ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  08-47

OPEN TO:

ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES

POSITION:

Program Manager – HIV/AIDS – FSN-9/FP-5

OPENING DATE:

October 3, 2008

CLOSING DATE:

October 14, 2008

WORK HOURS: 

Full time – 40 hours per week

SALARY:

*Ordinarily Resident:  RD$615,798 p.a. (Starting salary)

*Not-Ordinarily Resident:  US$41,122 p.a. (Starting salary)
(This pay is only for Eligible Family Members who are eligible for employment under the American USG pay plan)

THIS IS A DEVELOPMENTAL LEVEL POSITION ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING TO EQUIP THE INCUMBENT TO PERFORM THE FULL RANGE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION AT GRADE LEVEL 10.  THE PERIOD OF TRAINING WILL BE APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR, AFTER WHICH TIME THE INCUMBENT WILL BE PROMOTED IF THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL IS REACHED.

The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo is seeking an individual for the position of Program Manager in the Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent will act as program manager for the HIV/AIDS program activities in support of the Dominican Republic Secretariat of the Armed Forces efforts to manage the disease and its spread among its members and families.  Incumbent manages the costs, schedule, and performance of all partners hired in support of this program; to include preparing contracts for goods and services.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Contact Maura Bonifant, 809-731-4286.

Ordinarily residents in the Dominican Republic must possess the required work and/or residency permits for employment in the Dominican Republic.  Please attach a copy of the Dominican cedula.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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

1.  Completed medical focussed academic/professional schooling (Medical Doctor, Registered Nurse, or Management of Public Health) is required.

2.  One year of public health or medical management experience is required.

3.  English level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing.  Spanish level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing is required.  The English level will be tested by the Instituto Cultural Dominico-Americano (ICDA), applicants must contact the Department of Customer Service at (809) 535-0665, ext. 353, 354 and 355, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, for testing schedule PRIOR to submit application/resume.  The test has a fee of US$10.00 to be paid by the applicant.

4.  Skills:  a) program management to include managing cost, schedule and performance activities; b) computer (Microsoft Office programs), good interpersonal skills are required.

5.  General knowledge of U.S. and Dominican Military organizations and operations is required.

6.  Valid Dominican Driver’s License, Cat. II (please attach a copy) and ability to travel outside Santo Domingo at least once a month is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US 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 US 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 Not Ordinarily Resident (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.

 5.  The candidate must be able to obtain and hold an unclassified security clearance.

TO APPLY

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

1.  Application for Federal Employment (Form SF-171 or Optional Application for Federal Employment (Form OF-612); or

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae IN ENGLISH that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus

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

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

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

AmEmbassy Santo Domingo

Office of Human Resources

E-mail: hro@usemb.gov.do

Tel. (809)731-4286- Fax (809)731-4372

POINT OF CONTACT

Maura Bonifant

Telephone:  809-731-4286

Fax:  809-731-4372

DEFINITIONS

1.  AEFM:  A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:

--US citizen;

--Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;

--Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;

--Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and

--Does notreceive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

2.  EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

3.  Member of Household:  A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

4.  Ordinarily Resident (OR):A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.

5.  Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  October 14, 2008

The US Mission in Santo Domingo 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 Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The Equal Employment Opportunity complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

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