Sr. Communications Specialist, Advancing Capacity for the Environment

Sr. Communications Specialist, Advancing Capacity for the Environment

City/Country Location Details Bethesda, Maryland

Employment Status

Job Type Project

Advancing Capacity for the Environment (ACE)

SCOPE OF WORK

Position Title:

Senior Communications Specialist

Contract Name:

Advancing the Capacity for the Environment (ACE)

Period of Performance (on/about):

Upon approvalto July 2027

Place of Performance:

Washington, DC,area,or an approved remote location; candidates mustbe authorized towork in the US

Maximum Level of Effort (LOE)

Full-time long-term technical assistance (LTTA)

Position Reports To

Deputy Chief ofParty (DCOP) / Communications Director

Project Background:

The Advancing Capacity for the Environment (ACE) program supports USAID's work in the areas ofclimate change, environment, energy, and infrastructure work. The ACE program primarily focuses on providing support and services to DAI's clients within the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)'s Bureau for Resilience, Environment and Food Security (REFS) - The Center for Climate Positive Development (CCPD); The Center for Energy, Infrastructure, and Cities (CEIC); and The Center for Natural Environment (CNE). The programobjectiveis to enhance USAID's effectiveness, leading to positive and sustainable development outcomes globally in the above sectors through activities under four key tasks areas: communications, training, knowledge management, and facilitation/organizationaldevelopment. The program will provide these comprehensive services and support across the above centers.

Position Description:

The Senior Communications Specialist will serve as a key?leader on?the communications team?, working?to?develop and implement strategic initiatives and activities, and to?ensure successful implementation of ACE's communication?s??deliverables?. They will have the following responsibilities under supervision of the Communications Director/DCOP.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic communications plansfor the USAID branches/divisions supported by ACE.

• Proactively curate and develop content,including success stories, newsletter copy, talking points, social media posts, press releases, presentations, event materials, and other communications products.

• Develop and strengthen client and partner relationships to foster information sharing,collaboration,and scale communications successes.

• Develop and propose innovative communication ideas and activities to help branches/divisions supported by ACE to meet their goals.

• Manage and/or work with a range of consultants, including graphic designers, writers, videographers, etc., to develop communications products.

• Implement quality control measures to ensure high quality visual and written communications products.

• Work closely with ACE's knowledge management and training, facilitation,and organizational development teams to maximize collaboration, uncover opportunities and improve efficiency.

• Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to develop and report on communications activities to measure the impact of ACE's communications activities.

• Support management of andestablishbest practices for communications document storage, compliance,and version control.

• Demonstrate professionalism and diplomacy to foster an atmosphere of teamwork, productivity, creativity, and innovation.

• Help to mentor and empower junior communications team members.

• Support other communications tasks asrequired.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, international development, social/political sciences, or other related fields.

• A??t least 10years of relevant professional experience in communications and/or public relations.

• Prior communications experience related to international developmentorUSAIDprogramming,or related toclimate change, environmental, and/or natural resources management programming, including familiarity with relevant actors, coordinating bodies, and events strongly.

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing communications plans and strategies, working with the media,writingand editing content, and translating technical information for layperson audiences.

• Demonstrated client engagement and management experience, including experience providing guidance and advice in the development ofcommunications and messaging strategies, plans, and/or products.

• Strong organizational and communications skills, both oral and written.

• Ability to build internal relationships across teams and with personnel at all levels, and to develop external relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

• Strong project management, problem solving and analytical skills.

Place of Performance:

The ACE team works remotely (from approved remote locations). Staffresidingwithin the Washington, DC, metropolitan area are encouraged to work in person at the DAI office in Bethesda, MD, on ACE's anchor day. Office space is also available for other days of the week.

International Travel:

Some limited international and domestic travel may berequired.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

For employees working in the United States, the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $80,000 - $120,000.

Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant education, experience, skills, seniority, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Eligible U.S.-based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally, employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays), sick leave, and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended.

For employees working outside of the United States, compensation and benefits will vary based on location.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI ORGANIZATION AND VALUES

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action-action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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