Đại sứ quán Mỹ tuyển Trợ lý thông tin

Đại sứ quán Hoa Kỳ tại Hà Nội cần tuyển 1 trợ lý thông tin. Hạn nhận hồ sơ đến ngày 26 tháng 5 năm 2011. Thông tin chi tiết như sau:

The Embassy of the United States of America in Hanoi is seeking an individual for employment for the Information Assistant position in its Public Affairs Section (PAS).

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Incumbent of this position will provide overall support and backup to Post’s Information Specialist.  The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and translating articles from Vietnamese media on U.S.-related issues and interests for distribution within the Mission and to other U.S. Government contacts; advise Public Affairs Officer, Information Officer and Information Specialist on trends and issues of U.S. interest in Vietnamese and international media; assist with coordination of press events; help identify and organize media-related education and exchange programs and grant opportunities.  The incumbent will also serve as official Post photographer for selected VIP visits and other significant events.

Please contact the Human Resources Office at 3850-5000 X5127 for further inquiries.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

(1) A college degree in social sciences, international relations, journalism, or English is required.  (2) Must have at least two years experience in communications/media-related work as journalist, researcher or writer.  (3) A thorough knowledge of Vietnam’s economic, political and social policies, structures and institutions is required.  Must be conversant with current world events and especially with issues in U.S.-Vietnam relations that are of interest to USG interlocutors.  (4) Must have ability to identify items in the press of interest to media reaction readers and to briefly and accurately present them in English.  Must have strong drafting and translation skills.  Ability to develop and maintain excellent contacts and working relationships with journalists, editors and government officials is required.  (5) Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required (this will be tested).  Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

You may download the application form at http://vietnam.usembassy.gov/job_opportunites.html#appforms.  Paper copies are also available from the security guard main gate at the U.S. Embassy, 7 Lang Ha Street, Hanoi between the hours of 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Please see post eligibility & qualification requirements on the bulletin board in Human Resources Office or on the Embassy website.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office

U.S. Embassy Hanoi

No. 7 Lang Ha, Dong Da, Hanoi

Tel. 84-4-3850-5000

FAX: 84-4-3850-5019

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: MAY 26, 2011

(All applications must be received by the closing date to receive consideration.  Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks from the closing date, your application was not successful.)