Language Instructor at U.S. Embassy
About
Announcement Number:
DaresSalaam-2024-050
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title:
Language Instructor (All Interested Candidates)
Open Period:
10/07/2024 – 10/21/2024
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
Recommended:
GMT+3
Series/Grade:
LE – 0205 8
Salary:
TZS TSh42,293,136 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK
Promotion Potential:
LE-8
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in
Dar Es Salaam, TZ
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
022-229-4148
DAR-Recruitment@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM – FP grade is 6. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
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.
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified
applicants for the Language Instructor in the Human Resources Office.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional Travel
OCCASIONAL TRAVEL
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Duties
Job Overview:
Incumbent serves as Language Instructor for the Mission to include developing materials and teaching classes in Kiswahili to direct-hire Americans and EFMs. Participates in and/or coordinates a variety of special projects, including the Mission quarterly cross-cultural orientation event. Provides basic translation services to the front office and others, including help with speech writing. Back-up of Translator/Interpreter position when needed. This position is located in the Human Resource Office and the incumbent reports directly to the HRO.
Duties:
Post Language Program – 80% of duties:
1)Schedule and provide Kiswahili instruction of different level students
across agencies under ICASS. Also provide exclusive and tailor-made
Swahili sessions to the Front Office under different circumstances.
Initially, interviews and provide an aptitude test to identify students’
various levels. When teaching, corrects imperfect pronunciation and
structure by using various teaching methods. Administers language tests
to students at various states of their development to determine
students’ levels and progress.
2)Maintains students record of attendance, materials covered,
proficiency levels, classroom mini library for books and other teaching
aids and change or updates when necessary.
3)Liaise and coordinate with Foreign Service Institute (FSI) on matters
related to funding and language teaching principles and standards.
Prepares initial budget for FSI funded language programs. Formulates an
annual proposal for FSI’s funding geared towards post’s language needs.
4)Design, plan, prepare, coordinate FSI funded Language and Cultural
Immersion Programs and/or any other off-site language related programs.
Is an officially designated Occasional Money Holder to pay vendors
during immersion trips.
5)Design, plan, prepare and facilitate the entire Mission Cross Cultural
Awareness Training program to all mission employees. Provide guidance
to the Front Office on various cultural related matters as may arise.
6)Promote, market, and oversee Post Language Program (PLP), support and
ensure quality assurance of Embassy contracted locally engaged language
school tutors and their performance.
7)Provide written or verbal, non-technical translation and
interpretation services to management section, or Front Office of upon
request from any other agency or section. Provide advice and
recommendations to the Mission on all translation and interpretation
related matters.
8)As an active member of DEIA council, propose, introduce, and
facilitate various ideas and initiatives based on DEIA values.
Collaborate with other agencies DEIA committees, as well as Mission DEIA
Council, to support DEIA mission values, by proposing, introducing new
cultural awareness topics, while maintaining traditional Post basic
cross cultural awareness trainings.
9)Provide support to other sections/teams/agencies and advice or provide
guidance on various language and cultural related matters.
10)In collaboration with CLO office, promote Swahili and cultural
related program by writing a weekly column on Swahili language or any
other cultural related issues.
Special Projects – 20% of duties:
Translates, from English into Kiswahili and vice versa, material that is
mainly non-technical, such as correspondence relating to some phase of
post’s programs or involving some subject matter knowledge such as
non-technical fiscal or scientific material written for the layman. Acts
as an interpreter at various embassy gatherings, such as meetings,
orientations, seminars etc.
Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Record Keeping – maintains all PLP related records and policies.
Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
Security certificate; and
Medical certificate
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable
period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in education or linguistics and a certificate in teaching Kiswahili to foreigners 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:
Three (3) years of experience in teaching Kiswahili language as a foreign language to non-native speakers is required. This must include one (1) year of translation/interpretation experience.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language:
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)
Job Knowledge:
Detailed knowledge of grammar, idiom, syntax, and pronunciation of Kiswahili, and good knowledge of local culture. Good knowledge of host country cultural, social, economic, political and security background and the differences that exist between both countries. Knowledge of current events and trends to organize immersion trips, field trips and other activities.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Abilities to communicate effectively with the relatively mature level
of students being taught in order to retain their interest and
motivation and to assist them in developing their language ability
rapidly.
Ability to use basic computer and office software.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
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.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
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* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.
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How to Apply
How to Apply:
Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin
your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click
here.
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office at DAR-Recruitment@state.gov
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Statement
The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints.
We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail
to submit a complete application, then your application may be
disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
Proof of Citizenship
Work Permit (if applicable)
University Degree
University Transcript
Certificate in teaching Kiswahili to foreigners
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Passport copy
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are shortlisted and invited to take a language or skills
test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
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