The mission of the U.S. Embassy in Nepal is to assist Nepal’s development as a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic nation that contributes positively to regional stability. In pursuit of this goal, the United States encourages multi-party democracy, including respect for human rights and the rule of law, and sustainable, market-oriented, and private-sector-led economic development. In addition, the Embassy seeks Nepal’s support on global issues such as counter-terrorism, peacekeeping, narcotics control, protection for the environment, and prevention of AIDS and other communicable diseases. USAID-Nepal contributes more than $80 million each year to the country's development, and other Embassy and State Department programs encourage mutual understanding between the United States and Nepal. The current representative to Nepal is Ambassador Peter W. Bodde.
This time it has announced that seeking an individual for the position of Broadcast and Social Media Assistant.Under the general supervision of the Information Officer, the incumbent monitors, evaluates and creates content for Broadcast and Social Media platforms. The incumbent develops appropriate Nepali-language content for social media platforms and translates tweets and Facebook posts from Nepali to English. The incumbent actively seeks out and maintains contact with broadcast journalist and editors and seeks appropriate media placements for the U.S. Mission’s programs and policy information.Interest and qualified candidates are requested to apply.Here are the details about the job.
(Announcement Number: 15-44)
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Broadcast and Social Media Assistant
OPENING DATE: September 8, 2015
CLOSING DATE: September 22, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- 1. Completion of Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications/Journalism, Political Science or Social Sciences is required
- 2. Minimum of three years of experience in the field of press and media is required.
- 3. Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing English is required. Level IV
(Fluent) speaking/reading/writing Nepali is required.
- 4. Good knowledge of the host country’s media, political, economic, social and educational structure and institutions is required. Good knowledge of public relations techniques is required.
- 5. Good translation skills are required. The ability to develop and maintain contacts in the media and information circles is required. The ability to use various computer applications such as MS Word, MS Outlook, Power Point and MS Excel is required.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants must submit Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff (DS-174) or a current resume or CV that provides all information as found in the DS-174, and copies of other documentation (e.g., certificates, awards, copies of education certificates) that address the qualification requirements of the position. The DS-174 can be downloaded from the US Embassy website: http://nepal.usembassy.gov/about_the_embassy/job-opportunities.html
SUBMIT APPLICATION AT
Email: Recruitktm1@state.gov (write “Application for Broadcast and Social Media Assistant” in the Subject)
OR,
Human Resources Office,G.P.O. Box 295,Kathmandu, Nepal
(Please clearly mark your envelope as “Application for Broadcast and Social Media Assistant”)
Vacancy Announcements are distributed by the Embassy Human Resources Office, Ext. 4557 .Candidates canContact the Human Resources Office for further details regarding this announcement.