1. Summary: The U.S. Mission in Hanoi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Language Coordinator in its Human Resources Office (HR).

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within 90 days of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

2. Duties: The Language Coordinator will assist the Post Language Officer in overseeing Vietnamese language programs at post for mission officers and their eligible family members. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching classes as well as running the in-country immersion program. He/she will develop contacts with local Vietnamese language instructors and language programs. The incumbent will organize local language excursions ranging from half a day to several days in-country.

He/she will identify, and maintain a language resources library and assist in proctoring Foreign Service Institute-administered language tests and other language related projects and tasks as required.

3. Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: A Bachelor's degree in language studies; management; or liberal arts is required.

EXPERIENCE: At least three years’ teaching and/or designing language programs experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have expert level knowledge and understanding of diplomatic and/or international organization operations. Working knowledge of language learning difficulties and cross- cultural sensitivities; Knowledgeable in designing Vietnamese language programs for non-native speakers; Familiarization with establishing and maintaining a budget is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 3 (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.)

Level 4(fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to manage a broad and highly demanding work portfolio and complex, multi-functional operations while providing excellent customer service. High motivation and enthusiasm to design innovative programs that foster the mission’s integration into the local language environment. Ability to develop and maintain rapport with senior-level university and language-center directors as well as manage and coach a pool of on-demand language instructors to meet the mission’s Vietnamese language demand. Must have excellent computer and organizational skills.

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): 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.

4. Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

5. Other information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: 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.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re- employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy- consulate-jobs/

6. How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local security or Public trust clearance. Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on Embassy’s Web Site.

To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the documents listed below

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

• DS-174

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if you are EFM)

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If you are not Vietnamese Citizen)

• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• SF-50 (if applicable)

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone.

For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi.

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