L’Ambassade des Etats Unies au Tchad recrute un coordinateur des espaces américains, N’Djaména
Announcement Number : N’Djamena-2019-042
Hiring Agency : Embassy N’Djamena
Position Title : American Spaces Coordinator
Open Period : 12/12/2019 – 02/18/2020Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone : GMT+1
Series/Grade : LE – 6510 9
Salary : XAF FCFA16,328,074
Work Schedule : Full-time –
Promotion Potential : LE-9
Duty Location(s) : 1 Vacancy in N Djamena, CD
Telework Eligible : No
For More Info :
HR Section
000-000-0000
NdjamenaJobs@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path : Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency :
- For USEFM – Actual FP salary is determined by Washington D.C ;
- All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
Security Clearance Required :
- Public Trust – Background Investigation ;
- Appointment Type ;
- Permanent.
Appointment Type Details : Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement : We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary : The work schedule for this position is : Full Time 40 hours per week
Start date : Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time two weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position : Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed : No
Travel Required : Not Required
Duties :
Basic Function of the Position :
The employee will be responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the Mission’s American Center, located in the Embassy Chancery, and will serve as the primary liaison between the Embassy and Post’s American Corner in N’Djamena. The employee will be responsible for strategic planning for using American Spaces to advance Mission objectives, and will serve as the Grants Officer Representative for all American Spaces grants. Employee will report to the Public Affairs Officer and supervise the IRC Technician. Manages the American Center’s daily engagement with the public, assisting patrons with access to authoritative information about the U.S., U.S. foreign policy and American interests, and organizing and presenting events to engage audiences through virtual and in-person activities. Ensures American Center is accessible and appealing, and that the physical design and presentation meet Department standards, including branding. Responsible for managing membership, admission, the print collection, and the public access computers with Internet access.
Qualifications and Evaluations :
Requirements :
EXPERIENCE : At least four years of progressively responsible experience delivering information resources, public education, public affairs, or public relations in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational public service institution (such as a museum, think tank, American studies or cultural center, or library) is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE : Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy objectives and U.S. interests in Chad; understanding of U.S. historical, political, economic, social and cultural forces that shape U.S. foreign policy; understanding of regional, ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and linguistic factors and the influence of religious, cultural and educational institutions in shaping perceptions of the U.S. are all required. Must have general knowledge of project management, including defining project objectives, outcomes, and assessment methods. Understanding of the communications/information environment in the U.S, Chad, and internationally; detailed knowledge of Public Diplomacy (PD) engagement tools, related policies and procedures for each; and knowledge of multiple PD resource streams and regulations for their use are all required.
Education Requirements : University degree in communications, library studies, education, political science, international affairs, American Studies, or English is required.
Evaluations : “This may be tested”
LANGUAGE : Level IV English and French (Fluent speaking, reading, understanding, and writing) are required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must have strong analytic skills and the ability to conceptualize how best to use PD tools to engage Chadian audiences. Must be able to advise senior PD/Mission leaders of opportunities to promote Mission objectives; identify, analyze, predict and continually assess audience attitudes; evaluate the impact of projects and modify approaches for greatest outcomes.
Must have excellent customer service skills, interpersonal cross-cultural communication skills, and be able to identify and engage key figures critical to shaping local public opinion. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, interviewing for evaluation purposes, writing reports and contributing materials for publication in both English and French. Must be able to tailor communications to fit formal and informal situations and different ethnic, religious, and linguistic cultures and, as necessary, through multi-media channels. Must be able to brief U.S. officers and visitors on a variety of issues and interpret between English and French for public programs.
Strong management skills are required, including the ability to develop and oversee project budgets and to organize, run, and present professional and cultural projects such as workshops, seminars, digital video conferences, panel discussions, lectures and camps. Must be able to negotiate agreements with partner institutions and manage their fulfillment.
Good keyboarding and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular Internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required. Thorough, detailed knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Office applications, graphic design and photo editing software, and PD-specific software, databases, and reporting tools is required. Full understanding of PD-specific funding authorities and their planning and reporting tools is required. Detailed knowledge of and ability to use social media and mobile platforms, photo and video sharing sites, podcast creation, and basic photo and video skills are all required. Must have good numerical skills to be able to develop and manage project and grant budgets; must be able to develop descriptive statistical analysis of target audience segments and impact of American Space activities and initiatives.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) : The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications :
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info :
Benefits :
Agency Benefits : Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in N’Djamena/Chad may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information :
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT : Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to apply :
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance ;
- To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents :
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application :
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) ;
- Residency and/or Work Permit ;
- Passport copy ;
- Degree Certificate ;
- Certificate or License ;
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable) ;
- SF-50 (if applicable) ;
- Letter(s) of recommendation ;
- List of references.
Next Steps :
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.