URGENT--PARTAGEZ SVP---AMBASSADE DES ETATS-UNIS RECRUTE

Poste : ALUMNI COORDINATOR Type d'offre : Emploi Métier(s) : Education/Enseignement, Marketing, Management Niveau(x) : BAC+2, BAC+3, BAC+4, BAC+5 Expérience : Minimum 3 ans Lieu : ABIDJAN Date limite : 16/09/2015

AMERICAN EMBASSY RECRUITS ALUMNI COORDINATOR ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 31-15 OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources POSITION: Alumni Coordinator; FSN-9; FP-5* OPENING DATE: September 3, 2015 CLOSING DATE: September 16, 2015 WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-5* *Ordinarily Resident: FSN-9 ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan is seeking an individual to fill anAlumni Coordinator position in the Public Affairs Section (PAS). BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION The Incumbent directs the programming and alumni outreach activities at the Young African Leaders Initiative Model Space in Abidjan. S/he develops, schedules, and conducts outreach programs aimed at a targeted audience of current or potential entrepreneurs. S/he works with the Public Affairs Section to ensure relevant agencies in the Mission are informed and integrated into the Model Space activities. The Alumni Coordinator will be the principal point of contact for exchange alumni who are interested in conducting workshops, digital video conferences, or training sessions in the Model Space. A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/pds.html. Important Notice: ‘’Applicants must submit a completed DS-174 form, a current curriculum vitae (resume) that provides the same information listed in Appendix B and found on the UAE or a combination of both. To view the new form (English and French versions) as well as the instructions for completing it, please click on the following link: http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/how_to_apply2.html When submitting your application via email, please always start the subject line with the Vacancy Announcement’s number followed by the position title. E.g.: VA No.31-15; Alumni Coordinator; PAS. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. A university degree in American Studies, a business-related field (Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, etc.), Information or Library Science, or Education is required. Minimum three years’ experience in program planning and implementation is required. Demonstrated experience with information technology is also essential. Level IV (Fluency) Reading/Writing/Speaking in both English and French is required. Language proficiency will be tested. Good planning, organizational, and problem solving skills as well as knowledge of business or entrepreneurship techniques are required. Must have a good knowledge of U.S. political, cultural, and social structures as well as demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies, including social media platforms. Ability to work independently and within a team as well as demonstrated initiative and creativity and ability to communicate effectively are also required. SELECTION PROCESS When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. TO APPLY Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO The Human Resources Office Attention: Recruitment Section American Embassy, Abidjan 01 B.P. 1712 Abidjan 01 Cote d’Ivoire Fax: (225) 22-49-41-02 or via email to: AbidjanHR@state.gov POINT OF CONTACT The Human Resources Office Telephone: 22-49-40-00 Fax: (225) 22-49-41-02 CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 The U.S. Mission in Abidjan 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.   AMERICAN EMBASSY RECRUITS ALUMNI COORDINATOR ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 31-15 OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources POSITION: Alumni Coordinator; FSN-9; FP-5* OPENING DATE: September 3, 2015 CLOSING DATE: September 16, 2015 WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-5* *Ordinarily Resident: FSN-9 ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan is seeking an individual to fill anAlumni Coordinator position in the Public Affairs Section (PAS). BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION The Incumbent directs the programming and alumni outreach activities at the Young African Leaders Initiative Model Space in Abidjan. S/he develops, schedules, and conducts outreach programs aimed at a targeted audience of current or potential entrepreneurs. S/he works with the Public Affairs Section to ensure relevant agencies in the Mission are informed and integrated into the Model Space activities. The Alumni Coordinator will be the principal point of contact for exchange alumni who are interested in conducting workshops, digital video conferences, or training sessions in the Model Space. A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/pds.html. Important Notice: ‘’Applicants must submit a completed DS-174 form, a current curriculum vitae (resume) that provides the same information listed in Appendix B and found on the UAE or a combination of both. To view the new form (English and French versions) as well as the instructions for completing it, please click on the following link: http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/how_to_apply2.html When submitting your application via email, please always start the subject line with the Vacancy Announcement’s number followed by the position title. E.g.: VA No.31-15; Alumni Coordinator; PAS. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. A university degree in American Studies, a business-related field (Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, etc.), Information or Library Science, or Education is required. Minimum three years’ experience in program planning and implementation is required. Demonstrated experience with information technology is also essential. Level IV (Fluency) Reading/Writing/Speaking in both English and French is required. Language proficiency will be tested. Good planning, organizational, and problem solving skills as well as knowledge of business or entrepreneurship techniques are required. Must have a good knowledge of U.S. political, cultural, and social structures as well as demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies, including social media platforms. Ability to work independently and within a team as well as demonstrated initiative and creativity and ability to communicate effectively are also required. SELECTION PROCESS When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. TO APPLY Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO The Human Resources Office Attention: Recruitment Section American Embassy, Abidjan 01 B.P. 1712 Abidjan 01 Cote d’Ivoire Fax: (225) 22-49-41-02 or via email to: AbidjanHR@state.gov  POINT OF CONTACT The Human Resources Office Telephone: 22-49-40-00 Fax: (225) 22-49-41-02 CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 The U.S. Mission in Abidjan 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.