Public Engagement Assistant (English Language) (RELO Assistant)

About Announcement Number:HANOI-2023-06 Hiring Agency:Embassy Hanoi Position Title:Public Engagement Assistant (English Language) (RELO Assistant) (All Interested Applicants / All Sources) Open Period:02/07/2023 - 02/21/2023 Vacancy Time Zone:GMT+7 Series/Grade:LE - 6510 8 Salary:USD $16,364 Work Schedule:Full-time - 40 hours per week. Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period Promotion Potential:LE-8 Duty Location(s):1inHanoi, VM Telework Eligible:No For More Info: HR Section 84-24-38505000/Ext. 5136 HanoiHR@state.gov Overview Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: Open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources For USEFM - FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. 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 from 45 days to 90 days of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Supervisory Position:No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:No Travel Required:Not Required . Duties Under the direct supervision of the Regional English Language Officer, the RELO Assistant manages the implementation, ongoing evaluation, and expansion of virtual English language programs at Post, including ECA’s Online Professional English Network (OPEN) courses, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and Webinars (both those offered via the Office of English Language Programs in Washington and those that the RELO office hopes to offer for the local context). The RELO Assistant will oversee other online initiatives in his/her portfolio as well as RELO social media outreach and monitoring the RELO shared inbox. The RELO Assistant will serve as a Grants Officer Representative for grants with a special focus on virtual programming and for Vietnam’s Access Micro scholarship program. Additionally, the RELO Assistant will serve as head materials coordinator, assist with Alumni tracking of RELO programming, provide administrative and logistical support for RELO programs, and serve as back up to the Cultural Affairs Specialist. The RELO Assistant will also manage Vietnam’s English Access Program at Post to provide ongoing support for the after-school program and summer camps at sites across Vietnam, and liaise with counterparts in Ho Chi Minh, Laos, and Cambodia. The RELO Assistant will prepare and submit Access program proposals and reports to ECA, identify reliable in-country and local providers, provide information about the program, and draft letters of support to local ministries of education and administrations. The incumbent will advise on material selection and professional development opportunities for Access staff, assist with curriculum development, coordinate with in-country providers, oversee program budget allocations and expenditures, administer and analyze student and teacher surveys, and coordinate with Embassy/PA staff, English Language Fellows, Fulbright ETAs, and Peace Corps volunteers to support American participation in Access programming. . Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements: EXPERIENCE: At least three years of professional English language teaching experience, demonstrated project management experience, and experience in supporting programs virtually and through social media. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a deep knowledge of up-to-date English language teaching pedagogy and strong organizational skills. Must be comfortable using online tools and social media for outreach and to implement programs and extensive knowledge of Vietnam’s educational system and English language education policy. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in English, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language, or Applied Linguistics is required. Evaluations: LANGUAGE: Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.) Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills and a proficiency in using office tools such as Microsoft Office suite, photo and video editing applications, form builders and online learning tools (such as Zoom and Learning Management Systems). 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 working at the U.S. Mission in Vietnam will receive the following allowances and benefits in addition to the annual basic salary listed above.

Allowances:

- Unique Conditions of Work Allowance: 7% of Annual basic salary (subject to review every two years). - Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance: US$1,000 per annum for FSN-09 and below, and US$3,000 per annum for FSN-10 and above.

Benefits

- Tet Bonus - one-month basic salary - Merit Based Compensation - annual salary increase based on performance - Annual leave - 120 hours per year and the annual leave hours will increase every five years of creditable service according to local labor law - Sick leave according to local labor law - Family leave - up to 5 days and other special leave as stipulated in the local labor law - American and Vietnamese holidays up to 22 days per year - Contribution to mandatory insurances according to Vietnam's Government law and regulation including social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance - Supplemental Health Insurance that the U.S. Mission covers 90% of the premium for employees and each eligible family member - Mission cash award for outstanding performance - Training opportunities abroad, in-country, on-the-job and online sources for professional career development 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:

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”),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 clearance. To apply for this position, click the “Apply to this vacancy” button at the header of this page. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site: https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/ Required Documents: In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma 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 * Degree Not Transcript * Proof of Citizenship * Other Document * Other Document 2 Eligible Family Member Applicants: * Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) * Copy of passport * 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 or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone. For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. are posted with the vacancy announcement on the U.S. Mission internet website: https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/. You may also contact the Human Resources Office via HanoiHR@state.gov to obtain it. Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi, Vietnam.