Protocol Assistant

Announcement Number:
Dubai-‎2023-‎024
Hiring Agency:
Consulate General Dubai
Position Title:
Protocol Assistant
Open Period:
‎12/‎29/‎2023 - ‎01/‎15/‎2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+‎4
Series/Grade:
LE - ‎0120 ‎9
Salary:
AED د.إ195,‎606 - AED د.إ195,‎606 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - Full Time (‎40 number of hours per week)
Promotion Potential:
LE-‎9
Duty Location(s):
‎1 Vacancy in

Dubai, AE
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
‎000-‎000-‎0000
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:
* Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is XX. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
* All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Moderate Risk Public Trust
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
* Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (‎8) Qualities of Overseas
Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (‎40 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period
of time (‎8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional Travel
Local travel, If required by the office

Duties

Note: All applicants must currently hold or be able to acquire a UAE
residency visa to fill the position. For non-UAE national, the Mission assists
in obtaining the required residency visa to lawfully work in the UAE. Ref. to
Eligibility Question #‎2 and Vacancy Question #‎1: If a non-UAE national has a
valid UAE residency visa, they should answer Yes to Eligibility Q#‎2 and
Vacancy Q#‎1, and attach a copy of residency visa.

Job Overview:

The incumbent serves as the protocol assistant for U.S. Consulate General
Dubai. The incumbent advises the Consul General, senior staff, and other Post
officials in a variety of protocol-related matters such as providing protocol
guidance, acting as a protocol liaison, and setting up appointments and
meetings with top government and private sector officials in Dubai and the
Northern Emirates, including rulers and ruling families, ministers, and heads
of organizations. Serves as the Consulate General 's main point of contact for
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director's Office, Deputy Director, and
Protocol Department in Dubai as well as the protocol departments of the royal
courts in Dubai and the five Northern Emirates governments. Develops and
maintains a large network of contacts with office directors in all government
offices in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Collaborates closely with Abu
Dhabi counterparts on Ambassador's engagements in the Consular district,
providing guidance as needed. Coordinates protocol arrangements for all
Mission VIP visits to the Dubai consular district, including Congressional
Delegations (CODELs). As required, accompanies the Consul General and senior
American officials to meetings. Arranges and supervises representational
events.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
Note: All applicants must currently hold or be able to acquire a UAE
residency visa to fill the position. For non-UAE national, the Mission assists
in obtaining the required residency visa to lawfully work in the UAE. Ref. to
Eligibility Question #‎2 and Vacancy Question #‎1: If a non-UAE national has a
valid UAE residency visa, they should answer Yes to Eligibility Q#‎2 and
Vacancy Q#‎1, and attach a copy of residency visa.

EXPERIENCE: ‎5 years of experience in administrative work or providing protocol
support for official visitors, ceremonies, conferences, and special events
management is required.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in the field of , Political, Business
administration/management, international studies or related major is required

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:

English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. "This may be
tested"

Arabic level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. "This may be
tested"

Additional skills test may be required.

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.

The U.S. Mission is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
workforce. We foster a culture of inclusion where people feel welcome, heard,
and confident in their contributions. We strive to provide growth
opportunities for everyone, and we empower all employees to be authentically
themselves in the workplace.

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

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-
Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Dubai/UAE 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.
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"), Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates
the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past
six months, 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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a medical and security
clearance.

To apply for this position click the "Submit Application" button. For more
information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or
transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of
this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the
information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in
disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
* Residency and/or Work Permit
* Bachelor Degree

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
* Passport copy
* DD-‎214 - Member Copy ‎4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
* SF-‎50 (if applicable)

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

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 Dubai/UAE.