Project Writer (Mid-Level)

Job Description

Overview

DevTech is implementing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Economic Growth Support Activity (EGSA) project in Indonesia. EGSA supports the government of Indonesia and other stakeholders with (i) evidence-based decision making; (ii) technical assistance to improve GOI capacity in public financial management and related governance; and (iii) capacity building to improve the business enabling environment for foreign and domestic enterprises.

Responsibilities

Services Provided

The Consultant shall carry out the following tasks:

• Lead the production and or update of USAID EGSA fact sheet, success stories, newsletters, press releases, talking points and other publications for every EGSA activities and accomplishments.
• Design flyer, banner and other product to promote USAID EGSA events following USAID branding and marking guidelines.
• Create professional graphics and products for social media, presentations, and dissemination of USAID EGSA work.
• Routine media monitoring for material substantively affecting the work of the project
• Support other communications and administrative tasks as required.
• Prepare and/or assist with preparation, coordination, copyediting and proofing of EGSA written documents as well as write-ups for USAID.

Scope of Work

EGSA is looking for a Project Writer which will be responsible in drafting, editing, and finalizing all EGSA communication material documents, including but not limited to project fact sheet, project success stories, newsletters, blurbs, and other communication products for EGSA stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a similar field with minimum 10 years of relevant experience or at least 7 years of relevant experience for candidates with Master’s degree.
• Proven excellent writing skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, supported by experience in writing project outreach materials, including success stories, short articles, social media postings, and content for audio and visual related reports.
• Excellent command in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field.
• Prior work experience on USAID funded projects is preferred.
• Familiarity with USAID branding and marking requirements will be a plus.
• Excellent skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel) and design related software.
• Proactive, accountable, good attention to detail and commitment to perform well at work.
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Familiarity with issues related to Indonesia’s economic growth is a plus.

Deliverables, Level of Effort, Schedule

Deliverables, Level of Efforts (LOE), Schedule

No.

Deliverables

No. of Workdays Required

1

EGSA blurbs, short articles, success stories, fact sheet and contents for social media

30

2

Draft EGSA performance communication section in each quarterly reports, annual report, final report, and workplans

20

3

Create and design graphics for EGSA work

5

4

Report on media monitoring of coverage of EGSA activities and/or relevant information.

4

5

Monthly short progress reports that describe activity conducted and link to contract deliverables

1

TOTAL

60

All deliverables must be prepared in USAID reporting format and must be acceptable by EGSA and USAID.

The Consultants will submit their invoice monthly along with the monthly progress report as attachments to the invoice. The invoice, output and progress report will be reviewed and accepted by EGSA’s leadership.

The consultant will provide services for up to 60 days of level of effort (LOE) from o/a January – October 2024.

About the Organization

DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 39 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. DevTech core practice areas include: Monitoring Evaluation, Research and Learning; Data Solutions; Public Financial Management and Fiscal Sustainability; and Education, Gender, and Youth.

At DevTech, we care deeply about doing work that leads to positive change in the world. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to an inclusive work environment. We encourage each person to learn, develop, and meet their professional potential. We rethink and evolve how we do things to grow and improve our company