Economic Specialist

How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local security or Public trust clearance. Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174: https://vn.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2017/08/DS-174-form.pdf) which is available on Embassy’s Web Site.

To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the documents listed below

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• DS-174 (https://vn.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2017/08/DS-174-form.pdf)
• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if you are AEFM / USEFM)
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If you are not Vietnamese Citizen)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone.

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 at: HanoiHR[@]state.gov

Opening Period: April 4 through April 18, 2019
Series/Grade: FSN 1505-10
Salary: US$22,494 (annually)

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Hanoi is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Economic Specialist in its Economic Section (ECON).

The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within 90 days of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Duties: Incumbent of this position will serve as the section’s technical expert on several complex and at times politically sensitive portfolios, including: intellectual property rights(IPR), labor relations (including child and forced labor and labor trafficking), information and communication technology (ICT), and cybersecurity. As the technical expert, the incumbent will maintain consistent coverage of these issues, particularly during American personnel changes. He/she will be responsible for regular analytical and factual reporting on these portfolios as well as broader economic trends and related government policies and social issues. The incumbent will also serve as Post’s key interface to the Government of Vietnam (GVN) on these portfolios. This includes developing and maintaining a wide range of personal and professional contacts, monitoring media and publications, bridging linguistic and cultural gaps to promote the Embassy’s objectives, and managing logistical arrangements for American visitors to Vietnam as well as GVN visits to the United States.

Who May Apply: For USEFM - FS is FP-5: US$60,601(Starting Salary). Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

Open-to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification or Public Trust

Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, law, or business administration is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:
At least five years professional experience in economics, political economy, law, technology, government, or business administration is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have
• In-depth knowledge of local economic conditions and Vietnamese government’s economic policies.
• Solid understanding of Vietnamese government structure, Communist Party of Vietnam operations, the local business environment, and social organization operations; thorough understanding of U.S. trade and economic policy toward Vietnam.
• Abilities to analyze draft regulations or legislation, identify potential issues for U.S. businesses or government agencies, and connect Vietnamese officials to American experts to resolve potential areas of concern.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Superior analytical and English language report writing skills.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.)
Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and nurture long-term relationships with government and non-governmental contacts.
• Strong word-processing skills and ability to analyze data using MS Excel; ability to translate and interpret using the specialized vocabulary of the job description (treaty language, economics, cybersecurity, ICT, labor, IPR, development and trade).
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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.

Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi 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: https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Hanoi.

For More Info: Human Resources Office

- Attractive salary and bonus
- Social insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance according to Labor Laws
- Professional, dynamic working environment

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