Economic Assistant - Iran Office

Announcement Number:
Dubai-‎2023-022S
Hiring Agency:
Consulate General Dubai
Position Title:
Economic Assistant - Iran Office
Open Period:
‎01/‎05/‎2024 - ‎01/‎19/‎2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+‎4
Series/Grade:
LE - ‎1505 ‎9
Salary:
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 - Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
* All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
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
As requested by the Supervisor and Agency Head.

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.

Basic Function of the Position:

The incumbent will review a broad range of Farsi and English language
materials, including internet and other media, to prepare reporting and
analysis on Iran's economy. The Economic Assistant will provide direct support
to reporting officers in the Iran Regional Presence Office (IRPO) by
undertaking research and data collection, drafting of cables and other written
products, and identifying key developments as well as possible U.S. responses.
Supports or acts for other locally employed staff within the section as
required.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

**FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET

EITHER OPTION ‎1 OR OPTION ‎2 TO QUALIFY:

Option ‎1**

EXPERIENCE: ‎3 years of professional experience in analysis and reporting
related to Iran, Iranian issues, political science, journalism, Middle East
studies, and/or economics is required.

EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree is required

Option ‎2

EXPERIENCE: ‎5 years of professional experience in analysis and reporting
related to Iran, Iranian issues, political science, journalism, Middle East
studies, and/or economics is required.

EDUCATION: College/ University studies (‎2 years) or Post-Secondary School (‎2
years) in any field is required.

Education Requirements:
See the requirements section above for the education requirements
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:

Level IV (Fluent) Speaking, Reading, Writing English. (This may be tested)

Level IV (Fluent) Speaking, Reading, Writing Farsi. (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:
* Bachelor degree
* University studies or College 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.