| Tetra Tech International Development Services, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is recruiting for a Senior Communications Specialist to be mobilized to Central Asia to support the implementation of USAID’s Power Central Asia (PCA) Activity. The position is full-time and is contingent upon contract award. The Senior Communications Specialist will report to the Chief of Party.
Position responsibilities:
- Manage all communications related outputs to ensure that they are delivered on time, with high quality and maximum impact.
- Edit technical deliverables (e.g., reports, briefings, etc.) for clarity, messaging, and adherence to USAID branding and style guidelines.
- Design, write and edit a variety of communication products (e.g., activity summaries and outreach materials, including fact sheets, infographics, newsletters, one-page syntheses of activity interventions, activity briefers and visuals, etc...).
- Develop written communications, presentations, and social media materials on regional energy issues and topics for diverse audiences, including USAID, U.S. Government and partner government stakeholders, and internal staff.
- Design and implement communication support at events, including preparation of press releases, announcements, social media posts, and organize for photography and videography as required.
- Partner with other departments to accomplish project communication objectives.
- Develop project-specific website input and social media posts, including writing and posting content, monitoring activity and followers’ engagement, and report on impact.
- Coordinate and implement all external outreach and activities with the client and stakeholders in consultation with the client and USAID DOC.
- Field and respond to incoming requests for information, talking points, messaging, etc., from project staff, the client, and counterparts.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Essential KSA’s required (experience, skills, education, certification, etc.):
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree preferably in communications, journalism, media and/or related field.
- At least ten (10) years of experience in leading communications programs for international development projects including strategy and product development.
- Senior level knowledge and experience with the energy sector and energy programs is preferred.
- Experience working in Central Asia or South Asia is preferred.
- At least ten (10) years of experience leading communications activities for international development programs is required.
- At least ten (10) years of experience with expert-level understanding of USAID communications protocols and experience working in coordination with USAID’s Development Outreach Communications (DOC) Specialist is preferred.
- Native fluency in English is required with strong oral and written presentation skills.
Valued but not required KSA’s:
- Fluency in any Central Asian native language, as well as Russian, is a plus.
Line management responsibility:
- Local communications specialist.
Physical demands & work environment:
- Office setting
- Regional travel will be required
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