Public Engagement Assistant (Professional Exchanges) (Internal Candidates at U.S. Embassy in Tanzania

About

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

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 Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Engagement Assistant  (Professional Exchanges) in the Public Affairs Section.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

25% or lessUpcountry travel

Duties

Duties:

Fulbright Program Administration: 30%

Oversees all day-to-day administration of the core Fulbright Award programs for U.S. citizens coming to the United Republic of Tanzania. This includes program design and planning, promotion, and recruitment, liaising with Fulbright’s US-based cooperating agencies (IIE, CIES), grant administration, logistics (including visa, resident permit, and related guidance), scholar support, coordination of arrivals, orientations and other enrichment activities including the Fulbright Reflection Series Presentations. Also be the main point of contact and support for US citizens applying for and in receipt of a Fulbright Award to study, research and/or lecture in the United Republic of Tanzania.

Recruitment, Travel, and Communication for Fulbright Program: 30%

Coordinates the recruitment, selection and U.S. travel logistics for Tanzanian scholars, researchers and students participating in the Fulbright Award. Also plays part in internal and external communication by responding to enquires from the general public about the U.S. Fulbright Award, eligibility, procedures etc.; maintain regular communication with current Tanzania and US scholars, maintain regular communication with Tanzania-based university partners and other award sponsors throughout the year seeking to demonstrate and enhance the value of their relationship with Fulbright, assist with the annual updating and adding to the Awards Department’s policies and procedures and give presentations about the Fulbright Award to external audiences.

Short-Term Exchange Program Coordination: 20%

Manages and administers short-term exchanges at Post i.e., Professional Fellows Program, Community Solutions Program, Community Engagement Exchange, Study of the U.S. Institutes

Grants Representation & Backup Duties: 20%

Serves as the Grants Officer Representative for Civic engagement, youth empowerment, and higher education grants.

Assisting Cultural Affairs Specialist:

Serves as the primary back up for the Cultural Affairs Specialist and leads Public Diplomacy’s engagement and outreach to Higher Education Institutions.

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational work environment, with project management, marketing, public relations, communication, or education duties as a significant part of the job is required.JOB KNOWLEDGE: Familiarity with a wide variety of Tanzanian institutions from which PAS can recruit prospective participants for the Fulbright program, and which might also host American Fulbright scholars and students is required.

Education Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, marketing, international relations, or public administration, is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate in English and Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate in Kiswahili is required.SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional: This is not required, but if used, derive from Section 15(f) of PD. These must be specific and clearly worded. The information added here will be used to qualify the applicants during the recruitment process.

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:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.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:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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:

To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree 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:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• Degree with transcript
• Proof of Citizenship
• Other Documents (if any)

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• 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 or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted only via email.Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania.