Jefferson Consulting Group
USAID TAPS Senior Strategic Communications Advisor
Jefferson Consulting Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
USAID TAPS Senior Strategic Communications Advisor
JFC-23-00000874Location:
Washington, DCSector:
International DevelopmentType:
Full-TimeSecurity Clearance:
NonePosted:
May 14, 2024Job Description
Background and Introduction:Jefferson Solutions was awarded a five-year contract to provide technical, administrative, and programmatic support to the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS). Through REFS, USAID works to advance inclusive agriculture-led growth, resilience, nutrition, and water security, sanitation and hygiene initiatives in priority countries around the world to help them accelerate and protect development progress.The Senior Communications Advisor will provide all functions needed to support Bureau or Operating Unit leadership and teams to operate effectively, and to meet overall objectives. They will support the creation and execution of strategic communications and outreach plans that support Bureau goals, working closely with other members of their team and across the Bureau, Agency, interagency, partner organizations, and the public.Position Summary:
The Senior Strategic Communications Advisor will support day-to-day functions of the Technical Supervisor, Office, or Center to which they are assigned for day-to-day work assignments. Daily activities will include aspects of communications and outreach, content generation, research and analysis, program management and coordination, and knowledge management of RFS-related programs and activities.Description of Role:
The Communications and Outreach Unit, managed by the REFS Communications Director, guides Bureau strategic communications and outreach in coordination with the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) and other stakeholders. The Senior Communications Advisor will play a crucial role in creating and maintaining effective communication channels, producing high-quality content that engages, educates, and inspires our target audiences. The Advisor will be strategically focused on food security, including crisis response resulting from conflict and climate shocks.Key Responsibilities:Communications and Outreach
Draft and implement a communications strategy for the Feed the Future initiative and USAID investments in global food security.Develop a messaging framework with focused and approachable topline and secondary messages.Liaise with the Bureau Communications Team and the Interagency Team to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging.Lead interagency communications coordination.Develop crisis response updates and materials for social media and the web.Develop a strategic engagement calendar for the USAID Administrator.Maintain high-quality food security content such as talking points, briefing materials, and press releases.Support day-to-day tasks related to communications and outreach activities.Develop and execute integrated strategic communications strategies and campaigns.Manage incoming information requests or external outreach.Support generation and/or management of intranet, internet, or social media site content.Collaborate with other Offices and Centers to gather information.Research and Analysis
Conduct research and synthesize data into high-quality messaging and communications materials.Provide desk research and data analysis.Support data syntheses and analyses reports.Program Management and Assistance
Contribute to team projects and activities.Propose, plan, track, and report on public events.Provide logistical support to organize meetings.Capture and distribute meeting minutes and action items.Knowledge Management
Save documents and maintain file structures using USAID portals.Maintain communications documents on the Feed the Future Hub.Track and follow clearances for Bureau documentation.Qualifications
An MA/MS and a minimum of 6 years of experience or a BA/BS and a minimum of 8 years' progressively responsible experience.Ability to obtain a USAID facility access (Public Trust) clearance.Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communications skills.Experience managing programs similar in size or scope.Demonstrated understanding of the subject matter.Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.Knowledge of digital and social media platforms.Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.Experience with both the private sector and USAID or related organizations is a plus.
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JFC-23-00000874Location:
Washington, DCSector:
International DevelopmentType:
Full-TimeSecurity Clearance:
NonePosted:
May 14, 2024Job Description
Background and Introduction:Jefferson Solutions was awarded a five-year contract to provide technical, administrative, and programmatic support to the Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security (REFS). Through REFS, USAID works to advance inclusive agriculture-led growth, resilience, nutrition, and water security, sanitation and hygiene initiatives in priority countries around the world to help them accelerate and protect development progress.The Senior Communications Advisor will provide all functions needed to support Bureau or Operating Unit leadership and teams to operate effectively, and to meet overall objectives. They will support the creation and execution of strategic communications and outreach plans that support Bureau goals, working closely with other members of their team and across the Bureau, Agency, interagency, partner organizations, and the public.Position Summary:
The Senior Strategic Communications Advisor will support day-to-day functions of the Technical Supervisor, Office, or Center to which they are assigned for day-to-day work assignments. Daily activities will include aspects of communications and outreach, content generation, research and analysis, program management and coordination, and knowledge management of RFS-related programs and activities.Description of Role:
The Communications and Outreach Unit, managed by the REFS Communications Director, guides Bureau strategic communications and outreach in coordination with the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) and other stakeholders. The Senior Communications Advisor will play a crucial role in creating and maintaining effective communication channels, producing high-quality content that engages, educates, and inspires our target audiences. The Advisor will be strategically focused on food security, including crisis response resulting from conflict and climate shocks.Key Responsibilities:Communications and Outreach
Draft and implement a communications strategy for the Feed the Future initiative and USAID investments in global food security.Develop a messaging framework with focused and approachable topline and secondary messages.Liaise with the Bureau Communications Team and the Interagency Team to ensure alignment and consistency of messaging.Lead interagency communications coordination.Develop crisis response updates and materials for social media and the web.Develop a strategic engagement calendar for the USAID Administrator.Maintain high-quality food security content such as talking points, briefing materials, and press releases.Support day-to-day tasks related to communications and outreach activities.Develop and execute integrated strategic communications strategies and campaigns.Manage incoming information requests or external outreach.Support generation and/or management of intranet, internet, or social media site content.Collaborate with other Offices and Centers to gather information.Research and Analysis
Conduct research and synthesize data into high-quality messaging and communications materials.Provide desk research and data analysis.Support data syntheses and analyses reports.Program Management and Assistance
Contribute to team projects and activities.Propose, plan, track, and report on public events.Provide logistical support to organize meetings.Capture and distribute meeting minutes and action items.Knowledge Management
Save documents and maintain file structures using USAID portals.Maintain communications documents on the Feed the Future Hub.Track and follow clearances for Bureau documentation.Qualifications
An MA/MS and a minimum of 6 years of experience or a BA/BS and a minimum of 8 years' progressively responsible experience.Ability to obtain a USAID facility access (Public Trust) clearance.Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communications skills.Experience managing programs similar in size or scope.Demonstrated understanding of the subject matter.Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.Knowledge of digital and social media platforms.Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.Experience with both the private sector and USAID or related organizations is a plus.
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