USAID/Uganda is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist – Two positions.

The Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Specialist will serve in the DOC team of the Program Office and will be supervised by the Supervisory DOC (S/DOC). The DOC Specialist is responsible for producing and disseminating public and internal information about USAID activities for Ugandan and American audiences. In this capacity, the DOC Specialist is responsible for promoting better awareness and understanding of U.S. foreign assistance to Uganda. The job holder guide, coordinate, and implement USAID’s communication practices and outreach efforts, helping to ensure to reflect the U.S. Government’s priorities and promote USAID’s accomplishments to key audiences. The DOC Specialist is responsible for relaying related policies and achievements to key audiences of the host country, in the United States, and throughout other donor countries. The DOC Specialist will collaborate closely with USAID/Uganda’s technical offices and implementing partners. The DOC Specialist also the Mission’s liaison(s) with the U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) to ensure coordination and collaboration on USAID public activities and projects.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree required with significant coursework in relevant fields including – but are not limited to – print/electronic media, communications, social media, visual communications, public relations or affairs, international relations, international development, public administration, development/area studies, and social studies.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

At least five years of progressively responsible experience as a public relations specialist or journalist or in a similar position in an international development organization or media company where the dissemination of information to a variety of targeted audiences and the general public, designing and implementing effective print, audio and video products, were an integral part of the responsibilities.