VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 73–2005

OPEN TO:  All Interested Candidates

POSITION:  Cultural Affairs Specialist, FSN-10; FP-04 
This may alternatively be filled at the trainee level, which is equivalent to FSN-09/FP-05 for 3-5 years of related experience;FSN-08/FP-06 for 2-3 years of related experience)
                               
OPENING DATE: December 12, 2005

CLOSING DATE: December 27, 2005

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:  *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-04 or FP-05/FP-06 at the trainee level
(Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident:  FSN-10 Salary Range ETB 85, 711 – ETB 142,411 p.a.
or FSN-09 Salary Range ETB 69, 171 – ETB 117, 015 p.a. or 
FSN-08 Salary Range ETB 55, 903 – ETB 93,139 p.a. at the trainee level.
 
NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Cultural Affairs Specialist in the Public Affairs Office of the Embassy.  A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Contact (251-11-517-40-00, Ext. 4236)

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the general supervision of the Cultural Affairs Officer, position serves as one of two locally employed staff members responsible for the successful design and implementation of Public Diplomacy activities at the U.S. Mission to Ethiopia; works as a member of the Cultural Affairs team; establishes and maintains high-level professional contacts within relevant Ethiopian government agencies, academia, and the private sector, these include senior officials of Ethiopian private and public universities, Vice Ministers, Commissioners and other high level officials of the Ministries of Culture, Education and Foreign Affairs; keeps PAO and CAO informed of changes and trends in Ethiopia’s cultural, educational, social, economic and political structures; plans and carries out public diplomacy programs designed to further the U.S. Mission’s Strategic Goals and to create a better understanding of U.S. foreign policy among the Ethiopian public.  Examples of such programs are Academic and Cultural Exchanges, Educational programming and English Language Teaching programs, outreach to the Ethiopian Muslim community, and Advising on study in the U.S.A.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Required Education: Master’s degree in liberal arts or closely related field is required.
2. Required Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in educational and/or cultural activities is required. 
3. Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading English and Amharic is required.     
4. Other Skills: Must have a thorough knowledge of Ethiopia’s political, economic, social and educational structure; institutions, political parties and cultural movements, historical development; and key figures in the mass media, professions and military; Excellent knowledge of Ethiopia’s Muslim community, its institutions, history, and traditions;  Excellent knowledge of U.S. society, art, culture, education, and social and political process; Ability to plan, arrange and execute Post’s cultural and educational programs, and to draft program materials and reports in English and ability to offer guidance in identifying and developing cultural affairs program are essential.
5. Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Ability to develop and maintain extensive high level contacts in cultural, governmental and educational circles. 
6. Required Minimum Qualifications for Training Level: Master’s degree in liberal arts or other related field; minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in educational and/or cultural activities; and Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading English and Amharic are required.     

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. 

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for Employment (available at the Main Gate and/or U.S. Embassy web page: http://usembassy.state.gov/ethiopia
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612.
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their     application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TOU.S. EmbassyHuman Resources OfficeP.O. Box: 1014Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  POINT OF CONTACTHuman Resources Office Telephone: 251-11-517-40-00, Ext. 4236E-Mail: hroaddis@state.govFAX: 251-11-124-24-03

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: December 27, 2005
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER