The Civil Society and Media Specialist supports USAID’s promotion of democracy, human rights, and good governance. The individual reports to the Mission’s Democracy, Rights, and Governance Deputy Office Director and serves as the principal advisor on issues related to civil society and media development and human rights promotion. The incumbent will provide critical support, advice, and expertise for all issues pertaining to civil society, traditional and new media (including digital and social media) as a component of democracy and governance in Zambia. The Specialist will lead USAID/DRG work with civil society and media development including digital development and digital democracy issues with various audiences, including USAID/Zambia, USAID/Washington, US Embassy Lusaka, and other parts of the U.S. Government, Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), international organizations, host nation governmental ministries and agencies, private sector, and others in the country. The Civil Society and Media Specialist also assists the DRG team on a broad range of issues related to democracy and governance and serves as an AOR or COR, and alternate on DRG Office awards as required The incumbent also serves as the DRG Office’s focal point for cross cutting Mission thematic issues as assigned. The individual will participate with GRZ, USG, UN, and other donor agency officials in efforts to assess and report on civil society and media issues in a timely and accurate manner.

Open to:
This is a Cooperating Country National (“CCN”) position. CCN means an individual who is a Zambian citizen, or a non-Zambian citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the cooperating country.

Who we are:
The U.S. Agency for International Development is the world’s premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. We are a diverse organization with colleagues from over 5 countries. By joining us in the city of Lusaka, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We truly value diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the world we serve. We want the best people to work for us in an inclusive environment so welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

What USAID offers:
We want your time at USAID to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office (where applicable). To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, thanks to our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the international development and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.
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