Strategic Content Coordination Specialist

Strategic Content Coordination Specialist

Announcement Number: HOCHIMINH-2024-20
Hiring Agency: Consulate Ho Chi Minh City
Position Title: Strategic Content Coordination Specialist (All Interested Applicants)
Open Period: 12/31/2024 - 01/21/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY)
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+7
Series/Grade: LE - 6520 10
Salary: USD $26,353 per year
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Promotion Potential: LE-10
Duty Location(s): 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Telework Eligible: No

For More Info:

HR Section: +84-24-3520-4200
Email: HCMCRecruitment@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM: FS is FP-5 (steps 5 through 14). Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
Open to: All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type: Permanent (subject to successful completion of probationary period)

Marketing Statement

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before applying.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The U.S. Mission is committed to providing equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Summary

Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week) Supervisory Position: Yes Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: 25% or less

The incumbent works an average of 5–10 hours outside normal business hours weekly and undertakes overnight or longer travel 4–5 times annually.

Duties

The Strategic Content and Media Specialist works under the supervision of the Public Diplomacy Officer - Press and Media (PDO/PM) or a designee of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO). This position supervises two Locally Employed (LE) Staff positions: the Press and Media Coordinator and the Community Management and Digital Production Coordinator.

Responsibilities include:

Overseeing online public engagement through the Consulate’s digital platforms.
Developing and tailoring strategic messages to specific audience sectors.
Coordinating Public Diplomacy (PD) strategic planning, audience research, and program evaluation.
Building productive relationships with media professionals.
Leading training initiatives for staff on press and social media engagement.
Aligning Mission-wide messaging and digital content with Embassy Hanoi’s Strategic Content Coordination team.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All applicants must pass medical and security certifications.
Start Date: Candidates must be able to begin work within 45–90 days of authorization and/or clearance.

Education Requirements:

A university degree in communications, international relations, political science, or a local equivalent is required.

Experience:

A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, communications, journalism, or similar roles in a multinational, NGO, or governmental organization.
Experience in market research, project management, and executing campaigns using multimedia platforms.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English (Speaking/Reading/Writing).
Fluency in Vietnamese (Speaking/Reading/Writing).

Job Knowledge and Skills:

Comprehensive understanding of U.S. foreign policy, Vietnamese media institutions, and audience engagement strategies.
Proficiency in social media, digital tools, and project management.

Benefits and Other Info

Allowances and Benefits Include:

Allowances:
- Unique Conditions of Work Allowance: 7% of annual salary.
- Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance: $1,000 annually (FSN-9 & below) or $3,000 annually (FSN-10 & above).
Benefits:
- Tet Bonus: 1-month basic salary.
- Merit-Based Annual Salary Increase.
- Leave: 120 annual leave hours with increments every 5 years.
- Insurance: Social, health, unemployment, and supplemental health insurance coverage (90% premium covered for employees and eligible family members).
- Professional Development: Training opportunities.