AMERICAN EMBASSY KINSHASA
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Human Resources Office, 498 Ave Lukusa, Kinshasa
Phone 081-8806193; e-mail: [email protected]
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 12-02
Those who previously applied for position No. 11-64 do not need to reapply
since their applications will be taken into consideration.
OPEN TO: All interested candidates
POSITION: Teacher Coordinator FSN-6401-9, FP-5 (Steps 1 through 4)
OPENING DATE: January 5, 2012
CLOSING DATE: January 20, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time
SALARY: Information may be obtained from the Human Resources Office.
(Position Grade: FP-5 to be confirmed by Washington)
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is seeking an individual for the position of Teacher Coordinator, in the CALI Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
To maintain the quality of English language instruction at the Congo American Language Institute (CALI) through the development of high value added events, programs and teaching techniques, conduct teacher evaluations and classroom observation, to manage curriculum development and the provision of teaching resources, and actively assist and work with CALI team in finding integrated solutions. Serve as liaison between teachers and the school administration.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education: BA degree in Teaching English as foreign Language (TEFL) or a BA degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Public Administration is required.
Experience: At least three years of teaching experience plus two years experience in a supervisory position or human resources is required.
Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) English and French are required.
Knowledge: Must have knowledge of teaching English as a second language, educational management, best practices for language programs and must know how to conduct trainings. Have an extensive knowledge of U.S. culture, English language resource materials and office computer applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail), and know how to navigate on Internet.
Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated cross cultural skills, leadership skills, conflict resolution, written and oral skills, strong negotiation skills, and sound management practices. Must be dynamic, proactive, have initiative, be result-oriented and a go-getter. Must be able to prepare and create reports and class schedules in Excel and Word.
SELECTION CRITERIA
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold security and medical clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
Application for U.S. Federal Employment, DS-174 – Job Application Form or
- A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174;
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
DEFINITIONS
- AEFM: A U.S. citizen, at least 18 years of age, who is eligible for employment on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) provided s/he::
– Is listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority.
– Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and
– Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.
- EFM: Family members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
- Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniformed service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
- Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.
The US Mission is an equal opportunity employer.
CLOSING DATE: January 20, 2012
Drafted: HR: FNSASU
Cleared: CALI: SDELATORRE (e-mail)
HR: CKUWAKATA
Approved: AHRO: HMULLER
