EMK-LE Staff Program Manager : The Embassy of the United States of America

The U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh is seeking applications for the position EMK-LE Staff Program Manager for the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service and the Arts (EMK Center) of the Public Affairs Section (PAS) at the American Center.

The incumbent will strategize, develop, coordinate and evaluate public diplomacy programs and presentations for the EMK Center, under the supervision of the Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO) for Programs and Outreach, and in consultation with the American Center’s LE Staff Cultural Affairs Specialist/Senior Advisor for Programs.  The individual will work with the EMK Center Director and Creative Director and the Liberation War Museum (LWM) Trustees on a daily basis to ensure alignment of the American Center and EMK Center initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Arts, Business, Communication, English, or Social Science required. (You must attach a copy of your bachelor’s degree certificate along with your application form.)
• Level IV (Fluent) English & Bangla speaking/ reading is required.  English language proficiency will be tested.
• Three-to-five years of progressively responsible experience in international organizations, NGOs, think tanks, media or cultural organizations. Experience with planning and organizing seminars, programs and workshops is required.  Knowledge of current social media trends and opportunities in Bangladesh required. Public speaking, public relations and media outreach experience is required. Grant proposal and budgeting writing, and project management and evaluation experience is required.
• Incumbent needs generalist background to manage a wide variety of programs and projects.  Knowledge of how to manage a wide variety of programs and projects.  Knowledge of academic, cultural, civil society, media and religious sectors is required.  Must be able to build and maintain contacts with cultural and government institutions to facilitate programs.  An extensive range of local contacts and networks will be considered very helpful.
• Ability to design, execute, and evaluate innovative and effective public educational or informational programs in fulfillment of Embassy Dhaka’s goals is required. Computer skills are required.

Please find the full job announcement on our website at: dhaka.usembassy.gov All applicants must complete the new Job Application form in English with contact telephone number and submit either by regular mail (postal service) or deliver by Hand to the South barrier (near the Nepal/Vatican Embassy) of the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka.Please do not send applications via fax . Please do not send applications via fax. Application submission deadline: July 15, 2013.

The new Application form for Employment as a Locally Employed (LE) staff or Family Member, form DS-174 form is available at South barrier (near the Vatican/ Nepal Embassy) during office hours and are also available on our website.