Information Resource Center Assistant (Social Media Coordinator), vacancy in Uganda at U.S. MISSION GERMANY, Jobs in Uganda,
Location: American Consulate General, Munich, Public AffairsOpen To All Interested CandidatesSalary and Grade Not Ordinarily Resident: - US $ 38,779 per year starting salary (*)Note: This position may be Overseas Comparability Pay (OCP) eligibleOrdinarily Resident: - € 44,553 per year starting salary i.e. one or more pay grades below the full performance level in order to receive training and to acquire knowledge of U.S. Government specific regulations and operating procedures.Security Requirement U.S. Mission issued medical/non-sensitive security clearanceALL FOREIGN COUNTRY APPLICANTS, INCLUDING AMERICAN CITIZENS, MUST HAVE AND SUBMIT THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.The American Consulate General in Munich is seeking an individual for the position of Social Media and Information Programs Coordinator in the Public Affairs Office.(A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available upon request. Send your request to employment-germany@state.gov with identification of vacancy number.)Incumbent is responsible for implementing and managing the Consulate’s multimedia and social media strategy. The Coordinator consults with originating offices from the early planning of their activities in order to understand the characteristics and goals of each activity and to visualize how new media content could enhance its effectiveness. The Coordinator plans, produces, formats, places, and markets new media content of an array of platforms, based on target audience and topic. As such, s/he applies principles of graphic design, video editing, marketing, and online community engagement to maximize the impact of Consulate programming.As the new media environment expands and evolves, the Coordinator is required to stay fully abreast of developing technologies, demographic profiles of new media users, and “best practices” for engagement on the most important new media platforms. In addition, s/he must develop and serve as an advisor for an active, state-of –the-art outreach operation for all Public Affairs activities on the web. Provides training to colleagues on the characteristics and potential of new media technologies. Incumbent also manages Post’s Information Resource Center services, in coordination with the Consul General and Embassy Berlin.All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific information supporting each item. EDUCATION: Three years of full-time study with a degree in graphic design, digital media, political science, international affairs, marketing, communication or American studies is required.2011-03-07 HR-RE-002 Employment OpportunityEXPERIENCE: Two years of professional experience in a field involving public outreach, marketing, or the development and communication of messages designed to achieve strategic goals, with experience in applying new media technologies are required. These technologies include web site management, social media community management, graphic design, video editing and production, and/or desktop publishing is required. LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluency) English and German is required. (speak/write and read).•Must have knowledge of the United States and Germany, including strong familiarity with culture, history, institutions and government• Must be familiar with the German information environment and the most current online / social media trends and usage. • Must possess specialized knowledge in design and development of digital media and be able to apply these principles to electronic, audiovisual and print media when required. • Expert knowledge of the hardware, software, online platforms used in multimedia design, production, publication and promotion are required.• Must have a valid German class B driver’s license. (must be attached to the application)The Human Resources Office will conduct standard language assessment tests and may test for other required skills as part of the selection process. Testing is conducted equitably and is administered in the same way to all applicants for the particular recruitment.• 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 in the application.• Additional Selection Criteria: 1. The U.S. Mission will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status, and whether applicant has a work permit, in determining successful candidacy. 2. Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) of U.S. Mission Germany having served less than 12 months in their current position are not eligible to apply. 3. Current Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) with an overall summary rating of ‘Needs Improvement’ or ‘Unsatisfactory’ on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.4. Currently employed U.S. citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first ninety (90) calendar days of their employment. This does not apply to EFMs hired into a position with a ‘When Actually Employed” (WAE) work schedule.5. Currently employed Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) employees, hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first ninety (90) days of their employment unless hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. If you are qualified and interested in discussing this engagement in more detail, please submit your resume in confidence to the website on the link below:1. Applicants submitting a resume or curriculum vitae should provide information equal to what is found on the Universal Application for Employment (UAE), DS-174, which can be found on the internet .DS-1742. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214’s with their electronic applications. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.3. Applicants may also include any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.2011-03-07 HR-RE-002 Employment Opportunity4. Application language is English, i.e. application for employment, CV or resume should be in English. Certificates, awards or degrees in English or German do not need to be translated.5. Note that the U.S. Mission does not/not refund travel expenses incurred by the interviewee.For a complete list of terms such as US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM), Eligible Family Member (EFM), CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: April 16, 2014The U.S. Mission in Germany 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 affiliations. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts of relief.Cleared: MGT/HR: SAcevedo-Koosha
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