U.S. Embassy - Education and Cultural Assistant - Tirana

CLOSING DATE:
January 25, 2016

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive

information supporting each item.
1.

EDUCATION: A University Degree in social sciences, humanities, education, finance, or

economics is required.
2.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 (three) years’ experience in education, English language,

cultural fields, government, or public events administration and management including at

least two years professional or administrative experience.
3.

LANGUAGE: Level IV (speaking, reading and writing) in English is required. Level IV

(speaking, reading and writing) in Albanian is required.

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4.

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of cultural and educational environment, and knowledge of the

American educational system, including a basic understanding of the key differences between the

American and Albanian educational systems.
5.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
: Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational capabilities,

including the ability to monitor and maintain detailed, complex budgets. Knowledge of

Microsoft Office Suite applications is required. Excellent communication skills and customer

service skills are required. Excellent public speaking and/or presentation skills. Basic social

media skills (working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter and other similar platforms).