Jr. Communication Analyst

Position Description
The Communication Analyst (junior level) directly supports the USAID Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) team by assembling, analyzing, and disseminating information related to areas of strategic importance to the Agency. The Jr. Communication Analyst coordinates and prepares a wide range of outreach materials, reports, briefings, and presentations for USAID audiences. The Jr. Communication Analyst uses independent judgement to complete tasks and operates with discretion within the Public Affairs team's Office of Public Engagement.
Roles and Responsibilities

• Reviews, refines, and supports clearance of communications and relevant materials for LPA or other portfolios as assigned to ensure consistency with Agency messaging, policy, and procedures.
• Supports the development, implementation, and management of USAID communications activities, including its top-line messaging, marketing materials, social media toolkits, and other communications tools.
• Identifies, conceptualizes, and facilitates outreach to external stakeholders on key Agency issues and priorities, including facilitating interactive in-person and virtual engagements.
• Contributes to efforts within LPA to engage key external stakeholders leading on issues related to Ukraine within private, non-profit, and public sectors.
• Writes, edits, and oversees the production and dissemination of strategic communication materials, including but not limited to online feature stories, blog posts, case studies, fact sheets, newsletters, presentations, and video scripts.
• Creatively identifies new mechanisms and opportunities to tell the story of the Agency in new and exciting ways and targets key audiences, across a large number of platforms.
• Assists in drafting social media content.
• Monitors development news, trends, and best practices, and translates findings into actionable content.
• Supports the management and growth of an active community of practice using a variety of internal and external channels (e.g., newsletters, webinars, live events, online platforms, etc.) and leveraging a mix of communication resources (e.g., toolkits, case studies).
• Develops online content and manages messaging for external web platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Facility Access Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of work experience in international affairs.
• Experience with coordination of relationships with development organizations and creating outreach opportunities in coordination with diaspora groups.
• Strong strategic communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Expert knowledge of grammar, writing, editing, and writing techniques across a broad range of written product types and for different audiences and purposes.

EEO Statement
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