- Announcement Number:Phnom Penh-2022-049
- Hiring Agency:Embassy Phnom Penh
- Position Title:72044222R10007 USAID Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Assistant (Open to: All Interested Applicants)
- Open Period:08/22/2022 - 09/05/2022 Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:GMT+7
- Series/Grade:LE - 0105 9
- Salary:USD $20,764
- Work Schedule:Full-time - 40 hours per week
- Promotion Potential:LE-9
- Duty Location(s):1inPhnom Penh, CB
- Telework Eligible:No
- For More Info:HR Section, 023-728-000, RecruitmentPHP@state.gov
- Hiring Path:• Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:Open-to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
- Security Clearance Required:Public Trust - Background Investigation
- Appointment Type: Permanent
- Appointment Type Details:USAID expects the successful offeror to provide continuous services under a series of sequential contracts subject to availability of funds and successful performance.
- Marketing Statement:
Reaching all 25 Cambodian provinces, USAID works with Cambodian and international partners to implement a range of programs that benefit all Cambodians. Our work focuses on strengthening democratic governance and human rights; improving health and nutrition; supporting education and child development; increasing agricultural production and food security; conserving forests and watersheds; and helping farmers and households adapt to and mitigate the impact of natural hazards. For more information about USAID/Cambodia, please visit https://www.usaid.gov/cambodia
- Summary:
USAID/Cambodia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of USAID Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Assistant for the Program Office.
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
- Supervisory Position:No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:No
- Travel Required:Occasional Travel
- Be willing to travel to work sites and other offices as/when requested.
Duties
Serving as the Mission's Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Assistant, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the DOC Specialist in the development and implementation of the Mission's public information program and communication strategy under the general supervision of USAID/Cambodia’s Program Officer or his/her designee. The goal of the public information program is to increase awareness and understanding of the objectives, policies and achievements of USAID’s assistance program among key audiences.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Physical Demands: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
Post Entry Training: On the job training, Agency specific courses, and commercial training that develop and maintain relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities, will be provided.
Education Requirements:
Education: Two (2) years of full-time post-secondary study in English, Marketing, Journalism, Mass Communications, Social Media Technology, Communications, Public Relations or International Development (equivalent to a US junior college or community college diploma) is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: English Level 4 and Khmer Level 4 (Advanced Proficiency) Speaking/Reading/Writing are required. (This may be tested.)
***Note: Applicants must include all languages known to include Khmer language in the application.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Able to quickly and accurately translate technical development subjects from English into Khmer, both verbally and in writing;
Able to work under extremely short time constraints;
Must be able to analyze, synthesize, and summarize information quickly and accurately;
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to shifting priorities;
Able to develop and maintain excellent contacts and working relationship with USAID and U.S. Embassy colleagues, the media and implementing partners;
Strong knowledge of publication, design, editing, and graphics software for copy, photography, and video. (This may be tested.)
Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in international development with duties that included communications or media/public relations or related administrative management. At least one year of this experience with an international/local organization or development donor is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: A thorough understanding of the structure of Cambodia’s media and development sectors is required. (This may be tested.)
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. The Mission may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current employees of the Mission who have not successfully completed their initial probationary periods are not eligible to apply. Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory or MBC score of less than 100 points, on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
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