Monday, November 17, 2014

U.S. Embassy Dhaka

CAREER OPPORTUNITY
“Applicants responded to Vacancy Announcement #14 – 039, need not reapply”.
U.S. Embassy Dhaka is seeking a talented individual to serve as the EMK Program Liaison Coordinator for the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service and the Arts (EMK Center) who will strategize, develop, coordinate and evaluate U.S. Mission public diplomacy programs and presentations for the EMK Center under American Center officers’ supervision.  S/he will assist in EMK fundraising efforts by reaching out to potential donors, developing grant projects with potential donors, and assisting in donor programs and financial reporting.  S/he will work with the EMK Center staff and the Liberation War Museum (LWM) Trustees on a daily basis to ensure close coordination of the American Center and EMK Center initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • At least a bachelor’s degree in degree in in Arts, Business, Communication, English, or Social Science required. (You must attach a copy of your bachelor’s degree certificate along with your application form.) 
  • Level IV (Fluent) English & Bangla speaking/writing is required.  English language proficiency will be tested.
  • Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in international organizations, NGOs, think tanks, media or cultural organizations. Experience with planning and organizing seminars,
  • Should have generalist background to manage a wide variety of programs and projects.  Knowledge of how to manage a wide variety of programs and projects.  Knowledge of academic, cultural, civil society, media and religious sectors is required.  Must be able to build and maintain contacts with cultural and government institutions to facilitate programs.  An extensive range of local contacts and networks will be considered very helpful.
  • Ability to design, execute, and evaluate innovative and effective public educational or informational programs in fulfillment of Embassy Dhaka’s goals is required. Computer skills are required.
Please find the full job announcement on our website at: dhaka.usembassy.gov All applicants must complete the new Job Application form in English with contact telephone number and submit either by regular mail (postal service) or deliver by Hand to the South barrier (near the Nepal/Vatican Embassy) of the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka. Please do not send applications via fax. Application submission deadline: November 26, 2014.
The new Application form for Employment as a Locally Employed (LE) staff or Family Member, form DS-174 form is available at South barrier (near the Vatican/ Nepal Embassy) during office hours and are also available on our website.