USAID ASEAN-U.S. PROGRESS Project, Communications Specialist (Development Alternatives, Inc.)

Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) is the implementing partner of the
USAID-funded ASEAN-U.S. PROGRESS project. DAI is seeking to fill the
position of Communications Specialist to be based in Jakarta.

USAID ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and
Sustainable Development and Security (PROGRESS)

SCOPE OF WORK
Communications Specialist

1. Background

The ASEAN-U.S. Partnership for Good Governance, Equitable and Sustainable
Development and Security (PROGRESS) project provides support to ASEAN in
its efforts to promote regional integration in the areas of good
governance, security, and human development. PROGRESS will help ASEAN lay
the groundwork necessary to achieve its vision by 2020 and fortify
cooperation between ASEAN and the United States.

2. Purpose:

The communication function will cover: a) PROGRESS project communication
and communication deliverables, b) communication products that summarize
the work of multiple USAID-managed projects that provide support to ASEAN,
and c) technical assistance to strengthen the ASEAN Public Outreach and
Communication (POC) unit.

3. Objectives and Duties:

The Communications Specialist will support the Chief of Party (COP) and
Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) by managing implementation of all project
communication and deliverables, and by overseeing the Communication
Assistant. Specific duties include:
· Serve as lead for all communication activities.
· Ensure communication products under PROGRESS work plan are
developed and delivered according to the work plan timeline.
· Develop written and photographic highlights and success stories
that convey PROGRESS’ activities and results.
· Develop a system to collect content, success stories, and results
from eight additional USAID-ASEAN managed projects; convert the material
into hard copy and electronic communication products; and distribute to
select USG and ASEAN partners through various communication channels.
· Work with ASEAN-POC to strengthen their outreach and communication
activities, support implementation of their communication strategy, and
use of information communication technologies (ICT).
· Develop monitoring and evaluation plan and routinely prepare
reports detailing results against the plan.
· Recommend to the COP and DCOP additional methods of communicating
impact, strategy implementation and evaluation of communication products.
· Additional tasks as requested by the COP or DCOP.

4. Qualifications:

· At least 5 years of demonstrated experience in communication and
public outreach, with a proven track record of successful packaging of
communication materials to multiple audiences. Prior experience in the
international development field preferred.
· A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
· Demonstrated experience with communication strategy development,
implementation and evaluation.
· Proven ability to conduct audience research/segmentation, message
development, and use of social and mass media to reach multiple audiences.

· Hands-on experience designing communication tools.
· Pro-active, team player and results focused.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and
Bahasa Indonesia.
· Technical knowledge in the program subject matter desired.
· Prior supervisory experience preferred.

The Communications Specialist will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. S/He
will report to the Deputy Chief of Party.

Interested applicants are invited to send a complete application with 3
references and salary history for the last three years to
progressrecruitment@dai.com by December 25, 2013 at 05:00 PM Jakarta Local
Time. Applicants must indicate the position for which they are applying in
the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.