USEFM Political Specialist (Open to USEFM only)

About Announcement Number: Jakarta-2024-028S Hiring Agency: US ASEAN Mission Position Title: USEFM Political Specialist (Open to USEFM only) Open Period: 03/15/2024 - 04/12/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+7 Series/Grade: FP - 1605 5 Salary: USD $53,043 /Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - Full-time 40 hours per week Promotion Potential: FP-5 Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in


Jakarta, Java, ID Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section
021 5083 1000
JKTRecruitment@state.gov Overview Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is FP-5*. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details:

• Definite not to Exceed 5 years

Marketing Statement:

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time 40 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 4 weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Travel to ASEAN countries as assigned by the mission.

Duties

The U.S. Mission to ASEAN (USASEAN) is on the front lines of the global power competition and the USASEAN team plays a key role in shaping U.S. strategic engagement in the fastest growing region in the world. This EFM Political Specialist reports to the USASEAN Political Chief. Overall responsibilities include acting as the lead for various portfolio including human rights, humanitarian assistance, Trafficking in Persons (TIP), refugees, and emergency response. The Political Specialist supports the development and implementation of cooperative programs with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), that represents 10 member states from across the region. The Political Specialist provides support for increased USASEAN communication and cooperation with the permanent mission of ASEANs ten member states as well as likeminded missions to ASEAN and the missions of ASEAN’s ten member countries in Jakarta; reports on developments in ASEAN; organizes, prepares briefing materials, attends, and takes notes at ASEAN-led meetings; supports visits by USG VIPs, and organizes relevant events and conferences. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements:

Requirements: FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.

OPTION 1

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years professional experience in international affairs / project management / other relevant field

(Please note that one credited year of working experience is comparable to 40 hours/week x 52 weeks or 2080 hours)

EDUCATION: Must have Bachelors Degree in one of these areas: international affairs/policy studies, international development, political science, or economic.

(for non-US educational degree, must provide US education equivalency certification/transcript)

OPTION 2

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7 years professional experience in international affairs / project management / other relevant field

(Please note that one credited year of working experience is comparable to 40 hours/week x 52 weeks or 2080 hours)

EDUCATION: At least 2 years college or university studies.

(for non-US educational degree, must provide US education equivalency certification/transcript)

Education Requirements:

See the requirement section above for the education requirements.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluent speaking/reading/writing English is required. This will be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to represent U.S. Government interests to government agencies and international organizations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to get and maintain Top Secret Clearance.

LANGUAGE (this will be tested): Fluent speaking/reading/writing English is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to represent U.S. Government interests to government agencies and international organizations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to get and maintain Top Secret Clearance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): 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:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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 to ASEAN in Jakarta 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.

Other Information:

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:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

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  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 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.

How to Apply How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance.

To apply for this position For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Degree with transcript

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsors Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission to ASEAN in Jakarta.