EXBS Program Coordinator

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Job Summary

EXBS Program Coordinator (FSN-9)
Trainee Level (FSN-8) **

Duties & Responsibilities

The position responsible for coordinating the programmatic efforts of the Export Control & Related Border Security (EXBS) program for Afghanistan. EXBS is the field operating component of state’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation(ISN), Office of Export Control Cooperation (ECC). The incumbent routinely meets with high-level host country officials to coordinate EXBS’s activities and to determine training and equipment needs. He/She is responsible for budgetary matters, including bookkeeping, estimation and planning annual office and programmatic expenses and providing DOS/ISN/ECC with monthly and on-going budget reports. Other duties and responsibilities include organizing training events to be conducted locally and abroad, interpreting for EXBS advisor/program manager and high level delegations, completing official and unofficial translations of written communication, acting as liaison between the EXBS office and a variety of host government entities and monitoring and reporting on all local developments that affect the EXBS program.

Job Requirements

VA 13-199 Full Performance Level:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required: a degree in business administration, international relations, political science, economics, physics, chemistry or life sciences.
Experience: Three years of progressive professional experience in an administrative, financial management, or technical assistance environment, either within the U.S Mission other foreign mission, an international organization, host government agency, or NGO is required.

VA 13-199T Trainee Level:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required: a degree in business administration, international relations, political science, economics, physics, chemistry or life sciences.
Experience: Two years of progressive professional experience in an administrative, financial management, or technical assistance environment, either within the U.S Mission other foreign mission, an international organization, host government agency, or NGO is required.

Language: Level IV (fluent) speaking/reading in English and in Dari language is required.
Knowledge: A working knowledge of host-nation agencies involved in strategic trade controls and enforcement, and a general knowledge of US and GOM customs and low enforcement agencies are desired. Mush have knowledge of Microsoft suite of software, to include Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Must have working knowledge of administrative procedures, such as filing, maintaining records, establishing filing systems. Must have working knowledge of basic accounting functions like bookkeeping, etc.
Abilities and Skills: Strong organizational skills are required. Must be able to deal effectively with senior USG officials within and outside the US embassy, as well as senior host nation officials.; Must have demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage a project with limited guidance and supervision, and be able to effectively prioritize assignments. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, both in English and Dari/Persian.

Strong organizational skills are required. Must be able to deal effectively with senior USG officials within and outside the US embassy, as well as senior host nation officials.; Must have demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage a project with limited guidance and supervision, and be able to effectively prioritize assignments. Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, both in English and Dari/Persian.

Submission Guideline

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: (EXBS Program Coordinator VA 13-205 &13-205T) or your application may not be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: (November 16, 2013)

Functional Area

Administrative

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