Cultural Affairs Assistant – US Embassy

By Osama Elsheikh Last updated Jun 14, 2022

Job Description

Hiring Agency:	Embassy Khartoum
Announcement Number:	Khartoum-2022-015RA-1
Position Title:	Cultural Affairs Assistant – All Interested Applicants (Education Advisor)
Open Period:	06/13/2022 – 06/27/2022
Series/Grade:	LE – 6005 8
Salary:	USD $22,288
Work Schedule:	Full-time
Promotion Potential:	LE-8

Duty Location(s):

Khartoum, SU

Telework Eligible:

Yes

For More Info:

HR Section
0187022000
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment 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 (8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

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Supervisory Position:

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

The incumbent assists in the planning, development, implementation, and administration of the Mission’s Public Diplomacy Educational Advising programs. This is a non-sensitive, full-time position. incumbent provides a wide range of services for all sponsored and non-sponsored students seeking information about educational opportunities in the United States. Incumbent reports directly to the Public Affairs Officer (PAO).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: : A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a multinational educational or cultural work environment, with education, communication, marketing and public outreach duties as significant parts of the job and familiarity with the U.S. education system is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Comprehensive knowledge about U.S. secondary and higher education system; thorough knowledge of U.S. undergraduate and graduate admissions processes and requirements, including financial aid and credential evaluation; knowledge about relevant information resources including education systems, testing, and U.S. laws and regulations governing international students; and informed perspectives on political, economic, and social trends in both Sudan and the United States.

Education Requirements:

University degree in education, American Studies, international relations, communications, or marketing is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

English: Level IV (Fluency, speaking/reading/writing) is required.(This may be tested)

Arabic: Level IV (Fluency, speaking/reading/writing)s required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Superior interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills and excellent public speaking; must have sophisticated interviewing, counseling, problem solving, and analytical skills necessary to accurately assess a prospective student’s requirements and abilities to find appropriate educational opportunities for them; significant abilities include analytical ability, intellectual curiosity, initiative, and resourcefulness; must be able to plan and execute programs independently and able to plan ahead in year-long cycles; must be culturally sensitive and possess satisfactory computer (internet research), training, and management skills as essential to the position.

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 Sudan 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:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 U.S. Embassy, Sudan. or ERA Application Video Guide

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Certificate or License

• Other Document (Experience Certificates)

• Other Document 2 (Experience Certificates)

• Passport

• University Degree

• University Transcripts

• Proof of Citizenship

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 Sudan.

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