Ismat Zerin is a Hr Specialist at Usaid/bangladesh. Ismat is associated with 30 contracts. Usaid/bangladesh has $120,081,339 in total awards. Activity spans All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and All Other Support Services.
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The contract is for a U.S. Personal Service Contractor position at the GS-14 level, serving as the Supervisory Development Outreach Communications Specialist based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The role entails strategic leadership and management of USAID/Bangladesh’s communication outreach efforts, aligned with the agency’s development programming valued at over $218 million. The contractor will lead a team of three local professionals to develop and implement communication strategies, oversee public information dissemination, media relations, and coordinate with internal mission staff, the U.S. Embassy, local partners, and other stakeholders. The position demands oversight of mission-wide messaging, social media campaigns, event coordination, and liaison responsibilities with USAID’s Legislative and Public Affairs Bureau in Washington. It involves ensuring compliance with branding guidelines, managing communication contracts, and playing a key role in aligning outreach activities with USAID strategic priorities, such as the Journey to Self-Reliance and the Indo-Pacific Strategy.
The contract offers a two-year base period with the possibility of up to three one-year extensions, not exceeding five years total. It requires a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident with a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Journalism, Media, Communications, or International Relations, plus a minimum of eight years' progressively responsible experience in strategic communications or journalism, including at least three years in a supervisory role. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in media engagement, digital content creation, public relations, and the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments, preferably with knowledge of South Asian contexts. The contractor will undergo medical and security clearances prior to contract award. USAID provides a range of benefits consistent with federal regulations, and applications must be submitted electronically following stringent documentation and evaluation criteria.
Agency For International DevelopmentUSAID/Bangladesh
C/O American Embassy
Madani Avenue, Baridhara
Dhaka, Bangladesh,
Dhaka,
BGD
NAICS
541990
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
PSC
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Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
