Public Engagement Assistant

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₹+,60,2+8 a year
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Hiring Path:

Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:

For local/host country nationals, starting salary will be determined on the basis of qualification and experience, and/or salary history.

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 (4-6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the EOL Specialist for Political Affairs (EOL Specialist POL) or Public Affairs Officer (PAO) designee and has no supervisory responsibilities. Supports Public Diplomacy (PD) engagement with established opinion leaders focused on political issues, including influential individuals and institutions such as think tanks, syndicates, labor unions, professional associations, civil society organizations, prominent academics, and professional training institutions. Designs and recommends Public Diplomacy strategies to connect with EOL audiences to build and sustain productive dialogue and to promote understanding of and support for U.S. policy. Plans, develops, coordinates, oversees and evaluates projects and initiatives to engage EOL subject matter experts and the audiences they reach under the direction of the EOL Specialist (POL).


Mission India’s Overseas Staffing Model (OSM) rank is 5+, the highest of the seven categories of U.S. embassies, which denotes a Mission that is one of the very few, largest and most comprehensive U.S. missions in the world. India is of the highest level of importance to U.S. interests and has one of the highest levels of global influence of countries around the world. Mumbai is the country’s financial capital and the center of a consular district of nearly 300 million citizens.


Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) 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. Please describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail.


Key Requirements:

University degree is required.
Three-year experience is required. (See experience section)
Fluency in English and Hindi or Gujarati or Marathi language is required.
Please attach all required documents to avoid automatic disqualification
Education Requirements:

University degree in international relations, political science, communications, American studies, intercultural/multicultural studies or local equivalent is required.. Please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluency (Speaking, reading and writing) in English is required. Fluency (Speaking, reading and writing) in Hindi OR Gujarati OR Marathi is required. This may be tested. Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in each language listed here.


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 ****** 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, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai may receive a 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:

The U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.


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: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va