U.S. Mission Pakistan is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the “Public Engagement Specialist (Emerging Voices Specialist)” position in U.S. Consulate General, Karachi.

Basic Function of the Position – The Emerging Voices Specialist is the leading Locally Employed (LE) staff advisor for U.S. Consulate General Karachi’s Public Diplomacy (PD) engagement with the Emerging Voices audience sector, primarily youth, minorities, and others who are able to influence Pakistani attitudes toward the United States using new, often digital, communication networks rather than prominent protocol positions or established institutions. Plans, develops, coordinates, oversees, and evaluates the impact of all PD activities, projects, and initiatives to engage Emerging Voices audience sectors in the Consulate General Karachi consular district (Karachi urban district and Baluchistan and Sindh provinces). Tracks trends in emerging networks through direct engagement, research, polling, and statistical analysis and analytics. Designs and recommends PD strategies to connect with Emerging Voices audience sectors to promote an understanding of and support for U.S. policy and dispel inaccurate perceptions. Works under the direct supervision of the Public Diplomacy Officer (Emerging Voices) or Public Affairs Officer (PAO) designee. Exercises full supervisory responsibility for three LE Staff: one Experiential Learning Coordinator, one American Spaces Program Coordinator, and one Education Outreach Coordinator.

Qualification Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four (04) years of experience with communications, public engagement management, or education duties as components of the work is required. Prior experience in an international, academic, non-governmental organization (NGO), or governmental work environment is required. At least one year of supervisory experience is also required.

Please upload all professional and job-related experience certificates/letters of all previous work experiences and any proof of current employment (last drawn salary slip along with appointment letter/offer letter etc. that clearly indicates employment dates) as a single attachment using tab "Other Document 2".

EDUCATION: Completion of university degree (16 years of education) in Communications, International Affairs/Political Science, American or Intercultural Studies, Education, Marketing, or local equivalent is required.

Please upload all education certificates i.e. academic degree(s)/transcript(s)/diploma(s)/detailed mark sheet/school leaving certificate and/or any other document related to the education as a single attachment using tab "Other Document."

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Analytic Skills: The incumbent must have strong analytic skills and the ability to conceptualize the best way to influence Pakistani attitudes positively. The position holder must be able to advise senior leaders at the Consulate General on opportunities to promote Mission Pakistan and Consulate General Karachi objectives and should identify, analyze, predict, and assess audience attitudes, evaluate the impact of projects, and modify approaches to increase outcomes. Moreover, the position holder must be able to perceive the emergence of new influencers and adjust operations and programming accordingly.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The incumbent must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills. The position holder must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking, interviewing for evaluation purposes, writing reports, and contributing materials for publication in both English and Urdu. The position holder must be able to tailor communications to fit formal and informal situations and different ethnic, religious, and linguistic cultures, and must also be able to brief on a variety of issues and interpret between English and Urdu for public programs.

Management Skills: The incumbent must have strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and oversee project budgets and to organize, run, and present projects such as seminars, digital video conferences, panel discussions, lectures, and professional and academic programs. The position holder must be able to negotiate agreements with partner institutions and manage their fulfillment.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in typing and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, particularly the internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required. Thorough, detailed knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Suite, is required. The incumbent must have knowledge of and the ability to use social media and mobile platforms, photo and video sharing sites, and basic photo and video skills. The position holder must have good numerical skills to be able to develop and manage project and grant budgets.

Skills and abilities may be tested. 

All applications must be submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) to be considered. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Pakistan and to apply online, please visit this page Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) .

Required Documents:

All applicants must upload/attach below supporting documents. Application without required documents will not be considered.

• Educational Documents: Include academic certificates (Matric, Intermediate & Bachelors, or University degree certificate)/transcript/diploma/Vocational training certificates/detailed mark sheet/school leaving certificate and/or any other related document.

• Experience Documents: Include professional and job-related experience certificates/letters of all previous and current work experiences or any other proof (e.g., last drawn salary slip/appointment letter etc.) of current employment.

• Driver's License: Driving licenses (new & old (if any)).

U.S. Mission Pakistan will not bear any travel expenses for testing, interviews, pre-employment clearances (if selected) or relocation for joining.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (https://pk.usembassy.gov/jobs/)