NICKOL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC
PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST - SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH Job at NICKOL G
NICKOL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC, Washington, DC, United States, 20022
Position Summary:
Nickol Global Solutions (NGS) is seeking an experienced?Public Relations Specialist - Senior Communications and Outreach to support USAID's Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Bureau. The Public Relations Specialist - Senior Communications and Outreach is responsible for increasing awareness and expanding the audience for USAID's DRG programs through written and multimedia content, while collaborating with regional and technical bureaus and senior leadership on outreach, communications, and event planning for key initiatives. The work location for this position is Washington, D.C. This is a full-time contract position. The start date for this position is on or about January 15, 2025, with an initial period of performance of nine months, with the possibility of extension. All candidates must hold a secret-level U.S. Government security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The role of the Public Relations Specialist - Senior Communications and Outreach is to raise awareness of and increase the audience for USAID's DRG technical leadership activities and programs. This includes written and multimedia content for the DRG Bureau to use for outreach on DRG programs, including blogs, websites, and other online social media fora. Additionally, this includes working closely with other regional and technical bureaus, and senior leadership on outreach, communications, and event planning for major Agency initiatives related to democracy, human rights and governance programs implemented by USAID.
SOW OF OBJECTIVES:
The primary objectives of the USAID/DRG Public Relations Specialist- Senior Communications
and Outreach are as follows:
The core roles and responsibilities of the USAID/DRG Public Relations Specialist- Senior Communications
and Outreach are in the following areas:
Strategic Communications:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
About NGS:
Nickol Global Solutions (NGS) provides a wide range of management consulting and advisory services designed to fortify stakeholder capacity and effectiveness, including in public institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector firms. In the U.S. and overseas, NGS helps public and private sector clients assess and develop capacity; optimize performance and quality objectives; enhance transparency and accountability; measure success; and communicate about their work-all with the aim of advancing development objectives even in the most complex operating environments. For more information, please visit https://www.nickolglobal.com/
NGS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Nickol Global Solutions (NGS) is seeking an experienced?Public Relations Specialist - Senior Communications and Outreach to support USAID's Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Bureau. The Public Relations Specialist - Senior Communications and Outreach is responsible for increasing awareness and expanding the audience for USAID's DRG programs through written and multimedia content, while collaborating with regional and technical bureaus and senior leadership on outreach, communications, and event planning for key initiatives. The work location for this position is Washington, D.C. This is a full-time contract position. The start date for this position is on or about January 15, 2025, with an initial period of performance of nine months, with the possibility of extension. All candidates must hold a secret-level U.S. Government security clearance or have the ability to obtain one.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The role of the Public Relations Specialist - Senior Communications and Outreach is to raise awareness of and increase the audience for USAID's DRG technical leadership activities and programs. This includes written and multimedia content for the DRG Bureau to use for outreach on DRG programs, including blogs, websites, and other online social media fora. Additionally, this includes working closely with other regional and technical bureaus, and senior leadership on outreach, communications, and event planning for major Agency initiatives related to democracy, human rights and governance programs implemented by USAID.
SOW OF OBJECTIVES:
The primary objectives of the USAID/DRG Public Relations Specialist- Senior Communications
and Outreach are as follows:
- Increase external and internal outreach on DRG assistance (partner, Hill, general public, development community, key stakeholders, and the DRG global cadre).
- Increase and enhance internal communication between the DRG Bureau, the 90 field missions, and the DRG cadre.
- Increase presence on USAID storytelling platforms (including social media) to effectively communicate the impact and success of USAID's democracy, human rights, and governance work around the globe.
- Develop and deliver communication-related skills training with DRG Bureau and educate staff on communications products and tools.
- Provide oversight on systems and procedures of the DRG Bureau to identify and provide platforms and processes that have the greatest potential for utilization by Mission and DRG global cadre staff
The core roles and responsibilities of the USAID/DRG Public Relations Specialist- Senior Communications
and Outreach are in the following areas:
Strategic Communications:
- Develop and lead implementation of the communications and outreach strategy, outlining key objectives, target audiences, messaging, core communications activities, and timeline for implementation.
- Work closely with other USAID regional and technical bureaus, senior Bureau and DRG Bureau leadership and the Legislative and Public Affairs Bureau to develop and promote key DRG messages; and collaborate on DRG-related communications and outreach campaigns.
- Represent DRG communications efforts via the standing Agency and Bureau communications working groups.
- Develop a diverse and active network of DRG field contacts and implementing partners for collaboration on stories and initiatives.
- Engage regularly with the DRG global cadre to solicit sector-related field stories; provide DRG-related communications resources as needed; and travel at Mission's request to produce story content, produce video storytelling, and provide DRG storytelling support as needed.
- Create and develop articles, stories, blogs, event summaries and/or other written or multi-media materials that promote the impact of DRG programming for the various DRG Bureau platforms.
- Responsible for the creative design, development and oversight of DRG's website(s), including maintaining functionality and accessibility for the external public; managing all web-related activity with DRG Bureau teams.
- Design and conduct the virtual and in-person DRG storytelling course for DRG staff and local partners overseas, and in Washington, D.C.
- Draft DRG-Bureau related Agency Notices and Executive Messages to commemorate key DRG-themed days and announcements for internal distribution.
- Serve as Editor in Chief for the DRG Bureau's weekly and annual reports; and the DRG newsletter.
- Provide copy-editing for external publications and Bureau documents.
- Serve as the producer for new DRG video projects and provide video editing support.
- Secure photos, videos and other multimedia material for both internal and external use.
- Provides technical and strategic guidance in online communication strategies; explores and develops new ways to communicate activities, disseminate information and expand outreach to specific audiences.
- Manages the annual DRG Photo Contest.
- Manage DRG-related media and press inquiries, including drafting press releases.
- Provide writing and editing support for speeches and talking points for DRG leadership and Senior Staff for high-profile events.
- Provide outreach and multi-visual support on DRG Bureau events.
- Photograph and/or produce videos of USAID events for the USAID and DRG Bureau use and on TDYs.
- Incorporates best practices, latest trends, and innovation into DRG's communications strategies.
- Provides guidance to less experienced team members on USAID/DRG communications.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 10 years of experience in communications, media/journalism, and international development.
- Knowledge of USG policies, activities, systems and procedures, especially those related to communications and outreach.
- Must hold a secret-level clearance or higher or have the ability to obtain a secret clearance.
- Outstanding written and oral communications skills with a strong attention to detail; able to produce clean, high quality, professional copy for varied audiences.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work in rapidly changing, high-pressure situations, and juggle competing priorities and make quick, sound decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, highly collaborative, and builds strong relationships at all levels.
- Shows discretion and diplomacy with politically sensitive issues and information.
- Ability to effectively work and engage internal and external partners, USAID clients, host government officials, and NGO counterparts.
About NGS:
Nickol Global Solutions (NGS) provides a wide range of management consulting and advisory services designed to fortify stakeholder capacity and effectiveness, including in public institutions, civil society organizations, and private sector firms. In the U.S. and overseas, NGS helps public and private sector clients assess and develop capacity; optimize performance and quality objectives; enhance transparency and accountability; measure success; and communicate about their work-all with the aim of advancing development objectives even in the most complex operating environments. For more information, please visit https://www.nickolglobal.com/
NGS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.