The United States Government Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified United States citizens or Third Country Nationals (TCN) resident in Nigeria, to provide personal services as a Senior Development Outreach and Communications Specialist.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in communications, Public relations, or journalism, in an English-language work environment.
Job duration is for two years base award plus three one-year options to renew, for a total of five years, based on satisfactory performance, continued relevance and need.
This is a Resident-Hire position. A resident Hire personal services Contractor (PSC) means persons who are U.S. citizens or Third Country Nationals who are lawfully admitted permanent residents of the United States; or third country national citizens who, at the time of hiring as a PSC, reside in the cooperating Country i.e. Nigeria.
Salary attracts GS-13 equivalent $72,391- $94,108 per annum depending on experience, qualifications and salary history.
This position will be based in USAID office in the Federal Capacity Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. for a detailed position description and application instructions, please visit www.fbo.gov and search for solicitation number SOL-620-15-000003.
NB: Applicants experience should provide assurance that the Senior DOC Specialist is skilled in disseminating information to a variety of target audiences. Previous work with the U.S. Government or another international development organization is highly desirable.
A Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism, public relations, communications, English, or a related field is required. An advance degree in a related field is desirable Curriculum Vitae.
