Deputy Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Advisor

Offerors must be Resident U.S. Citizens, including but not limited to, Eligible Family Members (EFMs). Please note that as this is a resident (local) hire USPSC position, offerors must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident/registered alien (green card holder) who are currently resident in Tanzania and have a valid work permit and exemption certificate; or demonstrate an ability to obtain these requisite documents at the time the contractual agreement is signed. USAID/Tanzania will not be responsible for obtaining work permits and exemption certificates. In this case, USAID/Tanzania will provide all the necessary documentation to obtain the permits and certificates and there would not be any costs, but it is up to the local hire resident to obtain these documents, including costs for traveling to Dodoma where the Work Permit is issued.

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 Affairs Section (PAS), 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.