Chemonics seeks a short-term communications analyst for the USAID Promoting Excellence in Private Sector Engagement (PEPSE) project. PEPSE was launched on September 11, 2017, with Chemonics as a subcontractor to SSG Advisors. The project provides USAID’s Global Development Lab’s Center for Transformational Partnerships (CTP) with functional and technical support to facilitate and increase the capabilities and partnerships of its missions, bureaus, and independent offices in private sector engagement. The communications analyst, who will assist the senior communications and engagement lead, will support internal and external communications. The anticipated duration of the position is three months, with a possible extension. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- In consultation with the senior communications and engagement Lead, facilitate the execution of internal and external communications
- Plan and coordinate events for internal USAID stakeholders and external private partners
- Provides logistical and administrative support to the CTP and the senior communications and engagement lead as requested
- Draft publications on relevant topics, project advancements, and communications
- Update media and social media sources with ideas and events focused on expanding CTP’s outreach capabilities
- Support CTP communications and marketing in areas including websites, talking points, speeches, briefings, and presentations
- Performs simple data review, editing, and analysis to provide new data visualization techniques and suggestions
- Communicates with stakeholders and help produce deliverables for timely submission on an as-needed basis
- Collaborate with SSG Advisors and USAID partners to coordinate event planning for CTP
- Serves as a resource and point of contact for the senior communications and engagement lead on Chemonics’ practices and policies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
- Minimum two years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven experience managing relationships with USAID stakeholders, including demonstrated ability to collaborate on time-sensitive assignments
- Experience with communication resource development
- Demonstrated proficiency in traditional and social media communications
- Experience with graphic design and web creation and design required
- Familiarity with program design, implementation, and evaluation activities
- Event coordination and support, logistics, and related experience required
- Experience communicating with private sector clients and partners
- USAID client interaction experience preferred
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Application Instructions:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to the PEPSE project management unit at PEPSEPMU@chemonics.com by Monday, October 23, 2017. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the PEPSE PMU.
