Public Engagement (Press and Media) Assistant

Announcement Number : HOCHIMINH-2020-26

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 4.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. Open to: 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 (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:

Occasional Travel

Incumbent will join provincial trips as required.

Duties

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements: 

EXPERIENCE:  At least two years of experience in communications/media-related work as journalist, researcher or writer required.

Education Requirements: University degree in social sciences, international relations, journalism, or English is required.

Evaluations: This may be tested.

LANGUAGE:  Fluency Level Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.  Fluency Level Speaking/Reading/Writing of Vietnamese is required.  Please clarify level of your English and Vietnamese language skill on your application.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Analytic skills:  Must be able to distinguish important commentary from straightforward factual reporting and decide which aspects to include in reports.  Must be able to “read between the lines” to understand and report on local developments and how they are portrayed by media.Communication/Interpersonal skills:  Must be able to identify items in the press of interest to media reaction readers and to briefly and accurately present them in English.  Must have strong drafting and translation skills.  Must be able to develop and maintain excellent contacts and working relationships with journalists, editors, and government officials.  Management skills:  Must be able to bring together offices and agencies from across the Mission to identify opportunities for and organize appropriate media engagement. Technical skills:  Must be able to serve as the Mission’s back-up photographer. Availability:  Must be available to travel throughout the host country to develop professional contacts and create content (photo/video of ambassador’s travel, PD programs, etc.). 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.

How to Apply

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust / Background Investigation clearance.To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (if applicable)
• A proof of citizenship
• Residency and/or Work Permit (if you are not Vietnamese Citizen)
• Passport copy
• Degree (nottranscripts)
• 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. 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. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.