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USAID C4J Vacancy: Strategic Communication Specialist, Jakarta

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm, seeks to fill the following long-term, full-time position for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Indonesia Changes for Justice (C4J). The primary objective of the C4J project is to improve the performance of Indonesia’s justice system, a prerequisite for good governance and sustained economic growth, through cooperation with the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of the Republic of Indonesia.

Strategic Communication Specialist

The Communications Specialist is responsible for coordinating communications needs within the project, with counterparts, and with USAID. This position fills a key bridge between the communications team, technical staff, C4J project counterparts, USAID, and project management.  Duties include extensive writing responsibilities in English. 

Qualifications

Applicants for Communications Specialist should have a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in communications. Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded program is preferred.  Experience working with the justice sector in Indonesia, and ability to work independently with senior level representatives, is preferred. A university degree in communications or substantial experience working in the area of communications or relevant field is preferred. Written and verbal fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required. Indonesian citizenship is required. Strong leadership, judgment, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Demonstrated skills with software packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other basic design software are required.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume (references will not be contacted prior the interview) to c4jproject@gmail.com as soon as possible, but no later than 28 February 2014. Please indicate “Strategic Communication Specialist” in the subject line.  Only strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

This position will be subject to USAID approval and salary scales.

Chemonics International (www.chemonics.com) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development.