INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATIONS STAFF - MID- LEVELWASHINGTON, DC
EnCompass is recruiting for a mid-level communications position to support a project providing training and support to international development communications personnel worldwide and in Washington, DC. We are seeking a communications professional with well-rounded experience to provide day-to-day operational and training support; support the preparation and production of briefing materials, newsletters, and communication materials; support the design and implementation of training conferences, and act as a liaison with training participants and the client. The full-time position is based out of the EnCompass Rockville Office, and requires international travel. S/he will work as a part of an overall team based out of Washington, D.C. Previous experience with USAID is strongly preferred. EnCompass is a small, women- owned consulting firm based in the Washington, DC, USA area. Since 1999, we have worked around the globe with governments, donor agencies, non-governmental agencies, and the private sector. Our core group of services includes organizational development, training and facilitation, technical assistance and evaluation. EnCompass' approach is grounded in participatory and appreciative methodologies. (To learn more about EnCompass, please visit our website at www.encompassworld.com). Position Duties and Responsibilities This staff position will provide a high level of coordination, administrative, and content support for the international donor client, as well as personnel who are placed in offices around the world (using a combination of e-mail, face-to-face contact, Skype and other communications methods). S/He will be expected to establish and maintain excellent relationships with these personnel, work efficiently and effectively under pressure, juggle multiple time-sensitive tasks and work independently as well as in a team. The primary areas of responsibility are: Review communication strategies and propose edits as appropriate; Support the design and implementation of training conferences, in DC, regionally, and overseas; Develop training agendas and related materials; Conduct research to fill ad-hoc training requirements; Prepare and produce content for monthly newsletters and briefing materials; Collect, organize and disseminate worldwide international development best practices related to communications; Provide logistical and administrative support, particularly as it pertains to scheduling of training conferences, in DC, regionally, and overseas; Act as a liaison with training personnel; Willingness to travel to conduct international training for up to 10 days at a time, and four times a year. TO APPLY: Please forward cover letter and resume to HR@encompassworld.com.
