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Information Specialist

Bamako, Mali US EMBASSY
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OPEN TO:   All Interested Candidates
POSITION:   Information Specialist
FSN-10, FP-5
FSN-9, FP-5 trainee levels may be established depending on    qualifications and experience
OPENING DATE: July 24, 2012
CLOSING DATE:  August 7, 2012
WORK HOURS:  Full-time; 40 hours/week      
SALARY:     *Ordinary Resident (OR):
9,461,487 CFA per year–FSN-10
8,237,452 CFA per year –FSN-9
(Starting salary before benefits and allowances)
*Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):
US$ 58,014 per year-FP-5
US$50,043 per year-FP-5
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is seeking an individual for the position of Information Specialist in the Public Affairs Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Information Specialist designs and implements the U.S. Embassy’s media relations and information program in Mali, with a specific focus on social/new media, and acts as media advisor to all elements of the Mission.  The incumbent reports to the Public Affairs Officer.    
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The incumbent is responsible for:
Establishing and maintaining relations with the Malian media, ministerial public affairs offices, non-governmental organizations involved  in media issues and political parties;
Drafting and placing press releases;
Translating PAO and Ambassadorial speeches, letters and other media related documents;
Assisting U.S. and international press covering Malian issues;
Organizing media training for Malian journalists;
Arranging media interviews for Embassy staff and visiting speakers and specialists;
Arranging meetings between PAO and mission media contacts including publishers, editors, press spokespeople;
Developing, maintaining and marketing contents for the Embassy’s social/new media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, podcasts) as they are developed; tailoring messages to the desired audience being reached by social media outlets and work to develop and expand the Embassy’s electronic outreach  using new media;
Analyzing and reporting on developments in the Malian media including the establishment of new media outlets, staff changes, editorial policy and party affiliation including changes in staff or ownership;
Providing a daily summary and  interpretation of the news: print, radio and internet based
Assisting the PAO in developing the Mission media plan.
A copy of the complete Position Description listing all duties and responsibilities as well as the application are available in the HR office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
A University degree in journalism, public affairs, English, international relations or political science;
At least two years of progressively responsible experience in the communications field as a journalist, broadcaster, writer or public relations specialist or a combination of similar related experience;
Level IV English and French (English proficiency will be tested), and Bambara;
Good computer skills (word processing, internet search ability);
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and must be able to work with little or no supervision.
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
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.
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.
Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
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 candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), which is available at https://mali.usembassy.gov/about-the-embassy/job-opportunities.html orat the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance;   
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); 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 /2314 FAX: (223) 2070-2348
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  AUGUST 07, 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.

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