The U.S. Embassy, in Gaborone is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the following position:
CULTURAL AFFAIRS ASSISTANT; FSN-08/FP-06; Gaborone-2021-016
(P276,256 starting salary per year + benefits) based in Gaborone.
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The incumbent plays a key role in designing and overseeing the administration of Embassy Gaborone’s Professional Exchange Programs, English Language Programs, and the Education and Cultural Affairs Bureau (ECA) cultural exchanges (e.g., Speaker Programs, Cultural Envoys, and Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation). The incumbent conducts broad outreach at educational and cultural institutions throughout Botswana. The incumbent also serves as a liaison between exchange program Alumni, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and universities. S/he advises the Public Affairs Officer and the Deputy Public Affairs Officer (DPAO) on developments in the cultural and educational environment that affect public diplomacy programming. The incumbent is expected to provide administrative and program support to the section, as well as develop reports for Washington via cables and PD Tools.
Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION: University degree in International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Education, Multicultural Studies or local equivalent in a liberal arts field is required.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural or multinational, academic or governmental work environment, with people-to-people program outreach, program/project administration, and work in cultural activities as a significant part of the job.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of Botswana’s cultural, social, and educational structure. Understanding of public affairs techniques, (especially exchange programs administered by the Public Affairs Section), outreach strategies, event planning is required.
LANGUAGE: Level IV English Fluent (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Setswana is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and prioritize work responsivities in order to meet deadlines and solve problems. Excellent project management skills. Ability to draft memos and reports and evaluate reports and correspondence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and the ability to manage information on proprietary software/databases is required.
Applicants must address each required qualification listed with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
TO APPLY: The HR Office uses
HYPERLINK https://bw.usembassy.gov/ to advertise its positions. This site has a list of U.S. Embassy’s vacant positions and instructions to log on and apply. Candidates interested in applying for these positions must apply via the
HYPERLINK https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bwa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms site and follow the application instructions to submit an application.
For best results the HR Office recommends the use of the internet web browser Google Chrome.
N.B. CANDIDATES NOT INVITED FOR INTERVIEWS, WILL NOT RECEIVE REJECTION LETTERS. ANY CANDIDATE NOT CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE CLOSING DATE SHOULD ASSUME THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
Closing date: August 11, 2021
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