Position Description: The PTD Editor will work primarily in support of the first three teams listed above. The primary focus of this position is to strengthen the quality of documentation being produced as part of policy development, program design, and program guidance. The PTD Editor will work closely with the Team Leaders for the Policy, Technical, and Grants Teams to prioritize projects. The PTD Editor will also work with PTD’s Division Chief on special projects, as needed. The PTD Editor will also work with the Policy Team’s communications and training staff, helping to ensure that all content is clear, concise, and meaningful.
Position Minimum REQUIREMENTS: U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a secret-level USG security clearance. Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 2 years of editing experience. Relevant work experience in international development working in a support capacity. Outstanding writing and editing skills. Demonstrated attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task. Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment. Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Word, and other office related software programs. Note: A 1-hour writing test will be administered at the end of the interview.
Preferred Experience: Master’s degree in a relevant field of study. Prior experience with USAID programming, international humanitarian assistance, and/or international food assistance. Experience living/working in a developing country.
Salary: Commensurate with prior work experience and salary history.
APPLY through our website, wwww.amexdc.com, by selecting PTD Editor-FFP from the job openings section and following the sign up instructions. Applicants should include a resume, cover letter, and a completed USAID form 1420 no later than Friday, April 29, 2016. Please indicate your earliest possible start date in your cover letter.
AMEX International Inc. (AMEX), an international development firm located in Washington, DC, is currently implementing an institutional support contract for the Office of Food for Peace (FFP) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The AMEX/FFP Project immediately requires a qualified candidate to support FFP’s Policy, Technical and Grants Division (PTD).
PTD is one of FFP’s four divisions and holds a variety of responsibilities within the Office. PTD’s overarching goal is to maximize FFP’s impact by guiding programming, informing decisions, fostering learning, and strengthening partnerships and capacities around the world. Within PTD, there are four teams:
