AID Development Assistance Specialist (Technical Writer)

Position Title:AID Development Assistance Specialist (Technical Writer)
Opening Date:March 10, 2010
Closing Date:March 24, 2010
Who may apply:     All Interested Candidates
Length of Service:Personal Services Contract – One Year renewable
 

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of AID Development Assistance Specialist (Technical Writer) within the Water and Infrastructure (WRI) Office of the USAID Mission for West Bank & Gaza. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the WRI Office in the development and design of programs and projects in the West Bank and Gaza. This includes the preparation of a variety of Program or Activity Approval documents, preparation of portions of key USAID documents, development of Concept Papers and background analysis for new activities and provision of other related assistance to the Office and Team as assigned. This position is based in Tel Aviv and requires the ability to commute to the office on daily basis and might be required to work after hours at the direction of his/her supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS SOUGHT:
-A university degree in public or business administration, international development, economics, law or other social science fields from an internationally recognized university is required. Completion of one or more years of post-graduate study is highly desirable.
-At least five years of progressively responsible experience in development and management assistance, organizational management or related work in a non-governmental organization, international organization or the like is required. Prior work experience with a U.S. Government agency is highly desirable.
-Must have very strong English written skills and analytical capabilities, including the ability to write high-level creative, analytic and reporting documents. Must be able to prepare precise and accurate reports and to develop and present briefings.
-Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to balance working well in a team environment with initiative, creativity, and independent ability to carry out responsibilities are also necessary.
-Must have native English level of fluency (spoken and written). Arabic and/or Hebrew is desirable.
-Must be flexible to work after hours if needed.

HOW TO APPLY:
Send a typed CV in ENGLISH along with a cover letter addressing all Qualifications sought, to:  USAID Executive Office attention HR Department

By Fax:
   
035114894

Or by Email:
   
[email protected]

All applicants: Please submit a typed resume along with a cover letter

Submissions must be received at the USAID Executive Office by:  March 24, 2010

IMPORTANT!!!
-PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR AND ADDRESS ALL QUALIFICATIONS SOUGHT.
-PLEASE INDICATE WHERE YOU LEARNED ABOUT THE POSITION:  SPECIFY WHICH WEBSITE AND/OR NEWSPAPER.
-ANY APPLICATION THAT DOES NOT SPECIFY THE POSITION APPLIED FOR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
-SELECTION WILL DEPEND UPON EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE OF THE APPLICANTS, AS WELL AS REFERENCES AND INTERVIEWS.  
-HIRING FOR THIS POSITION IS BASED ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY

Only qualified applicants will be considered.  Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The U.S.Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional information:
Fully qualified candidates for employment are normally hired at the first step of the position grade. In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications so warrant.  The decision will be made by the USAID Executive Officer.  If there are no qualified candidates at the starting grade level, a candidate may be hired at a lower grade trainee level.