US Embassy Jobs in Kenya - Newsletter Editor Vacancies

US Embassy Jobs in Kenya - Newsletter Editor Vacancies


Duties

Basic Function of Position

  • Working under the supervision and direction of the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) assists the CLO in the development, execution and management of post programs to foster and maintain high morale of community members. Responsible for finding, creating and editing content of the Mission's weekly newsletter, as well as its production, and maintaining an online resource hub to provide current and prospective US Embassy Nairobi personnel and families with the most current information available in regard to life, activities, and events in Nairobi.

    Qualifications and Evaluations

    Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of office or managerial experience with familiarization of newsletter and other publication processing is required.

    Job Knowledge:
  • Must be familiar with publishing layout and design features; standard English grammar and punctuation rules.
  • Basic familiarity with local and national culture and practices of the host country as well as with the practices of the US Government.

    Education Requirements:
  • Completion of High School is required.

    Skills and Abilities:

    Advanced desktop publishing software and keyboard skills with speed and accuracy (40 WPM); strong oral and written communication skills; ability to be resourceful and creative with excellent interpersonal skills; strong editing skills and demonstrable attentiveness to detail.

    Qualifications:

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

    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.

    How to Apply:

  • All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
  • Interested candidates for this position must submit their application online by 17th June 2019
  • Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on HR/OE Intranet Site.

    Required Documents:
    Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

  • DS-174
  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  • SF-50 (if applicable)
  • Letter(s) of recommendation
  • List of references
  • High School Diploma

    Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

  • For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy Jobs in Kenya - Newsletter Editor Vacancies

    Find jobs in Kenya. Jobs - Kenya jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest Kenyan job positions, career opportunities & jobs in Kenya.

    Jobs in Kenya - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in Kenya.

    Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in Kenya posted and updated daily - click here!





  • Click here to post comments

    Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Jobs Kenya.