SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 12-02
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: English Language Instructor, FSN-07, FP-7
OPENING DATE: January 10, 2012
CLOSING DATE: January 24, 2012
WORK HOURS: When Actually Employed (WAE) Work Schedule
SALARY: Ordinary Resident: CFA 4,542,995 per year
Position grade: FSN-07
*Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): US$39,994 per year
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The Human Resources Office at the U.S. Embassy Bamako is currently seeking one individual to serve as English Instructor.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent conducts classes in English using various teaching techniques, methods, and training materials to enhance the language proficiency levels of their students. Develops lessons, corrects faulty pronunciation, improper tonal patterns, and faulty structure by using intensive drills of various kinds. Takes students on field and immersion trips. Schedules review of subject matter and tests students to determine progress. Advises Post Language Officer of progress of their students and suggests transfer of students to other classes as appropriate for learning level. Classes taught may range from beginner to advanced levels.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
University degree in English Language.
At least two years of experience in teaching foreign language skills in a diplomatic mission.
English Level IV and French level III are required (native French Speaking is required)
Ability to communicate effectively with students in order to retain their interest and motivation and to assist them in rapidly developing their language ability.
Excellent knowledge of grammar, idiom, syntax, and pronunciation of the host language.
Must be able to organize and schedule language classes at different skill levels.
SELECTION PROCESS:
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizens Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees 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 NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) available on https://mali.usembassy.gov or at the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance; Applicant must specify on the third page of the Employment Forms (DS-174) part 24, their English knowledge level;
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the form; plus;
Any other documentation (e.g., copies of essays, certificates, awards, degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office – HROBamako@state.gov or at the U.S Embassy’s main entrance
Attention: Human Resources Officer
American Embassy, B.P. 34, Bamako, Mali.
POINT OF CONTACT: HRO: 2070- 2511/2316 FAX: (223) 2070-2348
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: JANUARY 24, 2012
The U.S. Mission in Bamako, Mali, 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 affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.