Experience : Five to seven years of successful professional experience with writing and communications that demonstrate skills and hands-on experience in a combination of the following areas: public relations, public information, events planning, editing, publishing, layout, webpage design and maintenance; Proven experience working for an international development organization where the dissemination of information to a variety of targeted audiences and the general public as well as designing and implementing effective public relations/communications campaigns were an integral part of the responsibilities is essential; Demonstrated experience working with senior managers from different disciplines to formulate and package strategic messages. (8) Knowledge : A working knowledge of media relations, publishing, webpage design and events planning. The incumbent should have a general knowledge of other USG agencies and international development organizations/programs. (9) Skills and Abilities: Superior writing skills and the capacity to present complex information accurately, succinctly and creatively for a variety of target audiences; The ability to establish and maintain collegial relations with press and media contacts and exercise sound judgment in representing the USG while discussing program activities; A demonstrated ability to work as a team member, as well as provide leadership in the areas of his/her competencies; Demonstrated analytical ability, superior communication skills, and the capacity to convert planning concepts into firm plans to execute media campaigns and programs while taking into account a variety of contingencies; Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage several activities at once, and to work under pressure to meet very short deadlines; Strong computer skills in the full range of MS software, including spreadsheet, database, PowerPoint and graphics; and Familiarity with digital camera and videotaping equipment. Notice to Applicants: American citizens able to obtain Secret level security clearance can apply. U SAID reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. Introduction: USAID Uganda seeks to hire a qualified U.S. citizen to serve as S/DOC specialist. The S/DOC Specialist is an essential and indispensable member of the Office of Program and Policy Development responsible for producing and disseminating public information about mission activities for Ugandan and American consumption and to educate and promote a better understanding of USAID/Uganda programs. S/he will be responsible for strategically planning, developing, implementing, and administering the DOC program to promote better awareness and understanding of U.S. foreign assistance to Uganda; guide, coordinate, and oversee the mission's communication practices and outreach efforts, helping to ensure that they reflect the U.S. Government's (USG) priorities and promote USAID's accomplishments to key audiences. S/he will also be responsible for relaying related policies and achievements to key audiences of the host country, in the United States, and throughout other donor countries; collaborate closely with USAID/Uganda's technical offices and implementing partners to develop and implement the Mission's overall communication strategy. The S/DOC Specialist is also the mission's primary liaison with the US Embassy Public Affairs Office (PAO) to ensure coordination and collaboration on USAID public activities and projects. S/he will also serve as USAID/Uganda's principal liaison with USAID's Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs in Washington. Specific duties: 1. Management of DOC Activities: Responsible for the overall management of all DOC activities including setting priorities for the accomplishment of DOC strategy objectives; ensuring that systems are in place to efficiently meet recurring DOC demands (e.g., public events, briefing books, media inquiries, etc.); managing the budget for public affairs activities, including travel; overseeing the publication of materials; supervising the maintenance of DOC financial records, DOC materials and files; and having a key role in creating content for the website. Requires extensive high-level contacts within the U.S. community in both Uganda and Washington, D.C. (including with the USAID Director and Deputy Director; the U.S. Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), PAO; USAID/W senior staff), and Chiefs of Party of implementing partners. 2. Public Information: (i) Oversee the development, review, and implementation of USAID's DOC/public relations strategy/plan towards the goals of promoting the mission's program to external and internal audiences, facilitating information access and sharing within the mission, and strengthening the mission's reporting functions. This strategy should support the overall U.S. Mission communications strategy for Uganda. In particular, the strategy must take into account the cost/benefits of particular inputs and outputs in order to optimize communications tools and distribution to the broadest audiences possible. (ii) Counsel the USAID mission on the selection, targeting, and placement of potential DOC materials in keeping with USAID's country program strategy. S/he takes into account the need to identify and focus on key sectors that have a natural appeal to local interest as well as USG policies; the importance of ensuring that publicity material used will be noncontroversial; and that the material is visually appealing, well-defined, and contains a human interest element. The incumbent is responsible for implementing policies and procedures for mission communications that clarify roles and responsibilities within the mission and Embassy and with implementing partners, including templates for various communications tools, setting and monitoring performance/standards for creating and finalizing DOC materials, and guidelines for planning and managing events. (iii) The position requires excellent writing skills to communicate about USAID programs to a variety of internal and external audiences through a variety of media. Given the wide variety of writing required, the position requires sound judgment in tailoring writing to the specific audience at hand, which may vary greatly to include: the Ambassador, U.S. Congressional staffers, Ugandan public, Ugandan press, technical experts, etc. Such written products include, but are not limited to: USAID/Uganda brochures, background papers; Q&A's for Congressional Testimony; USAID/W public information products; Speeches and/or talking points for the Mission Director, Ambassador, and other Mission or USG officials; Press releases; Project inauguration backgrounders; Web-based content (to include developing recommendations to improve usefulness and effectiveness of website). 3. Event Coordination and Media Relations: (i) Serve as the principal USAID contact for local and international press and media. Working closely under the guidance of the U.S. Mission Public Affairs Officer and USAID/W, maintain press and media contacts and advise the Mission Director, USAID staff and partners on public information, press and media issues. (ii) Coordinate efforts to promote press and media coverage of USAID activities, ensuring quality control and standard messages. (iii) Coordinate with USAID technical teams, implementing partners, and the PAO in planning public diplomacy, press conference and field events related to USAID activities. This may involve leading the advance team, establishing event schedules, coordinating meetings and briefings with partners, other donors and officials, ascertaining staging requirements, possibly negotiating protocol with government officials, and on-site coordination of media. Facilitate contacts among members of the media and USAID implementers to encourage coverage of USAID programs in the local and international press. (iv) As directed by the Mission Director and Team Leader, and in collaboration with the PAO, respond to inquiries from the general public and the media about USAID programs, practices and any other general information requests. Provide guidance to USAID staff and partners in their direct contacts with the media. 4. Building Mission Capacity for More Effective Public Outreach : (i) Oversee and provide guidance to Contracting Officer's Technical Representatives or Agreement Officer's Technical Representatives (COTRs/AOTRs) and implementing partners on issues related to branding. Review and advise on Implementing Partner Branding Strategies, provide guidance on USAID branding policy, and provide creative leadership in branding implementation through projects and public events. (ii) Develop and implement internal Mission programs to increase Mission staff awareness of public outreach efforts. Provide training and support to staff on as-needed basis through regular programs or on an ad hoc basis. (iii) Develop and oversee the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation plan for the Mission's DOC activities. Oversee the design of public surveys and media campaigns to increase USAID's public image. (iv) Oversee the development and standardization of various Mission processes and policies related to public outreach and event planning, including formats for briefing materials, VIP visits, and delegation of responsibilities to various offices. Bring best practices used in other missions and replicate similar ideas for the mission to enhance USAID's public image. 5. The S/DOC Specialist will report to the Supervisory Program Officer. For detailed scope of work and evaluation criteria, please send email to gnakaddu@usaid.gov, copy, gmuntu@usaid.gov or access at: http://kampala.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USAID/Uganda, US Embassy Compound – South Wing, Plot 1577 Ggaba Road, Postal Office Box: 7856, Kampala, Kampala, Uganda
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