Deputy development outreach and communications advisor
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 720621
- Agency
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US Mission in Tanzania
Overseas Missions, US Agency for International Development
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 812990 All Other Personal Services
- Place of performance
- Dar Es Salaam Dar es Salaam 255 Tanzania
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tanzania is seeking a U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC) to serve as the Deputy Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Advisor. The position is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of a strategic communications strategy to raise awareness and understanding of USAID programs among target audiences in Tanzania and the United States. The incumbent will be tasked with producing and disseminating public information, planning and executing public events, developing public relations materials, supporting media relations, and managing day-to-day DOC operations when the Senior DOC Advisor is absent. The solicitation is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents currently residing in Tanzania. The period of performance is a two-year base period with three one-year option periods. The position is market-priced at the GS-13 level, and offerors must submit a complete application package by May 3, 2024 to be considered.
There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. The primary NAICS code is 541820 (Public Relations Agencies) and the PSC code is R608 (Support - Public Information Services). The place of performance is Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The solicitation does not provide any incumbent contractor information or award value details.
Notice text
- General Statement of Purpose of the Contract
The Deputy Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Advisor position produces and disseminates public information about USAID’s activities to raise awareness and understanding of USAID programs among target audiences in Tanzania and the United States. The incumbent ensures that the mission sends out a clear, coordinated message in support of USAID/Tanzania’s programs and objectives, and is mindful to ensure consistent inclusion that all USAID-funded projects are paid for by U.S. taxpayer money and, as such, are “from the American people”. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of a strategic communications strategy that increases visibility of U.S. foreign assistance to Tanzania.
Located within the USAID/Tanzania Program Office, the Deputy DOC Advisor reports directly to the Senior DOC Advisor and serves as his/her deputy fully backstopping the position as Senior DOC, as necessary. The work requires close collaboration with the USAID Mission Director, Deputy Mission Director(s), Program Office, USAID/Tanzania Technical and Support offices, USAID/Washington, the U.S. Mission Tanzania leadership, and Embassy Public Diplomacy Section (PD), CDC, and PEPFAR and other U.S. agencies, offices, and initiatives in Tanzania. The USAID/Washington-based offices requiring contact and coordination include the Africa Bureau, Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA), Global Health, Bureau for Food Security, and Power Africa.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation Deputy DOC Advisor April 2024_signed (1).pdf |
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