Economic Growth Communications Officer (m/f)

Description

• The Economic Growth Communication intern would provide communication support to the Agriculture, Environment, and Business office at USAID. This would include soliciting weekly updates from partners, drafting success stories, providing updates to stakeholders in USAID/Washington and the GRM, and assisting with reporting annual and quarterly results. The intern may also draft some news stories for local media, in conjunction with the USAID Development and Outreach Communications officer, and the Embassy Public Affairs Office
• All qualified Mozambican students who meet the education requirements below
• Work hours: Part-time; 20 hours/week
• Salary: Unpaid Internship
• Length of hire: January 17, 2022 – July 15, 2022 (6 months)

Duties

• Coordinating collection and drafting of weekly bullets from AEB partners and from items in the news
• Visiting project sites to draft brief articles/success stories for the Mission’s Facebook page, Mozambican press, and USAID/Washington
• Assisting with the compilation and drafting of the annual performance report
• Assisting with presentations for Portfolio reviews, and other tasks as they arise

Requisites

• Language: English and Portuguese (Written, Spoken, Listening) Level 4. (This will be tested)
• Computer: Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Education: Bachelor’s/First degree in one of the following subjects: Agriculture, Economics, Environment, Water and Sanitation, Journalism, Communications, or Public Policy
• Experience: Not required

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• All qualified Mozambican students who meet the education requirements below
• Only applications written in English will be received and considered
• Additional selection criteria: The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a local security clearance and medical clearance
• Please note that U.S Embassy in Maputo, Mozambique (and all U.S. Government agencies and Departments) NEVER requires payment of any money in connection with a job application

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
• DS-174 form in ENGLISH link here: http://bit.ly/2mmrapP
• Copy of school transcript as proof of degree, certification, and employment documents. (ID or Passport)

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to MaputoHRRecruitment@state.gov with the Subject line “Economic Growth Communications Officer”