The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Cultural Affairs Assistant in the Public Diplomacy Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the supervision of the Public Affairs Officer incumbent carries out assignments of moderate scope and difficulty in fulfillment of the Embassy’s cultural and exchange program.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1.  Education: College or specialized institute degree required. Some study in the fields of art, education, international relations, and social sciences desired. Three full years of job related experience is required.

2.  Prior Work Experience: From two to three years experience in cultural work, teaching or academic experience. If job related experience is substituted for the education requirement, five to seven years of progressively responsible experience are required.

3.  Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) in written and spoken English and Lao.

4.  Knowledge: Good knowledge of local cultural, educational, socio-economic and political structure and institutions. Knowledge of the important figures in the cultural, educational and political circles. Thorough knowledge of U.S. political social processes, the American education system, and contemporary cultural in the U.S.

5.  Skills and Abilities: Ability to plan, organize, and implement one or more elements of the Embassy’s overall cultural programs. Ability to establish and maintain individual contacts with key officials. Ability to draft reports and program materials in both Lao and English.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:

1.  Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus

2.  Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

3.   Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office
American Embassy
Rue Bartholonie, That Dam
PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)
 
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone:        856-21-267167
Fax:                  856-21-267140
E-mail: khamvongsdx@state.gov 

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office Tel: 021-267167 for more information. Blank application forms may be picked up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance, the same location where the Embassy has visa application forms.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITON: April 1, 2008
An Equal Opportunity Employer