VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Organization: US Embassy Kathmandu
Announcement Number: Kathmandu-2018-025
Hiring Agency: Embassy Kathmandu
Position Title: Information Specialist
Open Period: 05/31/2018 – 06/14/2018Format MM/DD/YYYY
Series/Grade: LE – 6002 10
Salary: (NPR) ₨1,911,330 – (NPR) ₨1,911,330
Promotion Potential: LE-10
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Kathmandu
Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Information Officer, the incumbent serves as the principal press and media advisor to the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and Information Officer (IO). The incumbent has principal responsibility to monitor trends and issues in the Nepali media countrywide and to organize and execute Mission press events. The incumbent prepares, analyses and keeps the IO and PAO informed of significant developments; oversees the post’s countrywide press and media outreach and reporting program. The incumbent plans and directs media programs designed to support and promote USG strategic goals among key audiences. The incumbent deals with the all levels of the media of Nepal, and involves them in Mission activities.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:
Completion of Bachelors degree in Marketing, Journalism, Mass Communication or Social Sciences is required
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in the field of press and media is required. At least one year of supervisory experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of the host country’s media, political, economic, social and educational structure is required. Through knowledge of political parties and key figures in the mass media, government, military, labor and business circles is required. Thorough knowledge of Public Affairs’ information programs, media, public relations techniques and of U.S. foreign policy concerns is required. Knowledge of social and online media sources and blogs in Nepal is required.
Evaluations:
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.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The ability to develop and maintain extensive high level contacts in the media, in government and various information circles is required. The ability to use various Windows-based computer applications is required.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications and complete a mandatory probationary period of one year for LE Staff.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits: Benefits will be explained to the selected candidate during job offer.
Additional Benefits:Benefits will be explained to the selected candidate during job offer.
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:
(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
(2) AEFM / USEFM
(3) FS on LWOP and CS in 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 and CS in LWOP status with re-employment or reinstatement rights back to their agency or bureau.
What is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc? https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Definitions-for-VA.pdf
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. The Mission may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current employees of the Mission who have not successfully completed their initial probationary periods are not eligible to apply. Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory or MBC score of 100 points or less, on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current employees of the Mission 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. This does not apply for employees on a PSA (Temp), or those are hired on a When Actually Employed (WAE) or intermittent work schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
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For More Info:
HR Section
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