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One Reference/Outreach Librarian American Embassy in Antananarivo

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ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 003/12– HR

OPEN TO: All Interested candidates

POSITION: One Reference/Outreach Librarian, FSN-8; FP-6

OPENING DATE: January 10, 2012

CLOSING DATE: January 27, 2012

WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

LENGTH OF HIRE: Agreement renewable on annual basis

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The American Embassy in Antananarivo is seeking individuals to be assigned in the position of Reference/Outreach Librarian in the Public Affairs Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Incumbent will conduct research and collection development for the Information Research Center (IRC), and respond to complex inquiries for information from target audience and the US Mission. S/he will develop and maintain contacts with target IRC clients. Will conduct outreach, programming, and promote IRC services.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the U.S. Embassy Human Resources Office.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

  1. A Bachelor degree in one of the following fields: information science, library science, international affairs, American studies, or other relevant field is required.
  2. Two to four years of progressively responsible experience in the field of information research including experience in traditional research and reference services, and in the use of emerging technologies and electronic resources required.
  3. Language skills:

· Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

· Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing French is required.

· Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/ Reading/Writing Malagasy is required.

  1. Must be knowledgeable of electronic retrieval and delivery tools, in particular the internet and standard information science practices and procedures. Knowledge of social media such as Facebook and Twitter is essential.
  2. Excellent service orientations to target audience, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills are required. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Ability to carry out reference research and respond to complex requests is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174). Forms available from Embassy reception or e-forms; or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae, that provides the same information found on DS-174 (See Appendix below); or

3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the DS-174 along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet;

4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

6. For Malagasy: A copy of the National Identity Card is required;

For Non-Nationals: Copy of the Residency/Work permits that allow the applicant to work in the country is required.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy Human Resources Office

P.O. Box 620 or at the Embassy Reception

Antananarivo 101

POINT OF CONTACT

Contact: Human Resources Office

Telephone: 261 20 23 480 00

FAX: 261 20 23 48035

Email: AntananarivoEmbHRO@state.gov

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: January 27, 2012

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