Public Engagement Assistant - Brussels, België - US Mission to NATO

US Mission to NATO

Geverifieerd bedrijf

Brussels, België

1 week geleden

Geplaatst door:

Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Exception to post policy:
Inbound USEFM applicants DO NOT have to wait until they are within 90 days of arriving at post to apply

Security Clearance Required:
Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type

Temporary

Appointment Type Details:
Definite Not to Exceed 5 years. (FMA)
Definite Not to Exceed 1 year. (PSA)

Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is part-time - 20 hours per week (FMA and PSA).

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
Not Required

Duties:

The Press and Media Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Public Diplomacy Officer (PDO) Spokesperson. Supports press and media operations for the U.S. Mission to NATO, promoting understanding of and support for U.S. policy and the policy objectives of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and its Allies.

Monitors, analyzes and reports on international press and media coverage of issues of importance to the United States and NATO.

Builds productive relationships with press and media professionals, including media owners, editors, producers, journalists, media-related professional associations (including unions), and university journalism departments.

Maintains contact with the press shops of NATO offices, NATO allies' diplomatic missions, and private/public sector institutions. In coordination with the Public Affairs team, develops and coordinates media tours and journalist training and exchange programs.

Qualifications and Evaluations:

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:
Four years of experience is required in a media outlet, international organization, government or the private sector. Must have experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or public affairs.

Education Requirements:

University degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, History, Economics, or related major is required

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:
Fluency in English. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Analytic skills:

Ability to identify, analyze, predict and continually assess attitudes of press and media outlets and information consumers across a wide range of thematic policy areas is required.

Must have strong analytical skills to match specific U.S.

foreign policy objectives with relevant NATO audience attitudes, perceptions, and stereotypes, and the ability to conceptualize how best to use the full range of PD communication and program tools to move those attitudes in positive ways.

Communication/Interpersonal skills:
Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. Must be able to identify influential voices in both traditional and digital information outlets, and engage them successfully.

Management skills:
Strong event and management skills are required.

Must be able to organize and run events such as press conferences, speeches, interviews, workshops and journalism training seminars, often on short notice or in emergencies.

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:

Benefits and Other Info:

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S.

Mission in Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include extra -legal benefits: life insurance, hospitilization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, etc.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*AEFM / USEFM
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"), Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 af