The U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam is seeking an individual for the temporary position of Alumni Coordinator, in the Public Affairs Section. Note: This position is temporary and valid for a period of one year. It may be extended subject to post needs and funding availability.
Note: All applicants must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits allowing employment in country prior to applying for this position to be eligible for consideration.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Public Diplomacy Officer (PDO), and in consultation with and direction from the alumni coordinator in the Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Bureau at the State Department in Washington, the Alumni Outreach and Programs Coordinator is responsible for promoting greater contact with and cooperation among alumni of USG-sponsored exchange programs.
The incumbent will be expected to promote greater contact with and cooperation among alumni of USG-sponsored exchange programs by developing and implementing an alumni outreach strategy; organizing events and programs for countrywide alumni audiences; integrating alumni into all Mission programs; preparing and disseminating news and information of general interest to alumni; maintaining an alumni database that interfaces or builds on the Department of State Alumni Archive; creating/maintaining country and/or program communities on the State Alumni website; contributing content to this website and coordinating the promotion of the State Alumni website among the different alumni audiences throughout the country.
Additionally, the incumbent will deepen relationships with alumni, plan thematic and networking events for alumni of all ages, organize recruitment road shows for upcoming programs using alumni speakers and establish regional alumni chapters. Ultimately, this will result in improved Embassy outreach to alumni of USG exchange programs.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities and qualification required is at: http://tanzania.usembassy.gov/iobopportunities.html
TO APPLY:
Applications outlining relevant qualifications, printed C.V. with names of three (3) references, any other documents (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above and your contact telephone number(s), e-mail, and/or mailing address. Application should be sent via post or dropped off at the Embassy main gate for the attention of:
Human Resources Section American Embassy, P.O. Box 9123, Dar es Salaam.
CLOSING DATE OF THE POSITION: April 21, 2010 • An Equal Opportunity Employer
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Friday, April 9, 2010
Alumni Coordinator - Embassy of The United States of America, Tanzania
