OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
POSITION: Cultural Affairs Assistant
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week
ANNUAL SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7; US$9,628(Starting Salary)
The U.S. Mission in Hanoi, Vietnam is seeking eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Cultural Affairs Assistant in its office for Public Affairs Section (PAS).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the supervision of the Cultural Affairs Specialist (CAS), Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer (ACAO), Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO), and Public Affairs Officer (PAO), incumbent of this position will serve as the English Access Micro Scholarship Program and Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) Coordinator. He/she will be responsible for managing and promoting both programs within northern Vietnam. The incumbent will provide support for cultural outreach activities for the Section and the Ambassador. He/she will also lead Embassy exchange efforts for the Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP). The incumbent will serve as back-up to the Cultural Affairs Assistant Alumni Coordinator.
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. EDUCATION: A university degree in liberal arts, education, or international affairs is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: One year progressively responsible experience in programming activities, international relations or cultural field is required.
3. LANGUAGE: Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required (this will be tested). Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have ability to plan, organize and implement post’s cultural programs. Ability to establish and maintain individual contacts with key officials. Ability to draft reports, program material in both English and Vietnamese. Ability to work effectively with Information Resources Center (IRC) staff and Information Assistant to maximize programming effectiveness. Ability to use computer programs including Word, Excel, Power point.
5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have certain knowledge of U.S. cultural, socio-economics and political structure and institutions. Substantive knowledge on Vietnamese cultural traditions and norms.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your DS-174 form, CV (in English) and your copies of Degrees and certificates that support the position’s educational requirement (required) to email address: jobs.for.ngo.hanoi@gmail.com. Title: U.S Embassy_ Cultural Affairs Assistant _Candidate’s full name
Deadline: 23/10/2016
Any question please contact Ms. Quyen: 043.8265118
Download DS-174 Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-ukPqr942bpWlFXeFBxbUROQlk/view?usp=sharing