Strategic Information Specialist
Full time, Contract, onsite at Bogota Foreign Assistance Hub, Colombia
Candidates MUST be Citizens of Colombia and able to work daily in Bogota.
Description
At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for all our clients. We are a privately held company which has been repeatedly recognized as a top place to work. We believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.
Position Summary
The Strategic Information Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely, accurate, and policy-relevant information flow between field operations, U.S. embassies, and Washington-based offices. The incumbent is responsible for information collection, analysis, and reporting that informs policy formulation, resource allocation, and diplomatic engagement in response to humanitarian dynamics in the region. The salary will be commensurate with an FSN 11 position within Colombia.
II. Major Duties and Responsibilities
A. Reporting and Analysis
B. Information Management
C. Coordination and Liaison
D. Strategic Communications
III. Supervisory Relationship
Reports directly to the Senior Humanitarian Advisor. Works independently under general supervision. Assignments are reviewed for accuracy, policy consistency, and effectiveness of coordination and analysis.
IV. Supervisory Controls
This is a non-supervisory position; however, the incumbent may guide or mentor assistants, short-term staff, or interns as required.
V. Minimum Qualifications
Candidates MUST be Citizens of Colombia and able to work daily in Bogota.
Education:
Minimum Education: A Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Communications, Political Science, Social and economic sciences, Humanitarian Studies or Disaster Management or similar fields and three years of relevant experience in international development or foreign assistance programming.
Preferred Education: A Master’s degree in International Studies, Communications, Political Science, Humanitarian Studies or Disaster Management or similar fields and five years of relevant program management experience in international development or foreign assistance programming.
Language: Level IV (Fluent) English and Level V (Fluent) Spanish required.
Skills and Abilities: Strong analytical, representational, and writing skills; proven ability to work in complex political environments; and capacity to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
Experience supporting programs or analysis related to economic recovery, market-based programming, or self-reliance approached in humanitarian or development settings.
VI. Post Entry Training
Training in U.S. Government foreign assistance coordination, humanitarian response, global health diplomacy, monitoring and evaluation, and regional migration frameworks.
VII. Position Elements
Exercise of Judgment: Requires high professional judgment to interpret policy, assess evolving regional dynamics, and represent U.S. positions in sensitive contexts.
Authority to Make Commitments: None; may convey Department guidance and recommendations to partners and host government officials.
Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: Regular interaction with senior officials from host governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and interagency partners to ensure policy coordination and information sharing.
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter in English to rderamo@credence-llc.com
Please provide ONLY the following personal information on your resume: Name, telephone number and email address.
In your cover letter please include a brief one-paragraph summary of your recent and relevant experience related to this role along with your responses to the following:
If you meet the minimum requirements, you may be contacted for an initial screening.
Thank you for your interest.
Credence does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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