Lowongan Kerja Jakarta Raya Posisi Usefm Public Engagement Assistant di U.S. Embassy Jakarta

The Public Engagement Assistant (Eligible Family Member [EFM]) works under the supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) or PAO designee and has no supervisory responsibilities.  Provides policy direction and coordinates oversight of the planning, development, and presentation of Public Diplomacy (PD) Public Engagement (PE) activities, projects, and initiatives designed to engage multiple audience sectors.  Advises on American trends and tracks American influential voices in priority policy fields.  Oversees organization of PD programs with local or visiting American experts in support of Mission goals.  Researches and recommends qualified American experts for participation and provides advice on engagement strategies and implementation.  Actively participates in all aspects of audience analysis, strategic planning, implementation, and assessment of PD outcomes, based on analysis of American trends, voices, and policies.

Serves as speechwriter for the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), and advises Consuls General as requested, to provide clarity and consistency of public remarks across Mission ASEAN.  Researches, prepares, obtains clearance, and provides texts for speeches, remarks, informal events, and written articles, as well as providing useful text, talking points, and themes to Mission staff for use in diplomatic and outreach activities.  Develops and maintains productive relationships with public policy institutes, international relations commentators, and other potential partners or participants in Mission public outreach.  Conducts PD audience research, and program evaluation and measurement.

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All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: 
Public Trust Low Risk/Non Sensitive security clearance. 
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 4 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

A university degree in Communications, Journalism, International Affairs, American or Intercultural Studies, Marketing, Arts Management, Education or related majors is required.
(for non-US educational certificate/degree, please also provide US education equivalency certification/transcript).
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.  You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:
This position requires at least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational work environment focused on one or all of the following: marketing, public relations, communication, or education; with duties in project management, audience or market analysis, strategic planning and evaluation, or multi-media or digital production as a significant part of the job.
(Please note that one credited year of working experience is equal to 40 hours/week x 52 weeks or 2080 hours.)
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language: 
Fluent: Speaking, reading, and writing in English is required. 
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.