Digital Strategy & Implementation Programs Activity Communications Specialist: USAID Digital Strategy & Implementation Programs Activity

Job Description

POSITION MANDATE

Resonance is seeking a mid- to senior-level communications specialist who will be key staff on the anticipated USAID Digital Strategy & Implementation Programs Activity.The activity will build the capacity of USAID Missions, Washington Operating Units (OUs), and partners to advance digital initiatives that enhance security and economic prosperity in partner countries while safeguarding individual rights, freedom of expression, and democratic norms and practices.The mechanism would advance the research, training, strategic thinking, digital-sector partnerships, and behavior change that will equip USAID for the digital age through one or more awards. It would also foster the effective and responsible use of digital technology across all technical and regional sectors, and support the growth of open, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems in partner countries.

This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C. and contingent upon contract award.

OUTCOMES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead communications components of contract activities
• Work across multiple media to produce strategic documents, resources, and training resources for buy-in clients
• Develop and spearhead knowledge management for project activities
• Collaborate closely with other key staff on project leadership, adaptation, and continuous learning

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical area required, with a master’sdegree preferred in international communications, business administration, international development, or a similar technical area.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, preferably in the fields of development, technology, cybersecurity, and/or digitalization.
• Demonstrated experience in multimedia and graphic design, and excellence in English written and oral communication and editing.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex policy, technology, and international development concepts into high quality multimedia products.
• Demonstrated experience curating knowledge management for multi-stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated experience in working with senior leadership in both the public and private sectors
• Demonstrated experience and comfort with intercultural communication and environments.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience with communications on USG-funded projects and activities, including knowledge and experience with USAID Branding and Marking Guidelines
• Experience and/or strong familiarity with cocreation methods, stakeholder engagement, human centered design, managing/forming/facilitating communities of practice, and Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting.
• Proficiency in a foreign language, including French, Spanish, or other.
• Experience living and working outside the US.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS

Occasional travel may be necessary.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. work authorization is required.

SALARY RANGE

USD 95,000 - USD 120,000 / year

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Resonance is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. Resonance hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Resonance believes that employees should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.

About the Organization

Come grow with us! If you are a passionate change agent who thrives in a collaborative, entrepreneurial and inclusive, culture committed to operational excellence, we would like to meet you.

At Resonance, you get involved in the work, in the field, not just in the deck. Our teams are autonomous and self-sufficient. You get to weigh in with founders and leaders on how to drive change and grow the movement while growing the company.

Resonance is an award-winning, Certified B Corporation consultancy that delivers market-based solutions to address the world's toughest challenges. We enable a variety of donor, commercial, and investor clients around the world to catalyze lasting impact. Resonance seeks to catalyze large-scale social, environmental, and economic change by fostering new and dynamic forms of collaboration. We do this by fostering public-private partnerships, facilitating sustainable investment, and providing deep analytical insights in frontier markets.