Applications are invited for all candidates for those interested in the Resource Coordination Specialist Job Role at the American Embassy (Colombo) - Male / Female
AMERICAN EMBASSY, COLOMBO
Resource Coordination Specialist [Female / Male]
We encourage both women and men to apply for this position. The United States Embassy seeks a diverse workforce with equal opportunity for all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (or PAO designee) and supervise one Locally Employed Staff, the Resource Coordination Assistant. Serves as the leading Public Diplomacy Locally Employed Staff responsible for the financial, program, human, and property resources that support Public Diplomacy (PD) projects and programs countrywide. Oversees use of multiple and diverse funding streams and ensures their compliance with all relevant US Government regulations and Sri Lankan laws. Manages budget, contracts, and acquisition and use of PD Section materials and equipment. Serves as primary liaison for the PD Section with Management Section and offices, and coordinates resources for constituent posts and American Spaces, and with regional PD bureaus.
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time - 40 hours per week.
The monthly gross salary for this position will be Rs. 227, 830/-
Qualifications Required:
1. Education - A university degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Organizational Management, Accounting, Public Administration, or Linguistics is required (Candidate must attach relevant educational certificates).
2. Prior Work Experience - A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in budget, accounting, business administration, financial management, organizational management, public administration, project management, or grants management work is required (Candidate must attach copies of relevant service/work experience certificates).
3. Language Proficiency - Level IV (Fluency) reading, writing, and speaking English is required. (This will be tested).
Level IV (Fluency) reading, writing, and speaking Sinhala/ Tamil is required.
4. Job Knowledge - Knowledge of U.S. foreign policy objectives and American interests in Sri Lanka; understanding of regional, ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and linguistic factors and the influence of religious, cultural and educational institutions in shaping perceptions of the U .S. are all required.
Comprehensive knowledge of Sri Lankan geography, infrastructure, government institutions, and common business and banking practices is required. General understanding of regional, ethnic, socio-economic, cultural and linguistic factors and the influence of religious, cultural and educational institutions as they relate to perceptions of the U.S. is required. Knowledge of customer service in Sri Lanka is required. Must have an understanding of communications in Sri Lanka and the international information environment as it affects Sri Lanka and must be familiar with digital practices and procedures.
5. Skills & Abilities - Analytical skills, Communication/lnterpersonal skills, Management skills, Technical skills
How to Apply:
PAPER OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
Your application should reach us on or before January 31, 2020.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
