We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. The work schedule for this position is: 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. Must be available to travel throughout Iraq The Press and Media Specialist oversees press and media operations for the Mission, promoting an understanding of and support for U.S. policy. Serves as chief advisor to the Mission on policy advocacy through media engagement. Identifies long-term trends and emerging policy-relevant issues and advises Mission leadership on strategies for promoting accurate, balanced Iraqi press and media coverage of U.S. foreign policy and American interests, correcting misinformation and countering disinformation. Monitors, analyzes, and reports on Iraqi press and media coverage of issues of importance to the United States. Builds productive relationships with press and media professionals, including media owners, editors, producers, and journalists. Develops and coordinates media tours and journalist training and exchange programsAbout
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EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of cumulative 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, in addition to one (1) year of supervisory experience is required. Or using Substitution Experience for Education Seven (7) years of cumulative 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, in addition to one (1) year of supervisory experience is required. A university degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, or local equivalent is required. Or using Substitution Experience for Education Completion of Two (2) years of College or University studies is required. Language Level (fluent) speaking/reading/writing English is required (this may be tested). Level (fluent) speaking/reading/writing Arabic is required (this may be tested). Skills and Abilities: There might be Additional Technical/Written tests may be required to assess applicant's skills and experience. 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. All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications. Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (Iraq) may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. 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. 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: * 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.Qualifications and Evaluations
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