Job Description: * DUTIES AND **RESPONSIBILITIES** - The Strategic Communications Advisor will support the Organized Crime and Counternarcotics Division Program Officers, PSCs, TPCs, and LES with the development, implementation, and oversight of a strategic communications plan that supports U.S. and Colombian counternarcotics objectives. - The contractor will support this effort by conducting research, coordinating messaging with Colombian government, and supporting the development of communications content with embassy, Colombian government, and private sector contacts. - Serve as Strategic Communications Advisor in the Eradication Operations Program of the Organized Crime and Counternarcotics (OCCN) Division in INL Bogota. - Assist in the implementation of a multi-pronged communications strategy aimed at reducing public opposition to the Colombian and U.S. governments’ counternarcotics efforts. - Directly support Program Manager and US third party contractor in implementation of day-to-day duties related to the strategy. - Coordinate with INL procurement and finance personnel to facilitate the purchase of strategic communications goods and services in support of the strategy. - Support Program Manager and other officials’ engagement with the Colombian Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defense, Presidency, and other government agencies in support of the strategy. - At the direction of the Program Manager, develop lines of effort to implement the communications strategy, including engaging private sector contractors to develop content. **Job Requirements**: **MINIMUM **QUALIFICATIONS** **EDUCATION** Bachelor’s degree in communications, media studies, journalism, psychology, marketing, sociology, political science, international relations, or other related field. **LANGUAGE **LEVEL**: - Spanish: level 4- Fluent level required in Speaking/Reading/Writing/Listening - English: level 3- Good working knowledge required in Speaking/Reading/Writing/Listening **EXPERIENCE**: - Minimum five years of practical experience developing, implementing, and managing national-level communications projects required. - Experience developing effective communications products for broad, public consumption. - Experience coordinating events, designing content, and preparing senior government officials or private sector leaders for effective public communications. - Experience dealing with journalists, social media influencers, and other media outlets. - Experience working with Colombian government officials to develop public messaging. - Experience working with local and national-level politicians, community leaders, NGOs, and other surrogates to advance key messaging priorities. - Experience evaluating message impact, coordinating focus groups, and other means of assessing impact. **KNOWLEDGE** OF: * - Strong knowledge of general communications trends and approaches - Strong knowledge of radio, television, and social media trends within Colombia - Knowledge of media outlets in rural populations, particularly in areas with high levels of coca cultivation and insecurity - Knowledge of counternarcotics issues preferred - Knowledge of government procurement processes preferred **SKILLS AND** ABILITIES*: - Ability to perform assigned duties with mínimal supervision and to take the initiative as a self-starter. - Ability to work quickly and independently to quickly prepare reports, talking points, and other correspondence. - Ability to work diplomatically with Colombian and U.S. counterparts. - Ability to create visually effective communications products that convey strategic messages to counterparts; - Drafting concise, effective reports and briefs for senior policymakers in English and Spanish. - Must be able to pass the US Embassy security background review. - Work as a team member. - Write effectively and quickly in English and Spanish. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB AND WORKING **ENVIRONMENT**: - Job holder will work primarily outside of the Embassy in Bogotá however, will occasionally work inside the Embassy for coordination. - Incumbent will travel frequently within Colombia to the field and to police/military installations. - May conduct regular visits to primitive areas and coca fields, which often requires traversing rugged terrain on foot or in GOC helicopters.