Duties

The Resource Coordination Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (or PAO designee). Is the leading Public Diplomacy LE 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 USG regulations and Zambian laws. Manages grants, 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. Exercises no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

Background/Public Trust security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 6 WEEKS upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end

Education Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Organizational Management, Accounting, Public Administration, or related major is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a major organization in budget, accounting, business administration, financial management, organizational management, public administration, project management, or grants management work is required.

Language: 

FLUENT IN SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH