Communications and Outreach Specialist, Prosecutorial Vetting Secretariat (ProsVS)

COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH SPECIALIST

Prosecutorial Vetting Secretariat (ProsVS)

Background:

Global Solutions Ventures (GSV), a joint venture partnership between ZemiTek, LLC and Dexis Consulting Group, seeks qualified candidates for an anticipated project vetting Moldovan prosecutors. The project would provide a fully staffed secretariat to support a multi-national Prosecutorial Vetting Commission appointed by the Moldovan Parliament pursuant to Law 252/2023 which entered into force August 22, 2023. The project is expected to begin in Autumn 2023. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Duration of assignment:  up to 12 months, with the possibility to extend. Extension contingent on continued donor funding.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Communications and Outreach Specialist will work within the Administration Section of the Secretariat and will report to the Head of Secretariat and/or his/her designee and will be responsible for:

• Managing all public outreach and awareness efforts.
• Assisting the ProsVS Leadership in engaging with the Evaluation Commission, the Ministry of Justice, international development partners and other stakeholders, including civil society, to increase awareness public understanding of the Prosecutorial Vetting process.
• Advising ProsVC Secretariat Leadership on outreach publications and providing editorial support and content development as required.
• Creating and editing all information (news, articles, social media posts, posters, newsletters, press releases) regarding ProsVS activities to ensure maximum visibility for the Prosecutorial Vetting process and its outcomes.
• Preparing press releases, speeches, presentations, and materials for Secretariat Leadership and the Evaluation Commission.
• When requested assisting with developing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

• Assisting Secretariat Leadership with event planning and arrangements.
• Coordinating and communicating with vendors provided by Dexis to develop video and written materials on various aspects of Prosecutorial Vetting process.

Minimum Requirements:

• A university degree in communications, journalism, or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Communications or Strategic Communications.

Minimum Requirements Continued:

• Experience in developing and tailoring communication and writing for a wide array of audiences.
• Experience in the design of online media outreach materials.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, where factual accuracy and consistency of information is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and team-player skills are required.
• A native Romanian language speaker, fluent in English those with Russian as a third fluency will be given preference.
• Previous experience working for donor-funded projects in Moldova is a strong advantage.
• Previous experience working within the justice sector in Moldova would be an advantage.

Ability to:

• Be independent, take initiative, and manage work with limited supervision.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the organization.
• Work effectively with an increasingly diverse group of stakeholders and clients.

Disqualifying factors:

• Current or past work in the Moldovan prosecution system, in any role.
• Status as a candidate prosecutor.
• Status as a student at the NIJ.

Applicants are advised that job offers are contingent upon the following:

• GSV receipt of a complete application packet as defined below.
• Passing a NAC background check.
• GSV receipt of three positive professional reference checks (recommendation letters will not be accepted and should not be submitted)
• Those offered employment may not engage in any other form of employment, consultancy, or other categories of work during the contract period.

To apply qualified candidates should submit the following to moldovajobs@dexisonline.com

• A current CV in ENGLISH.
• A cover letter in ENGLISH that defines how you meet the minimum requirements.
• A list of three professional references including name, position title, organization, mobile number, email address and relationship to the candidate. Please note that reference letters will not be considered.
• A declaration stating the applicant has no family or close personal contacts within the prosecutorial system or a listing of the family members or close personal contacts in the prosecutorial system.
• A copy of the national ID and/or passport photo page.
• Completion of the consent to background check form provided below.

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.