The U.S. Mission in Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position
POSITION TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS
(DOC) SPECIALIST
DUTIES
1. General Statement of Purpose of the Contract
2. Statement of Duties to be Performed
3. Supervision Relationship
4. Supervision Controls
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION
In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum
Qualifications. Applications will be pre-screened and only those that meet the Minimum
Qualifications will be considered. These are the minimum qualifications necessary to be
considered for the position:
a. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or a
related field is required.
b.Prior Work Experience: Minimum five years of experience in related fields, with more
than three years of experience in public relations, communications, and/or journalism.
Demonstrated track record in writing, including speeches, press releases, internet content
generation, newsletters, fact sheets, etc.
c. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and rudimentary-level French (written and
oral communication skills) are required. Short-listed applicants will be required to take a
writing test during the interview process.
BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a CCNPSC is normally authorized the
following benefits and allowances:
1. BENEFITS:
a. Health Insurance
b. Annual and Sick leave
c. Annual Bonus
d. Salary Advance (0% interest)
e. Social Security Contributions
f. Local and American Holidays
2. ALLOWANCES (as applicable):
a. Meal Allowance
b. Miscellaneous Allowance
SUBMITTING AN OFFER
1. Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2
(OFFEROR INFORMATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS WITH
INDIVIDUALS) which is available at the following link: www.usaid.gov/forms/aid309-2 Offeror must also submit a signed cover letter and a resume.
2. Minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) professional references with telephone and e-mail contacts, who are not family members or relatives. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities. At least one reference provided should be a current or former supervisor.
3. A supplemental document with written responses to the Evaluation Factors listed under
Section III.
4. Offers must be received by the closing date and time on the first page of this solicitation and submitted via email to acpersonnel@usaid.gov
5. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.
CLOSING DATE: January 1, 2021, 11:59 pm
