Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Closing Date: Aug 06, 2024
Salary: USD $59,700 /Per Year
Job Description
Duties
Strategic Content Development Specialist is responsible for the development and production of strategic content for distribution in multiple digital and traditional formats to media outlets in Ethiopia, particularly over Embassy social media platforms. Is responsible for editing monitoring reports of traditional and digital press and media coverage of issues of importance to U.S. foreign policy and for working with other sections and agencies to design social media coverage of Mission activities in ways that amplify U.S. policy priorities.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY:
OPTION 1:
EXPERIENCE:
- This position requires at least four years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural or multinational commercial or communications enterprise with public engagement, market research and analysis, and project management as significant components of the job.
- Experience must include developing communications strategies, designing and executing information / marketing / advocacy campaigns. Graphic design skills and marketing/advocacy campaign using multi-faceted (multi-lingual, multi-media) digital formats a plus.
EDUCATION: University degree in communications, journalism, marketing, political science, or economics or related field is required.
or OPTION 2:
EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of six years’ professional experience in a multilingual, multicultural or multinational commercial or communications enterprise with public engagement, market research and analysis, and project management as significant components of the job.
- Graphic design skills a plus.
EDUCATION: Two years of university or college studies in any field is required.
Education Requirements:
- See the requirement section above for the educational requirements.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Mandatory: English – Fluency in speaking, reading writing is required. (This may be tested.)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
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- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
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- University or College Diploma/Transcripts that show successful completion of required degree.
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- Passport copy
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- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
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- SF-50 (if applicable)
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- Letter(s) of recommendation (if available)
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- Any documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed (e.g., work experience documents, transcripts, certificates, etc)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
