The U. S. Mission in Colombo, Sri Lanka in seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Outreach Specialist in the
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
The work schedule for this position is: Full-time (number of hours per week- 40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Duties
The incumbent has three primary functions: 1) Support core program office outreach functions, including drafting and editing social media posts and documents such as fact sheets, success stories, and press releases; 2) Assist in coordinating internal and external meetings and events, including VIP visits; and 3) Assist with reporting requirements, including tracking USAID activities, impacts, and investments for use in public documents and responding to taskers and inquiries from the U.S. Embassy, USAID Washington, D.C., and the media.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in management, program development, or program coordination, or other related professional experience.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, communications, public or business administration, political science, social sciences, development studies, international affairs. Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level IV in English (fluent) is required for reading, writing and speaking.
US Embassy | Closing Date: 03/31/2022