Job Opportunities

THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) Office of the Regional Mission in Moldova is accepting applications for a part time (20 hours per week) Development Outreach Communication Assistant, GS-8. Individuals who apply for this position must have the legal right to work in Moldova.

Major duties:
The Development Outreach Communication Assistant position is located in the Chisinau Office of the Regional Mission for Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova. The primary purpose of this position is to assist USAID by overseeing the production and dissemination of information about USAID activities to the people of Moldova and host country press and media to build public awareness of USAID’s programs.
 
Required qualifications:

• U.S. citizen.
  
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, international relations, public administration, or a related field is required.
  
• Three years of work experience in public relations and/or journalism is desirable.  Previous work experience with USG or an international development organization is desirable.
  
• Native English language skills are an absolute requirement.  The Development Outreach Communication Assistant should possess exceptional written English language ability.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, May 16, 2008 at 17:00 Chisinau time. Applicants shall submit full resume including all experience and education, a cover letter and three references. All documents shall be submitted in English. USAID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, or sexual orientation. Only those applicants who are short listed will be contacted. Please submit resumes, cover letters and references to Ala Rotundu in person at 57/1 Bănulescu Bodoni St., ASITO Building, 5th floor, Chişinău, Moldova, via email at hrchisinau@usaid.gov, or by fax to 373-22-237-277.