About

Announcement Number: BAMAKO-2019-008

Overview

Hiring Path:  Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Basic Function of the Position

Under the general supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) and the direct supervision of the senior FSN-10 Information Specialist, the incumbent  monitors, reports on analyzes both local and international media in order to provide media summaries and analysis as well as briefings to the Chief of Mission (COM), Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), PAO and other Embassy sections and U.S. Government agencies and officials.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 2 years of progressively responsible experience in communications/media or journalism.JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of both Malian and U.S. foreign and domestic policy issues.

Education Requirements:

• University degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Communication, Journalism, Graphic Design, Language, Literature, or Interpretation/translation.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:English Level IV « This may be tested »French level IV « This may be tested »Bambara level IV « This may be tested »SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of contacts in press and media and with embassy personnel in all sections who contribute to public affairs work and with contacts in Washington.  Ability to use Microsoft programs (Word, EXCEL), social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, Viper, etc…) and basic graphic design skills.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission 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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Bamako may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. • AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

• • AEFM / USEFM

• • FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Certificate.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site at https://ml.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• • Current resume

• • Passport copy/ or local ID

• • Degree (not transcript)

• • Drivers License

• • Letter(s) of recommendation

• • List of references

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Bamako.