The Civil Society and Media Specialist supports USAID’s promotion of democracy, human rights, and good governance. The individual reports to the Mission’s Democracy, Rights, and Governance Deputy Office Director and serves as the principal advisor on issues related to civil society and media development and human rights promotion. The incumbent will provide critical support, advice, and expertise for all issues pertaining to civil society, traditional and new media (including digital and social media) as a component of democracy and governance in Zambia. The Specialist will lead USAID/DRG work with civil society and media development including digital development and digital democracy issues with various audiences, including USAID/Zambia, USAID/Washington, US Embassy Lusaka, and other parts of the U.S. Government, Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), international organizations, host nation governmental ministries and agencies, private sector, and others in the country. The Civil Society and Media Specialist also assists the DRG team on a broad range of issues related to democracy and governance and serves as an AOR or COR, and alternate on DRG Office awards as required The incumbent also serves as the DRG Office’s focal point for cross cutting Mission thematic issues as assigned. The individual will participate with GRZ, USG, UN, and other donor agency officials in efforts to assess and report on civil society and media issues in a timely and accurate manner.