CAMRIS
Education Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Officer (Consultant)
CAMRIS, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.CAMRIS International, LLC, (CAMRIS) is seeking an
Education Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Officer (Consultant)
to support
USAID Senegal .This position will perform work under the Africa Bureau Institutional Support and Services II contract (AFR ITSS II). AFR ITSS II assists USAID in achieving its program priorities by providing contracted technical, professional, operational, and administrative support staff in support of USAID’s African programs on both short- and long-term bases. Work performed under this contract will cover a range of technical and administrative areas aimed at advancing USAID’s development objectives in sub-Saharan Africa.CAMRIS is a dynamic international development and research firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. Our core capabilities include: public health, fostering trade and investment, expanding power and electrification, strengthening democracy and governance, expanding access to and improving the quality of education, and ensuring environmental sustainability.BACKGROUND:The USAID/Senegal Education Office (EDU) collaborates with the Government of Senegal (GOS) to improve primary education quality through evidence-based, bilingual reading instruction. EDU also manages the Dakar Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center, which trains young leaders from 25 sub-Saharan countries.The EDU is currently hiring a DOC Officer (consultant). This role is crucial for communicating the development results of USAID/Senegal EDU projects and fostering collaboration among development partners.The duration of this consultancy is expected to be 100 days level of effort.Responsibilities The primary function of this position is to develop communication strategies and products to effectively share program outcomes and successes. The goal is to raise awareness of the EDU’s work and promote USAID/Senegal’s achievements.Tasks include:Provide day-to-day support to USAID/Senegal Education technical advisors in conducting and documenting research, writing official internal and external memos, success stories, issue briefs, case studies, and fact sheets.Collaborate with USAID/Senegal EDU staff and implementing partners to develop, review, and disseminate information on project successes.Serve as the point-of-contact for the communications specialists (DOCs) in the USAID/Senegal mission.Develop USAID/Senegal EDU communications and publications content including print, marketing, and electronic materials.Write and edit public documents, speeches, talking points, press releases, and social media posts about USAID/Senegal EDU activities.Support planning and communication materials for events, including Ambassadorial trips and high-level visits.DELIVERABLES:
Update Fact Sheets on USAID/Senegal EDU activities.Create impact story templates for implementing partners.Produce one to two success story videos on EDU activities.Draft and disseminate EDU monthly bulletins and quarterly GoS newsletters.Create one social media post each week and review implementing partner social media posts.Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field is required with six years of relevant experience.At least six years of experience working on development projects with demonstrated expertise in programmatic support and writing.Ability to multi-task and produce written material quickly and efficiently.Familiarity with U.S. government development assistance priorities.Proven experience in disseminating information to diverse target audiences is highly desirable.Willingness to spend time at USAID/Senegal is desirable, not required.French language proficiency is desirable, not required.Graphic art/design and video production skills are desired.Ability to obtain a Secret or facility access clearance (must have US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency).CAMRIS International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.CAMRIS International, LLC, (CAMRIS) is seeking an
Education Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Officer (Consultant)
to support
USAID Senegal .This position will perform work under the Africa Bureau Institutional Support and Services II contract (AFR ITSS II). AFR ITSS II assists USAID in achieving its program priorities by providing contracted technical, professional, operational, and administrative support staff in support of USAID’s African programs on both short- and long-term bases. Work performed under this contract will cover a range of technical and administrative areas aimed at advancing USAID’s development objectives in sub-Saharan Africa.CAMRIS is a dynamic international development and research firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. Our core capabilities include: public health, fostering trade and investment, expanding power and electrification, strengthening democracy and governance, expanding access to and improving the quality of education, and ensuring environmental sustainability.BACKGROUND:The USAID/Senegal Education Office (EDU) collaborates with the Government of Senegal (GOS) to improve primary education quality through evidence-based, bilingual reading instruction. EDU also manages the Dakar Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center, which trains young leaders from 25 sub-Saharan countries.The EDU is currently hiring a DOC Officer (consultant). This role is crucial for communicating the development results of USAID/Senegal EDU projects and fostering collaboration among development partners.The duration of this consultancy is expected to be 100 days level of effort.Responsibilities The primary function of this position is to develop communication strategies and products to effectively share program outcomes and successes. The goal is to raise awareness of the EDU’s work and promote USAID/Senegal’s achievements.Tasks include:Provide day-to-day support to USAID/Senegal Education technical advisors in conducting and documenting research, writing official internal and external memos, success stories, issue briefs, case studies, and fact sheets.Collaborate with USAID/Senegal EDU staff and implementing partners to develop, review, and disseminate information on project successes.Serve as the point-of-contact for the communications specialists (DOCs) in the USAID/Senegal mission.Develop USAID/Senegal EDU communications and publications content including print, marketing, and electronic materials.Write and edit public documents, speeches, talking points, press releases, and social media posts about USAID/Senegal EDU activities.Support planning and communication materials for events, including Ambassadorial trips and high-level visits.DELIVERABLES:
Update Fact Sheets on USAID/Senegal EDU activities.Create impact story templates for implementing partners.Produce one to two success story videos on EDU activities.Draft and disseminate EDU monthly bulletins and quarterly GoS newsletters.Create one social media post each week and review implementing partner social media posts.Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field is required with six years of relevant experience.At least six years of experience working on development projects with demonstrated expertise in programmatic support and writing.Ability to multi-task and produce written material quickly and efficiently.Familiarity with U.S. government development assistance priorities.Proven experience in disseminating information to diverse target audiences is highly desirable.Willingness to spend time at USAID/Senegal is desirable, not required.French language proficiency is desirable, not required.Graphic art/design and video production skills are desired.Ability to obtain a Secret or facility access clearance (must have US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency).CAMRIS International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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