Senior Strategic Communications Advisor (USAID/Iraq) Vistant

Company: Iqtalent
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

Position Title: Senior Strategic Communications AdvisorLocation: On-site at USAID/Iraq in Baghdad or Remote with TDYs as requiredPosition Duration: September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025Type: Full-timeClearance Required: Secret level security clearancePosition DescriptionThe Senior Strategic Communications Advisor will advance strategic communications, build technical communication capacity, and provide development, outreach, and communications (DOC) support for the USAID/Iraq mission in Baghdad. This is a full-time position intended to last one year, with flexibility based on the candidate's availability. The role can be remote with travel to Baghdad.Responsibilities And Duties

• Strategic Communications Support:
  • Support the Mission in articulating effective strategic toplines.
  • Advise on and advance the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) process, particularly around stakeholder engagement and messaging.
  • Develop, disseminate, and implement a Communications and Outreach Strategy for internal and external audiences, including public awareness and information access and sharing within the Mission.
  • DOC Processes and Coordination:
    • Develop, improve, and implement DOC-related processes, systems, and products to streamline coordination between the Program Office, technical offices, and implementing partner staff.
    • Support the Program Office to coordinate communications between USAID and the USG interagency.
    • Draft, edit, and finalize materials.
    • Attend meetings, prepare minutes, and report to leadership.
    • Capacity Building and Training:
      • Build the technical capacity of Mission and implementing partner staff in content creation for social and traditional media, USG, and public audiences.
      • Provide formal DOC training and technical capacity building to the DOC team, Program Office Team, and broader USAID Mission staff on communications best practices tailored to Iraq's non-permissive environment.
      • Mentor and train staff to manage priorities, delegate tasks, and ensure the delivery of timely and high-quality products.
      • Event Planning and Media Relations:
        • Assist with event planning and execution, including developing remarks, talking points, and devising appropriate media and outreach plans.
        • Advise the Mission Director and other USAID staff on press and media relations, messaging, and other communications-related initiatives.
        • Prepare and brief Mission leadership for media engagement.Specific Deliverables
          • Development and rollout of topline messages for USAID/Iraq.
          • Direction and inputs into CDCS and other strategic and programmatic processes.
          • Drafting and improvement of the USAID/Iraq outreach and communications strategy.
          • Delivery of training to Mission staff on drafting and delivering quality documents and presentations.
          • Other deliverables as determined by Mission needs.Required Experience And Education
            • Experience:
              • Minimum of 10 years' experience supporting USAID or the USG directly or through implementing partners.
              • Experience in outreach and communications in conflict-affected or politically sensitive contexts.
              • Experience in strategic communications, journalism, media, or public relations.
              • Excellent writing and organizational skills.
              • Education:
                • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
                • Master's degree is preferred.Special Requirements
                  • English fluency required.
                  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance. The candidate can start remotely with a Public Trust clearance while the Secret clearance is processed.Travel Requirements
                    • If remote with on-site support as required: Three TDYs of 14 days each per year, primarily to Baghdad but may include Frankfurt, Germany; Washington, DC; or Erbil, Iraq.
                    • If based on-site: Three TDYs of 7 days each to Frankfurt, Germany; Washington, DC; or Erbil, Iraq.
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