Information Specialist - AMERICAN EMBASSY

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 64A-2011

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Information Specialist, FSN-10; FP-5A
OPENING DATE: November 14, 2011
CLOSING DATE: November 21, 2011
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-5A (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident: USD 9,399 p.a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade: FSN – 10)

NOTE: For ordinarily resident employees, salary will be paid in local currency using the established exchange rate.

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Information Specialist in the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the general supervision of the PAO and/or IO, incumbent is responsible for planning and implementing a diversified and complex countrywide multi-media program at one of the largest posts in Africa; carries out difficult and responsible assignments with little direct supervision; and supervises Program Clerk, Distribution Clerk/Assistant Media Technician, Information Assistant/ Webmaster, and Information Assistant/ Translator/ Interpreter.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact (251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Supporting documentations (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, driver’s license, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above should also be submitted.

1. Required Education: A Bachelor’s degree in language and literature, political science, economics, journalism, communications, international relations and law, public relations and administration, history, or management required.
2. Required Experience: A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in communications/ media as a journalist, broadcaster, writer, public relations or advertising specialists, or a combination of similar related experience which requires specialized training in press and publications, radio or TV is required.
3. Language Requirement: Level 4/4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading of English and Amharic is required. (English language proficiency will be tested)
4. Other Skills: Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of the host country’s media, political, economic, social and education structure: institutions, political parties, and of key figures in the mass media, journalism professionals, military, government, and business circles. Incumbent must also have thorough knowledge of Public Affairs information programs, media and public relations techniques, and of U.S. foreign policy concerns; knowledge of publishing profession, from the selection of texts to typesetting and layout; ability to plan and schedule work to meet deadlines; ability to operate and maintain full range of reproduction, A/V, and DVC equipment used by Public Affairs Section are required.
5. Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, outside contacts and other embassy personnel is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); and
2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; plus DS -174
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment; essays, certificates, awards; driving license; and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
or No; if yes, provide number)
H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
I. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
L. Days available to work
M. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
O. Education
P. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
Q. Language Skills
R. Work Experience
S. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383
E-Mail: HROaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03