Vacancy title:
Technical Writer

Jobs at:
Chemonics International

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday September 26th, 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 21st September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:

Chemonics International lnc., a leading international development consulting firm seeks a Technical Writer (TW) for the Feed the Future Uganda Youth Leadership for Agriculture (YLA), a five-year activity (July 2015 — July 2020) that supports Ugandan partners, with youth in the lead, to identify and promote sustainable, inclusive, and cost-effective approaches that put youth especially female youth ~ squarely in the agriculture sector as leaders, farmers, entrepreneurs, and employees. The purpose of this flagship activity is to increase economic opportunities for approximately 350,000 Ugandan female and male youth ages 10 to 35 in agriculture-related fields, in order to increase their incomes and build their entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce readiness skills. Chemonics international seeks to recruit dynamic, inspired and innovative individuals that are committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

Position Title: Technical Writer (TW) (1 Position)
Location: based in Kampala

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Technical Writer (TW) is responsible for producing various high-quality communications products by the respective deadlines as established in the Contract, by USAID and or the COP. The TW must produce content in English, using the USAID approved format and marking and branding requirements. The position is based in Kampala and reports directly to the Communications Director. Some of the key tasks include:

• The TW is responsible for producing high-quality and submission of project reports by the respective deadlines as established in the Contract, by USAID and or the Chief of Party (COP) and/or Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP).
  
• The TW must produce various reports using the USAID approved format and Marking and Branding requirements. input for the reports should come from the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and Partnerships teams.
  
• The reports will include quarterly and annual reports; weekly updates for USAID; annual work plans; and any other report requested by the COP and/or DCOP and USAlD.
  
• ln collaboration with Activity staff, update communication materials such as facts sheets and brochures.
  
• Identify and write success stories for dissemination to USAlD, the public, partners, and other stakeholders.
  
• Liaise with the pertinent technical staff to facilitate timely completion and submission of press releases, one-pagers, technical briefs, proofs of concepts, and other informational pieces as necessary.
  
• Assist the regional communications interns with following up and
  
• collecting information on YLA activities for ongoing public relations and media,
  
• Communicate information in a way that demonstrates a basic understanding of development assistance work, Chemonics values, and the specific scope and nature of YLA.
  
• Perform any other duties within the scope of the responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor.
  

This position will require the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Communications, English, or a related field and a minimum of 2 years of professional experience is required
  
• Experience working on development projects, especially USAID-funded projects, is preferred
  
• Strong writing and communication skills In English required
  
• Ability to work with numerous partners to coordinate production of reports and other materials
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical staff, project partners, and project beneficiaries
  
• Strong attention to detail is required
  
• Strong computer and formatting skills in Word and other publishing programs as required
  
• Ability and willingness to meet tight deadlines
  
• Strong organizational and work prioritization skills, attention to detail
  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity