"CHENNAI-2021-008" Vacancy Details

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP 06.  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 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (8 -12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

The Digital Production Coordinator for graphics and design works under the direct supervision of the Strategic Content Coordination Specialist (SCCS) and has no supervisory responsibilities. Is responsible for the production of visual and multimedia elements of Consulate public engagement, with special focus on digital design, graphics, animation, and production support, including the editing and archiving of photo and video products. Participates in the design, creation and/or acquisition of customized visual and multimedia content which is disseminated online, in person or via traditional broadcast. Creates compelling visual content for all Consulate outreach materials by assessing visual aspects of India’s media environment, public preferences for visual content formats and dissemination channels, and the impact of Consulate visual materials.

This position is responsible for digital products that reach the complex audiences of the U.S. Consulate General in Chennai, which covers the South Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and the Union Territories, with a population of 180 million. India’s social media landscape is on par with that of the United States, either leading or in the world’s top three followings on major platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp. South India has undergone a faster rate of economic growth than most northern states and is home to Bengaluru (Bangalore), India’s “Silicon Valley,” a principal source of Indian high-tech engineers who work in the United States.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  This position requires a total of at least three years of progressively responsible experience in design, creation and packaging of visual and multimedia content for digital marketing, advertising or mass communications purposes, including extensive experience as an advanced end user of industry standard desktop and mobile software applications, internet and related communications technologies, and integration of visual content into web content management systems. [Note: Candidates considered for this position must provide a portfolio of original work demonstrating visual and multimedia design competence. Please attach the same in the PDF format in the section labelled 'Other Documents' or type in the URL link in the 'Vacancy Question Number 25' section.]

 

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: University degree in design, advertising, electronic telecommunications, or local equivalent is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Mandatory:  Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required AND
                                      Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Tamil OR Malayalam OR Kannada is 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.

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. Consulate General, Chennai 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”), 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 Public Trust 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:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent, if applicable)


• Residency and/or Work Permit: Eligibility to work in India (Applicable to all nationals including host country nationals): Please attach a copy of any one of the document that confirms your legal eligibility to work in India (for example: Work Permit, Residency Permit, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), PAN Card, Voter’s ID, Passport copy, Aadhaar Card/Country identification or equivalent)


• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)


• SF-50 (if applicable)


• Education proof of University degree in design, advertising, electronic telecommunications, or local equivalent is required.


• A portfolio of original work demonstrating visual and multimedia design competence - attach in 'Other Document' section.

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. Consulate General, Chennai.