U.S. Embassy in Slovakia: Temporary Resource Coordination Assistant
Slovensko
Dočasný pracovný pomer
Plný úväzok
Pred 2 mesiacmi
Bez námahy pošlite žiadosť
Basic Function of the PositionThe Resource Coordination Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (or PAO designee). The incumbent is the PD (Public Diplomacy) Locally Employed Staff responsible for supporting program, human and property resources for PD activities country-wide. Coordinates with the Resource Coordination Specialist on the use of multiple and diverse funding streams for PD activities, including compliance with US Government regulations and host-country laws. Manages grants, contracts, and acquisition and use of PD Section materials and equipment. Serves as a liaison for the PD Section with Management Section and offices and regional PD bureaus. Provides general administrative support to the PAO and PD Section staff.EXPERIENCE:A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a major organization in budget, accounting, business administration, financial management, organizational management, public administration, project management, or grants management work is required.Job Knowledge:Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy objectives and American interests in Slovakia; understanding of regional, ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and linguistic factors and the influence of religious, cultural and educational institutions in shaping perceptions of the U.S. are all required.Comprehensive knowledge of host-country geography, infrastructure, government institutions, and common business and banking practices is required. General understanding of regional, ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and linguistic factors and the influence of religious, cultural and educational institutions as they relate to perceptions of the U.S. is required. Knowledge of customer service in Slovakia is required. Must have an understanding of communications in Slovakia and the international information environment as it affects Slovakia, and must be familiar with digital practices and procedures.Education Requirements: At least two years of College/University studies required.LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Slovak is required.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Analytic skills: Must have strong analytic skills to manage funding from multiple sources, each with differing requirements for purpose, oversight and accounting. Must be able to accurately assess resource challenges and identify solutions, including those that address sensitive resource challenges. Must be able to perceive significant changes in PD operations and adjust operations in response. Must be able to identify resource investment in PD operations and develop performance standards to analyze that investment against PD outcomes.Communication / Interpersonal skills: Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal cross-cultural communication skills. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including writing reports in both English and Slovak. Must be able to work effectively with Mission personnel and host-country institutions on PD operations and resources, including on sensitive or contentious financial topics. Must be able to brief U.S. officers and visitors on appropriate uses of funding from multiple sources and other resource and funding issues governing Public Diplomacy.Management Skills: Strong management skills are required, including the ability to develop and oversee project budgets. Ability to organize logistical support for professional and cultural projects such as workshops, seminars, digital video conferences, panel discussions, lectures and camps is required. Must be able to conclude agreements with partner institutions and manage their fulfillment.Technical Skills: Good keyboarding and data entry skills are required; excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the Internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required. Thorough, detailed knowledge of and ability to use various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases, as well as PD-specific software, databases, and reporting tools is required. Full understanding of PD-specific funding authorities, as well as their planning and reporting tools is required. Knowledge of and ability to support public diplomacy use of digital and visual tools is required. Must have excellent numerical skills to be able to manipulate numbers with speed, and to develop, manage and monitor PD budgets.Availability: Must be available to travel throughout Slovakia to support PD projects and activities.Disclaimer: EURACTIV Slovensko nie je zodpovedný za obsah zverejnenej pracovnej ponuky.