The United States’s embassy in Accra is the only American representation in Ghana.Ghana has 3 representations in the United States. These representations include an embassy in Washington, D.C. consulates in Houston, and New York.<\/p>\n
The American embassy is one of 81 foreign representations in Ghana, and one of 78 foreign representations in Accra.\u00a0The American embassy in Accra is one of 312 American diplomatic and consular representations abroad<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Information Resource Center (IRC) Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n POSITION NO:<\/strong><\/em> A76002<\/p>\n BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0The IRC Assistant will serve as the primary point of contact for Embassy visual diplomacy records retention and program productions. Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 EDUCATION:<\/strong> University degree in information science; computer science and\/or engineering; creative, visual or performing arts; graphic design; communications; or marketing is required. SELECTION PROCESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and\/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.<\/p>\n HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:<\/strong><\/p>\n (1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.<\/strong> Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status. Salary: GH\u00a228,264.00 p.a. (Starting salary) How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:<\/p>\n 1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174<\/strong>), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See \u201cFor Further Information\u201d above); and WHERE TO APPLY:<\/strong><\/p>\n Human Resources Office U.S. Embassy Mailing Address:<\/p>\n Human Resources Office<\/strong> FAX Number: 0302-741389<\/strong> Closing Date:<\/strong> 01 June, 2016<\/p>\n NOTE:<\/strong> ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND\/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE\u2019S RESPONSIBILITY.<\/p>\n IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran\u2019s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference may be found in HR\/OE\u2019s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).<\/p>\n EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.<\/p>\n Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and\/or courts for relief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The United States’s embassy in Accra is the only American representation in Ghana.Ghana has 3 representations in the United States. 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\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The incumbent shall be responsible for organizing the section’s extensive photo files; creatively employing graphic design skills for various print and online publications; and serving as the Point of Contact (POC) for the technical aspects of all webchats and video conferences.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 In addition, the incumbent shall be responsible for receiving, storing, and conducting inventory on all IRC equipment and educational materials.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The incumbent shall possess interpersonal skills to be able to back up the IRC Outreach Coordinator.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 EXPERIENCE:<\/strong> A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience working with graphic design and publication and inventory control or in the field of information provision or marketing, broadly defined. Incumbent should have some photography and videography experience. Experience in the use of emerging technologies and electronic resources is required.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 LANGUAGE:<\/strong> Level IV (fluent) in both spoken and written English and in a language of the host country is required. (Language proficiency will be tested).<\/p>\n
\n(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
\n(3) FS on LWOP<\/p>\n
\n2.<\/strong> Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
\n3.<\/strong> Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
\n4.<\/strong> The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
\n5.<\/strong> Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor\u2019s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.<\/p>\n
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\nLocation:<\/strong> Accra<\/p>\n
\n2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, certificates, degrees, etc.)<\/p>\n
\nThrough the Mailroom Chancery<\/strong>
\nAmerican Embassy, Accra<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box 194, Accra<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTelephone: 0302-741000<\/strong>
\nE-mail Address: AccraHRO@state.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n