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Information Resource Center Assistant.
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Posted by: US Embassy.
Posted date: 28-Jul-2010
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
> Applicants should possess a university degree in information science/library science/political science/international affairs or American studies.
> Work experience of 3 to 5 years in the field of information research is needed.
> Fluent communication skills in English and Arabic is required.Â
> Need knowledge of current trends and developments in American and host country information science and technology required.Â
> Knowledge of electronic retrieval and delivery tools, in particular the internet and standard information science practices and procedures required.Â
> Should be able to lead and proactively develop an information resource center required.Â
> Need good service orientation to target audience, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills required.
> Ability to independently plan, organize, and carry out assigned responsibilities using electronic based technologies, including internet, CD-ROM, and print
resources required.Â
> Need ability to develop and maintain contacts with the target audience required.
> Good communication skill is essential.
DUTIES:
> Supports the Mission with information products and services.Â
> Develops and maintains contact with the highest level target audience members.Â
> Plans and implements outreach programs to advance the entire Mission’s public affairs goals.Â
> Leads and manages the American Corners program. Serves as a Webmaster for the Embassy.
> Works with and directly supports the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Public Affairs Officer, and Cultural Affairs Officer.Â
> Conducts research of wide scope in response to complex inquiries for information from the target audience and Mission staff.Â
> Instructs and educates a wide variety of contacts, from highest-level contacts to student visitors, in the use of internet, including US G information, think-thank reports and public access databases.
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