Communications/Outreach Officer , Myanmar
DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.
Background: DAI is currently accepting applications from candidates for a Communications/Outreach Officer position to support the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI)-funded program. The USAID/OTI program will work with civil society, the Government, and other stakeholders to foster more participatory and inclusive reform and peace processes.
Responsibilities: The Communications/Outreach Officer will:
• Manage project information and communication needs
• Oversee collection of anecdotal information and other evidence of achievement
• Use information in Activity Database and M&E reports to compile quick results reporting on project status and impact, including press releases and success stories
• Report project status and impact to a number of audiences and through a variety of formats
• Provide guidance and support to media components of activities and to media grantees
• Oversee collection of anecdotal information and other evidence of achievement
• Use information in Activity Database and M&E reports to compile quick results reporting on project status and impact, including press releases and success stories
• Report project status and impact to a number of audiences and through a variety of formats
• Provide guidance and support to media components of activities and to media grantees
Qualifications:
• Burmese Nationals strongly encouraged to apply
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in an equivalent position required
• Relevant experience working on donor-funded projects in a related role and with demonstrated supervisory experience
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite) required.
• Experience with grants or small grants under contract programs highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required • English and Burmese language fluency required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in an equivalent position required
• Relevant experience working on donor-funded projects in a related role and with demonstrated supervisory experience
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite) required.
• Experience with grants or small grants under contract programs highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required • English and Burmese language fluency required.
Location and Period of Performance:
• Based in Rangoon, Burma
• This is a long-term position based in Burma with a 12 month base period, and options to extend based on performance and project need
• This is a long-term position based in Burma with a 12 month base period, and options to extend based on performance and project need
How to apply:
Please use the link or send resume to DAIRecruit@dai.com with Communications/Outreach Officer in the subject line. Only finalists will be contacted.
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