Strategic Public Engagement Specialist

The Strategic Public Engagement Specialist is based in the Belarus Affairs Unit at the U.S. Embassy of Vilnius. Serves as the Public Diplomacy (PD) Section's chief advisor on cross-cutting public engagement. Coordinates closely across the PD Section and the broader Mission to ensure that PD tools and resources are effective in advancing Mission goals among priority audiences. Directs and oversees audience analysis research, identifies engagement opportunities, and uses data-driven analyses to inform, target, and drive PD public engagement in support of U.S. policy priorities. Uses data analysis tools (e.g., data mining, analytics, modeling, trend analysis, and visualization) to shape PD programs and campaigns (e.g., educational opportunities, exchange programs, social media outreach, press interviews) in support of U.S. policy priorities. As the lead monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialist for the PD Section, advises the PD Section on how to monitor and evaluate PD programs and campaigns and how to use M&E results to shape future engagements. Advises the Public Affairs Officer on the effective use of human, financial, and program resources to reach new PD audiences.

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• security certificate;

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

A university degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Sociology, Journalism, International Relations, or local equivalent is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Four years of experience in public engagement, communications, market research, polling, or project management is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

Fluent (speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate) knowledge of English and Russian is required.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees:

• 22 days of annual leave;
• 5 days of family care leave;
• 10 additional days off per year during U.S. holidays;
• reimbursement of medical expenses;
• meal allowance;
• yearly bonus;
• eligible for scholarship opportunities at American International School in Vilnius.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

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