Company: American Embassy in Kathmandu
The American Embassy in Kathmandu is seeking an individual for the position of Public Affairs Assistant.
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement.
POSITION: Public Affairs Assistant, FSN – 9; FP-5
OPENING DATE: March 16, 2018
CLOSING DATE: March 30, 2018
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Under the direct supervision of Public Affairs Officer, the incumbent serves as an expert on Public Affairs Section’s budget and program administration. The incumbent provides advice on annual budget including representational and grants expenditure. The incumbent analyzes the effects and consequences of such expenditures on program planning. The incumbent serves as a Grant Officer Representative (GOR) and develops strategies to monitor and evaluate grants expenditures. The incumbent also advises and assists in the financial management of American Spaces established outside of Kathmandu.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NOTE: Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. EDUCATION: Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Accounting is required
2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years of experience in business management, accounting or an administrative field is required.
3. LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Nepali is required. English language ability will be tested.
4. KNOWLEDGE: Sound knowledge of financial management and/or accounting/budgeting procedures is required. Excellent knowledge of the social environment of country and its institutions is required.
5. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The ability to use various computer applications such as MS Word, MS Outlook, Power Point and Excel is required.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our intranet site at http://sca.p.state.sbu/sites/kathmandu/KDUMgmt/HRO/Pages/Employment.aspx and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office at telephone #4234557.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
When qualified, 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:
(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP** *
IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
4. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit the following documents or the application will not be considered.
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174, May 2016 version) which is available on our intranet site at http://sca.p.state.sbu/sites/kathmandu/KDUMgmt/HRO/Pages/ Employment.aspx or by contacting Human Resources Office at telephone# 4234557;
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. copies of education certificates, transcripts, degrees, awards etc.)
WHERE TO APPLY:
E-mail Address: [email protected] write “Application for Public Affairs Assistant” in the Subject Line).
Or
Human Resources Office
G.P.O. Box 295 Kathmandu, Nepal
(Please clearly mark your envelope as “Application for Public Affairs Assistant”).
This job announcement was published in Kantipur Dainik on 16 March 2018