US Embassy Kathmandu
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Announcement Number: Kathmandu-2023-020
Hiring Agency: Embassy Kathmandu
Position Title: Public Engagement Assistant (Emerging Voices Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator)
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+5.75
Series/Grade: LE – 6510 9
Salary: NPR ₨2,236,505 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-9
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Kathmandu, NP
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info:
HR Section
977-423-4000
Recruitktm1@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: Current Employees of the Mission – This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies
For applicants who are USEFMs, the final grade/step for the position will be determined by Washington DC. The proposed grade is FP-05.
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 U.S. Mission in Kathmandu, Nepal is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Engagement Assistant (Emerging Voices Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator) . This vacancy is open to Internal Applicants only.
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 of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Occasional Travel. Occasional travel may be required.
Duties
The incumbent coordinates the U.S. Mission’s exchange programs for youth and communities. The incumbent designs, plans and implements a broad range of activities to maintain contact with alumni of all Mission activities and initiatives. The incumbent plans, implements and coordinates exchange programs and alumni activities to engage youth and non-traditional audiences, and to expand Mission access to priority Emerging Voices (EV) Exchange and Alumni communities. The incumbent identifies/recruits Nepali participants for U.S. exchange programs and participates in applicant review and selection. The incumbent facilitates and supports the creation of country-wide networks of alumni from all Mission activities and exchanges; plans and implements innovative activities to maintain substantive contact with those alumni. The incumbent organizes activities and forums, in-person and virtual, for alumni, and supports their future programs and funding applications. The incumbent prepares and monitors the annual and individual project budgets for EV exchange and alumni initiatives.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational work environment is required, with project management, marketing, public relations, communication, or education duties as a significant part of the job.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Communications, Business Management or Education is required.
Evaluations:
These may be tested (Language, Skills and Abilities).
LANGUAGE: Fluent speaking/reading/writing English is required. Fluent speaking/reading/writing Nepali is required.
Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in ALL languages listed above.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good analytical, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Good technical skills on using social media, mobile platforms and digital tools are required. Good knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and graphic design is required.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
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.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits: Benefits will be explained during job offer.
Other Information:
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:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- 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”), 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:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
Applications must be completed and submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).
Applicants must address each required qualification with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
To apply, please click the APPLY TO THIS VACANCY button, create or log-in to your ERA account and begin the application process.
For information on ERA and detailed instructions on how to apply, please visit the ERA information page in our internet site below:
ERA information page-Internet site:
https://np.usembassy.gov/jobs/
Paper or e-mailed applications are not accepted.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested 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.
Required Documents
All Applicants
- Proof of Citizenship
- Education Transcript
- Other Documents (e.g. Experience Certificates)
- Residency Permit (If applicable)
- List of Reference
Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants must also submit the following documents
- Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Passport copy
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language/skills test or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Open Period: 05/26/2023 – 06/02/2023 Format MM/DD/YYYY