Vietnam Education Foundation
Location: Alexandria, Arlington & Falls Church, VA
Job Announcement Number: VEF-2011-02
Deadline: June 13, 2011, or until filled
Salary: $60,000.00 – $75,000.00 /year
Open Peropd: Thursday, May 12, 2011 to Monday, June 13, 2011
Series & Grade: AD-0301-00/00
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens
Job Summary:
The Program Officer (PO) is primarily responsible for the management and oversight of the application and selection process for all of the VEF Exchange Visitor programs: the Fellowship program, the Visiting Scholar program, and the U.S. Faculty Scholar program. The PO also assists in editing VEF documents, in fundraising, and in carrying out other VEF activities as assigned by the Executive Director. The PO reports directly to the Executive Director.
Application and Selection Process
The PO manages and executes the application and selection process for the VEF Fellowship program, Visiting Scholar program, and U.S. Faculty Scholar program. The PO provides training and directives, as needed, for any U.S. and Hanoi Field Office staff, who have responsibilities for related activities. Specifically, the PO is in charge of the following:
1. Reviews all application forms, announcements, and procedures in collaboration with the Senior Program Officer and in coordination with other relevant VEF staff.
2. Oversees and manages the posting of all application announcements to assure widest coverage and timely receipt of applications.
3. Develops and maintains close relationships with VEF Alliance school deans, as well as other graduate school deans and faculty, and VEF U.S. Faculty Scholars, in order to facilitate securing reviewers and interviewers.
4. Solicits and organizes U.S. graduate school faculty, scientists, and experts in the fields that VEF supports to serve on VEF review committees and interview panels.
5. Develops, conducts, and manages all aspects of the application review process.
6. Organizes and oversees the process and details of all interviews, including interview schedules, whether by phone, WebEx, or face-to-face in Vietnam.
7. Oversees, trains, and manages note takers engaged in the interviews and other related processes.
8. Develops relevant documents, policies, and procedures to assure successful application reviews, interviews, and selection of the most qualified candidates.
9. Oversees, develops, and organizes any concurrent activities, such as lectures and panel discussions, for U.S. interviewers in Vietnam.
10. Oversees and reviews recruiting plans and procedures to assure the widest possible broadcast of information about VEF programs, both in the United States and in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Hanoi Field Office Country Director and the Senior PO.
11. Maintains and updates detailed contact information for all reviewers and panelists.
12. Maintains thorough documentation of all aspects of the review and selection process and compiles data and reports as needed on the process.
13. Carries out duties with logistical and IT assistance from the VEF Hanoi team.
14. Monitors and assesses the review and selection process on a continuous basis to refine and strengthen the process.
Other Duties
In addition to the major duties listed above, the PO is involved in the following:
1. Edits and proofreads with close detailed attention any official documents and reports as requested by the Executive Director.
2. Helps develop, organize, and execute fundraising efforts in collaboration with other VEF staff and under the direction of the Executive Director.
3. Assists with other VEF activities as requested, including the Education Conference in Vietnam, preparation and presentations for VEF Board meetings, staff efforts before and during the Annual Conference, and any special efforts in/for Vietnam that entail U.S. faculty, scientists, and experts as well as U.S. universities.
4. Regularly reviews systems, documents, and procedures relevant to his/her duties with the intent to improve the quality and efficiency of VEF.
5. Works with, and assists, the Director of Finance, Accounting, and Administration to develop relevant budgets for the reviews, interviews, and other PO responsibilities assigned.
6. Contributes to the management, strategies, and directions of VEF by taking the initiative to offer new ideas and approaches.
7. Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Executive Director to achieve the mission of VEF.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Required Background, Experience, and Skills
* U.S. citizenship required.
* Minimum of a master’s degree (not online) from an accredited U.S. university.
* Native speaker of English.
* At least 5 years working in the field of international education with a demonstrated commitment to international exchange and/or public diplomacy.
* Experience in managing review and selection procedures for international fellowships/scholarships, including communicating with and organizing U.S. faculty/experts to serve on reviews and interview committees.
* Experience planning and managing programs and activities for international students.
* Demonstrated cross-cultural awareness skills, commitment to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds, and ability to communicate effectively in cross-cultural situations.
* Ability to work in a collaborative environment with a global team.
* Experience with financial forecasting, budget creation, and implementation.
* Experience giving public presentations, using PowerPoint.
* Experience with web-based management systems.
* Ability to apply analytical methods and techniques to gather and summarize data and to identify and resolve issues.
* Knowledge of a second language.
* Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online internet research.
* Ability to work independently and manage the workload efficiently with serious attention to details and to accuracy of information.
* Ability to communicate effectively and positively, both orally and in writing, at all levels with a high concern for interpersonal diligence and diplomacy and good customer service.
* Ability to manage details of several major projects at once, with excellent organizational skills and to be able to work to meet deadlines.
* Ability to function within an unstructured setting while maintaining a positive and professional attitude and achieving quality performance.
* Ability to travel domestically and to Vietnam when required.
You must be a U. S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation.
You will travel domestically and to Vietnam when required.
How you will be evaluated:
You will be evaluated based on documents submitted to determine if required qualifications have been met as outlined in the vacancy announcement.
Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
The Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF) was established by the President of the United States on December 20, 2000, as an independent Federal Government agency, while operations began in 2003. VEF’s overall purpose is to promote closer relations between the United States and Vietnam by establishing opportunities for Vietnamese nationals to pursue graduate studies and post-graduate programs in the United States in the sciences (natural, physical, and environmental), engineering, mathematics, medicine (including public health and health sciences), and technology (including information technology), and by providing opportunities for American citizens to teach in the same fields at Vietnamese universities.
HOW TO APPLY:
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
One’s application must include a cover letter that explains how the candidate meets the required background, experience, and skills, and that indicates the present salary and salary requirements. The application must include the candidate’s resume and the names of 3 professional references, including the referee’s position, dates, and circumstances of knowing the applicant, and the referee’s contact phone number(s) and email address.
Applications can be emailed to Christie Dam (christiedam@vef.gov). No phone calls will be accepted. Please note that only applications sent electronically will be accepted.
This position will also be posted at USAJobs (http://www.usajobs.gov/). Search for Vietnam Education Foundation.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Lana Walbert
Phone: 703-351-5053
Email: lanawalbert@vef.gov
Agency Information:
Vietnam Education Foundation
2111 Wilson Blvd Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
US
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.
Click job posting:http://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vietnam Education Foundation
Lê Hồng Nhung, born March 15, 1970, is a Vietnamese singer. She is one of the four divas in Vietnamese music, along with Thanh Lam, My Linh, and Tran Thu Ha. She is also known for her performance of composer Trinh Cong Son songs. Hong Nhung was born in Hanoi, deserted by her mother before she was a year old and brought up by her grandmother. Her father was a bohemian figure who drifted in and out of her life, never contributing much money for the food and clothes she was so short of. Nhung had a good voice, though, and when she was 11 she sang her first song on Vietnam Radio. At 17 she made her first album, and by 21 she was starting to make a name for herself. At the age of 10, she was admitted to the vocal class of the Hanoi Youth Culture House. In 1981, she started recording with Radio the Voice of Vietnam. She became known as a promising young singer with songs Nhớ Về Hà Nội and Papa, a Vietnamese cover of the Myo song. In 1991, Nhung moved to Ho Chi Minh City. She met composer Trịnh Công Sơn in 1992 and began to perform his songs with a new style, creating a wave in Vietnamese music. Hồng Nhung is living in Ho Chi Minh City. -wikipedia
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