Cultural Affairs Specialist (FSN-10) Trainee Level (FSN-09)

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Job Summary

Cultural Affairs Specialist (FSN-10) Trainee Level (FSN-09)

Duties & Responsibilities

The Cultural Affairs Specialist reports directly to the Cultural Affairs Officer and through him/her to the Counselor for Public Affairs. S/he frequently acts as the PAS representative in meetings and negotiations with individuals and organizations across the spectrum of public diplomacy contacts. S/he provides sophisticated program and policy advice to all FSOs in the Public Affairs Section, and plays a major role in the development of PAS programs. S/he guides, trains, and directs other LES staff in coordination with their immediate supervisor(s). The responsibilities of the position include substantive reporting; expanding and increasing the universe of PAS contacts within Afghanistan; and advising senior Embassy officers on Afghan culture and society and the best use of PAS resources to meet Mission goals.

Job Requirements

VA 14-063 – Full Performance Level:
Education: Bachelor degree-level education, in international relations or liberal arts, is required.
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience at a cultural or media establishment, a program-oriented non-governmental organization, or in a field such as public relations, university education, or counseling is required.

VA 14-063T - Trainee Level:
Education: Bachelor degree-level education, in international relations or liberal arts, is required.
Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience at a cultural or media establishment, a program-oriented non-governmental organization, or in a field such as public relations, university education, or counseling is required.

Language: Level IV (fluent) speaking/Reading Dari, English and Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading Pashto is required.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of Afghan political, media, economic, social, educational, and cultural structures and institutions is essential. Thorough knowledge of public diplomacy programs, objective. And techniques are required. Thorough knowledge of U.S. foreign policy priorities is required.
Abilities and Skills: Ability to develop and maintain contacts at all levels, up to and including the ministerial level, in cultural, government, media, and educational institutions. Must have proven written and oral communication skills. Since the work requires substantial involvement with developing contacts, must have strong interpersonal skills. The incumbent is expected to use an extensive range of contacts with high level/influential leaders in skillfully addressing public diplomacy issues. Must have strong managerial skills.

Ability to develop and maintain contacts at all levels, up to and including the ministerial level, in cultural, government, media, and educational institutions. Must have proven written and oral communication skills. Since the work requires substantial involvement with developing contacts, must have strong interpersonal skills. The incumbent is expected to use an extensive range of contacts with high level/influential leaders in skillfully addressing public diplomacy issues. Must have strong managerial skills.

Submission Guideline

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff (DS-174). Candidates may also send a current résumé or curriculum vitae in addition to the Form DS-174, but in all cases, the DS-174 must be submitted in order for the candidate to receive consideration for this vacancy. The DS-174 form is available on the U.S. Embassy website http://kabul.usembassy.gov

2. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.


SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Applications should be submitted through e-mail to this address: kabuljobs@state.gov
Subject line must be: (Cultural Affairs Specialist VA: 14-063/14-063T) or your application may not be
considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: (April 26, 2014)

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