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OPEN TO: All interested candidates
POSITION: Defense Translator/Administrative Specialist, FSN-8; FP-6
OPENING DATE: April 21, 2010
CLOSING DATE: May 7, 2010
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY : Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL LABOR LAW, AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN. ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Defense Translator/Administrative Specialist in the Defense Attaché Office (DAO).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The primary responsibility of the Defense Translator/Administrative Specialist is to provide administrative support and accurate translation between English and Lao, both written and oral, for the Defense Attaché Office (DAO) and for the Executive Office as required. He/she is responsible for factual information on Lao government, diplomacy and on a broad range of media sources. He/she translates Lao government announcements, regulations, official correspondence, and other documents from Lao to English as well as speeches, USG and military documents, and official correspondence from English to Lao as assigned. The incumbent drafts diplomatic notes, requests meetings from Lao government and military offices and assists in arranging travel itineraries for U.S. PACOM, Department of Defense, and other U.S. Government officials visiting Laos. He/she also plans and coordinates visits of Lao government military officials to U.S. sponsored events and training opportunities as required. The incumbent will provide administrative support for routine office operations for the Defense Attaché Office, including processing of incoming and outgoing aircraft and personnel clearances, scheduling appointments, and maintaining an up-to-date directory of Lao government and defense officials. He/she on occasion attends Lao government, international organization, and military defense meetings; arranges protocol and representational events for the Defense Attaché (DATT); and acts as translator during meetings with Lao government and military officials. He/she will maintain up-to-date reporting on Lao government and military developments and provide specialized background reporting on Lao laws.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education: University degree required.
2. Prior Work Experience: Two to four years of progressive responsibility in a UN, NGO, business, or government office. References required.
3. Language Proficiency: Fluent Lao and English language ability is required – speaking, reading and writing.
4. Knowledge: Working knowledge of Government of Laos and military protocol, correspondence, procedures, organization and customs.
5. S kills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Government of Laos officials.
- Ability to undertake interpretation and write clearly in both English and Lao.
- Excellent typing skills, use of copiers and other standard office equipment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Filing and data management skills are required.

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:
1. Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); or a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy
Rue Bartholonie, That Dam
PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)

POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 856-21-267167
Fax: 856-21-267140
E-mail: VientianeHR@state.gov

Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office Tel: 021-267167 for more information. Blank application forms may be picked up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 7, 2010

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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