Embassy Niamey recruits 01 Cultural Affairs Assistant

Embassy Niamey recruits 01 Cultural Affairs Assistant

Embassy Niamey

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Announcement Number: Niamey-2020-016Hiring Agency: Embassy NiameyPosition Title: Cultural Affairs Assistant- All Interested ApplicantsOpen Period: 09/01/2020                        Format MM/DD/YYYYVacancy Time Zone: GMT+1Series/Grade: LE – 6005 9Salary: XOF CFA15,688,929Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 Hours.Promotion Potential: LE-9Duty Location(s): 1 in Niamey, NGTelework Eligible: NoFor More Info:  HR Section 20722661                       HRONiamey@state.gov

Hiring Path: • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM –   Actual FP 05 salary determined by Washington D.C.Only one Open-to category should remain: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
    Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment Type : PermanentAppointment 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 (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or his/her candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: YesRelocation Expenses Reimbursed: NoTravel Required: Not Required
DutiesUnder the supervision of the Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO), the incumbent is responsible for all cultural and exchange programs, advising the CAO and Public Affairs Officer (PAO), the Chief of Mission (COM), and other Mission staff on program planning to achieve Integrated Country Strategy (ICS) goals and coordinating programming with local government and NGO officials as necessary.  Incumbent also prepares local participants for Mandela Washington Fellows (Young African Leaders Initiative – YALI), International Visitor Leadership (IVLP) programs and serves on selection committees for IVLP and Fulbright candidates.  Advises CAO on selection and implementation of small grants.  Monitors local reaction to mission programs and drafts results cables and reports for PAO and CAO, Mission, and Department usage.  Translates remarks for Public Affairs programs and events.  Oversees work of Alumni and Youth Outreach Coordinator.   Maintains high-level contacts with Government of Niger (GoN) officials, community leaders, and Mission partners.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:EXPERIENCE:  Three to five years increasingly responsible experience in academia, including course/curriculum planning.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Optional: Expert knowledge of U.S. politics, society, and culture; of U.S.G policies, structure, and programs; of Department regulations; and of ISC themes and programs is required.  Thorough knowledge of Nigerien political, economic, social, and educational structures is also required.

Education Requirements:A university graduate degree in liberal arts, social sciences, international relations is required.
Evaluations:LANGUAGE:  Mandatory:  Level V (native speaker) in written and spoken French, Level IV written and spoken English, and competence in at least level III one local language are required. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional: Must be able to plan a wide variety of cultural programs and Mission activities and make required logistical arrangements for same.  Must be able to draft correspondence, cables, and reports in both English and French and to translate from one to the other.  Must be able to develop and maintain contact with high-level Nigerien officials, community leaders, and Mission partners.

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 Niamey, Niger 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
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:In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. You Must also submit WORK Certificates under Other Documents as proof of work experience If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Residency and/or Work Permit
Passport copy
Degree (not transcript)
Driver’s License
Certificate or License
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)

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.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Niamey, Niger.
More Information:https://ne.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/