SOLICITATION NO. : 72049224R00005

ISSUANCE DATE : April 12, 2024

CLOSING DATE / TIME : May 13, 2024 / 11:59 PM (Port Moresby Time)

SUBJECT: Solicitation for a Resident-Hire U.S. Personal Service Contractor (USPSC)

POSITION TITLE: Development Outreach and Communications Specialist

The Development Outreach and Communications Specialist (DOC) works with the leadership and staff of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu to formulate Country Office-wide messages and implement development outreach and communications efforts to increase awareness of USAID programs in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. S/He reports to the USAID Country Representative or designate. The DOC also coordinates and collaborates with the U.S. Embassy’s Front Office and Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) to ensure consistency in messaging and strong coordination between USAID and other U.S. Government (USG) colleagues under the U.S. Foreign Assistance umbrella. S/He is the principal liaison with the Agency’s Asia Bureau Outreach and Communications Team and the Agency’s Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) Bureau staff in Washington. S/He collaborates closely with technical staff and implementing partners, providing oversight, advice, and guidance to achieve USAID/Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu communications goals. S/He will also liaise with local media, under the guidance of U.S. Embassy PDS, as well as communications focal points in the Governments of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

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To be considered for this position candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Social Science, International Studies, International Relations, or related field is required. (Educational requirements must be met at the time of application for the subject position.)

WORK EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications. Relevant fields include – but are not limited to – journalism, communications, public relations or affairs, international relations, international development, public administration, development/area/social studies, and research.

HOW TO APPLY:

Offers must be received on or before May 13, 2024, 11:59 PM Port Moresby time and submitted at aidmnlhr@usaid.gov.

1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit form AID 309-2, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.
2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I item 3 and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I item 4.
3. Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation Number on all offeror-submitted documents.
4. A type-written and signed cover letter of no more than two (2) pages specifically applying for this position and addressing the minimum requirements and evaluation factors of the position.
5. A current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (without photo), which, at a minimum, describes education, latest experience, and career achievements.
6. Offers must provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) references within the last five years from the offeror’s professional life, namely individuals who are not family members or relatives. Three (3) references must be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant’s work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references.
7. Copies of diploma, certificates and relevant degrees should be included in the application package to corroborate the CV/Resume.
8. For USEFMs of U.S. Mission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – A copy of sponsor’s orders showing your sponsor’s assignment in the U.S. Mission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and/or approved OF-126 with a copy of U.S. Passport biographical page are required;
9. For EFMs with U.S. permanent residence status (Green Card Holder) of U.S. Mission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – A copy of sponsor’s orders showing your sponsor’s assignment in the U.S. Mission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and/or approved OF-126 with a copy of Green Card are required;
10. For U.S.-Papua New Guinea Dual Citizens – A valid Papua New Guinea National Identity Card and U.S. Passport biographical page are required.
11. Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/email not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF. Application packages must be submitted electronically to aidmnlhr@usaid.gov.