Communications Specialist (Resident Hire – US Personal Service Contractor (USPSC))
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SOL-72061724R00011(0001)
- Agency
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US Mission in Uganda
Overseas Missions, US Agency for International Development
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561990 All Other Support Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Kampala Kampala +256 Uganda
- Points of contact
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- Christa Oluka kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov +256414306001
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
USAID/Uganda is seeking offers from U.S. citizens or resident aliens residing in Uganda to serve as a Communications Specialist under a personal services contract. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for implementing outreach activities to promote understanding of USAID's economic growth development assistance among key audiences in Uganda and the U.S. The specialist will assist USAID in achieving its programmatic and strategic objectives by writing, editing, collecting, organizing, and clearing communications and written materials related to economic growth activities. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in international communications or a similar field. The closing date for offers is November 15, 2024, and the base period of performance is two years, with three possible one-year option periods.
This opportunity is set aside for competitive 8(a) small businesses. The place of performance is Kampala, Uganda. Details on the opportunity, including the solicitation document, can be found on SAM.gov or by contacting the EXO and HR Specialist at kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov.
Notice text
USAID/Uganda is seeking offers from United States (U.S.) citizen or Resident Alien – resident in Uganda (with a valid work permit) per AIDAR Appendix J. to provide personal services under contract as the Communications Specialist (Resident Hire – US Personal Service Contractor (USPSC)).
The Communication Specialist is responsible for implementing outreach activities to promote a better understanding of USAID economic growth development assistance to Uganda among key audiences of the host country and in the United States. They will assist USAID to achieve programmatic and strategic objectives by writing, editing, collecting, organizing, and clearing EG communications and written materials. The Communication Specialist also serves as the liaison between the Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) team in the Program Office and EG for all online, print, audio or video communications about economic growth activities supported by the Mission. The Specialist reports to the EG Deputy Office Director.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in any professional discipline such as media, journalism, communications, international relations, economic development, marketing, development studies, agriculture, environment, economics and/or management is required.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of international communications or similar; demonstrated management experience specifically within the communications field is required. Proven experience in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Prior experience in public information and outreach is required; experience living and working in Africa is desirable. Experience with building capacity and mentoring is desirable.
Access detailed solicitation document SOL-72061724R00011(0001) at: SAM.gov or send an email to EXO and HR Specialist at: kampalausaidjobs@usaid.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOL-72061724R00011 (0001) COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST (USPSC RESIDENT HIRE) EG.pdf |
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