Development Outreach and Communications Writer/Editor – USAID

Job Description

USAID Malawi is hiring for a Development Outreach and Communications (DOC) Writer/Editor. The DOC Writer/Editor will primarily provide writing and editing services to produce and disseminate high-quality public information regarding USAID/Malawi’s development portfolio, while strengthening the capacity of Mission staff to improve the quality of written products.

Deadline for accepting applications to this solicitation is 17th October 2024, at 5pm Malawi time.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

To be considered, the applicant MUST have:

The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field. Relevant fields include:
communications, journalism, public relations or affairs, international development, international
affairs, advertising, marketing or social studies.

The candidate must have a minimum of four years of relevant experience. Relevant experience
is defined as work in communications, journalism, international development, public relations
or public affairs, international relations, or social studies. Experience working in a developing
country context is preferred.

The candidate must have a minimum of two years’ experience writing and editing in English,
including but not limited to: stories, press releases, speeches, fact sheets, briefers, social media
content, journals, and articles.

The candidate must be a native English speaker, with fluency in both written and spoken
English. Familiarity with American English is preferred. Proficiency in Malawian languages is a
plus.