Job Overview
Are you passionate about fostering global connections and empowering youth? The U.S. Mission to South Africa is looking for a dynamic and dedicated Youth Exchanges Coordinator!
Closing date: 24 June 2024
- Salary: ZAR R409,567 – ZAR R573,390 /Per Year
Location: Pretoria
Duties and Responsibilities
The youth Exchanges Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the EV Specialist or Public Affairs Officer (PAO) designee. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Coordinates the Embassy’s exchange programs for youth and communities that are not included in traditional U.S. diplomatic engagement, such as civil society groups and populations vulnerable to extremist appeals.
The incumbent also serves as Education USA academic advisor to promote higher education study opportunities in the United States.
Qualifications
University degree in international relations, communications, business, public relations, American Studies, intercultural or multicultural studies.
Skills and Evaluations
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, or multinational work environment is required, with project management, marketing, public relations, communication, or education duties as a significant part of the job.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Detailed knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and American interests as they apply to South Africa and especially to the EV sector is required.
General knowledge of USG and DOS structures, as well as of PD bureaus within DOS, is required. Detailed understanding of the full range of PD tactics and tools designed to engage EV audiences and general knowledge of cross-cultural communications are required.
Detailed understanding of USG exchange programs, regulations, and practices is required. Full understanding of PD-specific funding authorities and their planning and reporting tools is required.
Must have general knowledge of project management, including defining project objectives, outcomes, and assessment methods.
SKILLS: Must have strong analytic skills and the ability to conceptualize how best to use PD tools to move South African attitudes in positive ways.
How to Apply
VIEW ADVERT & APPLY HERE. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.
For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site; http://za.usembassy.gov/jobs/
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.
