Strategic Content Coordination Assistant

Strategic Content Coordination Assistant

Announcement Number: Kathmandu-2024-032
Hiring Agency: Embassy Kathmandu
Position Title: Strategic Content Coordination Assistant (Digital Production Coordinator)-All Interested Applicants
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+5.75
Series/Grade: LE – 6520 8
Salary: NPR ₨1,876,124 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time – Full time 40 hours per week.
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Kathmandu, NP
Telework Eligible: No

For More Info:
HR Section
977-1-4234000
RecruitKTM1@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants/All Sources

For applicants who are USEFMs, the final grade/step for this position will be determined by Washington DC. The proposed grade is FP-6.

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 U.S. Mission in Kathmandu, Nepal is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Digital Production Coordinator. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants.

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 of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Occasional travel may be required.

Duties

The Digital Production Coordinator is responsible for the production of all visual and multimedia elements of the U.S. Mission public engagement, including design, creation and/or acquisition of customized visual and multimedia content, which is disseminated online, in person or via traditional broadcast. The incumbent creates compelling visual content for all Mission outreach materials by assessing visual aspects of the Nepali media environment, public preferences for visual content formats and dissemination channels, and the impact of Mission visual materials.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least three years of progressively responsible experience in design, creation and packaging of visual and multimedia content for digital marketing, advertising or mass communications purposes, including extensive experience as an advanced end user of industry standard desktop and mobile software applications, internet and related communications technologies, and integration of visual content into web content management systems.

Education Requirements:

Two years of university studies is required. Completion of vocational training program in audio/visual technology is required.

Evaluations:

These may be tested (Language, Skills and Abilities):

LANGUAGE: Fluent speaking/reading/writing English is required. Fluent speaking/reading/writing Nepali is required.

Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in ALL languages listed above.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have skills and ability to use digital software and editing tools, content databases, and reporting tools. Must be able to create and use photo and video sharing sites, podcasts, video and other digital products.

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: Benefits will be explained during job offer.

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*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.

Applications must be completed and submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).

Applicants must address each required qualification with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

To apply, please click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button, create or log-in to your ERA account and begin the application process.

For information on ERA and detailed instructions on how to apply, please visit the ERA information page in our internet site below:

ERA information page-Internet site:

https://np.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Paper or e-mailed applications are not accepted.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

Required Documents

All Applicants

• Proof of Citizenship
• Residency Permit (If applicable)
• Education Transcript
• Vocational Training Certificate/transcript
• Other Documents (e.g. Experience Certificates)
• List of References

Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants should also submit the following documents

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

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.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Open Period: 06/12/2024 – 06/26/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY