United States of America: Communications Analyst (USAID)

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Position Summary:

The Communications Analyst assists the Office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) of the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). S/he primarily assists ASHA with communications information but also provides communications support to DCHA and USAID.

ASHA provides assistance to schools, libraries, and medical centers outside the U.S. that serve as study and demonstration centers for American ideas and practices. ASHA’s awards help these institutions train future leaders in a wide variety of disciplines, support local and regional infrastructure to foster development, and cultivate positive relationships among citizens of the U.S. and other nations.

Key Internal Interfaces:Project Manager and support staff

Key External Interfaces:Office Director, office staff, bureau staff

Essential Functions:

The Communications Analyst provides communication support to include:

· Providing communications information to ASHA, DCHA, and USAID in a timely manner;

· Documenting and disseminating program activities and accomplishments;

· Identifying outreach opportunities and audiences;

· Coordinating the logistics and communication aspects of the Annual Conferences and workshops;

· Designing communications strategies, policies, and guiding documents and training ASHA staff and partners in how to implement these practices.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or related field.

Experience: At least two years of office experience with a Master’s or five years of office experience with a Bachelor’s. Experience with USAID preferred.

Skills: A successful candidate must have strong verbal and written communication skills, a positive attitude, and a good work ethic. S/he must be reliable, must work well on a team, and must be able to work well under time constraints. Computer proficiency is required and must include applied knowledge of standard business applications.

U.S. Citizenship is required; selected candidate must be able to qualify for a government sponsored security clearance.

Application Link:http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=MCFA&cws=1&rid=785

Application Instructions

Only candidates who provide a resume, cover letter and writing sample will be considered for the position. Your cover letter should explain why you want to work for USAID’s office of American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA). Your cover letter should be an example of your best written communications work. We recommend that you upload your cover letter, resume and writing sample as separate documents.