INFORMATION ASSISTANT

OPEN TOALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS

POSITION NUMBER 100170

CLOSING DATESUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28 2014 1700HRS
WORK HOURS FULLTIME 40 HOURSWEEK

SALARY POSITION GRADE FSN08
SR. 90664 FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL ANNUAL BASIC SALARY EXCLUDING ELIGIBLE ALLOWANCES


TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the applications will not be considered
1.Application for U.S. Federal Employment DS174 please google for document
2.A current resume or curriculum vitae
3.A clear copy of valid Saudi workresidence permit
4.Any other documentation e.g. copy of valid work permit essays certificates awards copies of degrees earned that addresses the qualifications requirements of the position as listed above.



NOTE


• ALL RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED TRANSFERABLE WORK PERMIT IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Incumbent maintains and develops contact relationships for the Public Affairs Section PAS particularly among print journalists and social media contributors. Serves as webmaster and content editor of Consulate web page implements the daytoday online social media strategy and appropriately communicates the Mission's message to host country audiences. Provides written and spoken ArabicEnglish translations of press articles internet materials and official communications. Reviews Arabic publications to identify issues of interest to the mission and assist in the preparation of mission related print materials. Recommends new materials for use in Consulate social media outreach. Provides technical support to PAS utilizing audio visual camera and computer equipment.
SkillsQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item

1.Education A university degree in English education translation communication journalism andor managerial or social sciences is required.
2.Experience At least a year of experience in media public relations marketing campaigns advertising or a job including a significant amount of customer service and communication. Experience in ArabicEnglish translating and interpreting particularly for content is required.
3.Language Requirements English and Arabic Level IV Fluent readwritespeak for translation and interpretation. Skills will be tested.
4.KnowledgeOther Criteria Comprehensive knowledge of computers and software related to web page design graphics and multimedia browsers readers and web 2.0 new media and social networking strategies and usage. Familiarity with current affairs in host country region and U.S. foreign policy. Must understand media limitations in Saudi Arabia.
5.Other Skills Strong written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of word processing and some graphic understanding internet search engines social media websites. Ability to prioritize projects and make sound judgments about rapidly developing issues in media. Innovation motivation and creativity are required for development of professional digital and print content.
EducationEnglish translation communication journalism andor managerial or social sciences is required
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