Organization: Chemonics
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 17 Aug 2013
Chemonics seeks an information support unit (ISU) team leader for an anticipated USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) multi-year support contract in Washington, D.C. The contract will support the provision of U.S. government non-food humanitarian relief and disaster risk reduction assistance as per USAID/OFDAs mandate to save lives, alleviate human suffering, and mitigate the social and economic impact of disasters before, during, and after their occurrence. It is expected to provide information products support among other support responsibilities to USAID/OFDA and USAIDs Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance. The ISU team leader will be responsible for developing, producing, and disseminating an array of information products to assist USAID/OFDA staff, as well as informing other USAID offices, donors, the international assistance community, and the public. These products include situation reports, fact sheets, the USAID/OFDA annual report, talking points, cables, meeting or conference minutes, and ad hoc products as deemed necessary by USAID/OFDA staff. The ISU is also responsible for maintaining USAID/OFDAs historical repository of relevant documents, which can often be reviewed for lessons learned. In addition, ISU staff are utilized as information officers on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) at or near disaster sites, field assessment teams, and on Response Management Teams (RMTs) in Washington, D.C. This individual must be flexible in a fast-paced work environment where priorities are constantly changing. Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills are a must. Experience in writing and editing in the U.S. government style is essential for being successful as the ISU team leader. Working hours may be prolonged if a major disaster is declared. The position is based in Washington, D.C., but international travel is a possibility. A secret-level security clearance is required. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Oversee the annual workflow of the more than 20 ISU staff who support USAID/OFDAs regional teams in Washington, D.C.
Review and editing the draft documents produced by ISU staff, providing feedback and training to those who need additional U.S. government writing style improvement on reports and field cables
Make personnel decisions on who is the most experienced and viable ISU staff person to deploy on a DART, work on an RMT, provide support on a regional team, or complete an ad hoc assignment
Develop the USAID/OFDA annual report with thematic articles, reviews of each disaster and how the funds were dispensed in response, disaster pictures, maps, annual report layout, and ensuring that the product remains on schedule with ISU staff and the contracted publications firm
Liaise with USAID/OFDAs Geographic Information Unit on the development, scheduling, and production of maps or other geographic visual aids
Ensure that ISU staff are completing situation reports, fact sheets, and periodic disaster risk reduction reports as per the schedule established with USAID/OFDA staff
Attend meetings and reporting on ISU initiatives with USAID/OFDAs Senior Management Team, USAID/OFDAs regional teams, and other USAID staff including the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs
Provide technical support to the ISU and USAID/OFDA staff on ad hoc questions that arise on a regular basis about information products
Deploy on a DART with short notice to write field cables on the current humanitarian situation should ISU staff not be available or too inexperienced to deploy
Conduct annual staff performance evaluations and hiring of ISU staff
Qualifications:
Masters degree in a related field, including political science, international relations, international development, area studies, humanitarian assistance, and journalism required
Minimum of three years of information management and writing/editing experience with international donor programs, Peace Corps, NGOs, or the U.S. government
A minimum of two years of supervisory experience required
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in one or more foreign languages
Application instructions:
Send electronic submissions to DCHA_InfoLeader@chemonics.com by 8/23/2013. Please submit your CV and cover letter with ISU Team Leader in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only DCHA ISU team leader in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check I do not wish to complete the information requested. Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
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