Application Deadline : 14 Feb 2013
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad is seeking an individual for the Visa Assistant position in the Immigrant Visa (IV) division of the Consular Section. This is full time job.
Salary :
- *Not-Ordinarily Resident: US$44,737 p.a. (Starting salary)
- (Position Grade: FP-6 to be confirmed by Washington)
- *Ordinarily Resident: Rs.972,477 p.a. (Starting salary)
- (Position Grade: FSN-8)
Qualifications and Experience :
- Completion of twelve years of education is required.
- Minimum of three years of experience in the Immigrant Visa unit is required.
- Level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking of English and Urdu is required. Language skills may be tested.
- Incumbent must have a detailed knowledge of the work procedures and guidelines of the IV Unit, the key personnel and their responsibilities, as well as the Unit’s goals and objectives as defined by the Consular Chief. Must have a solid understanding of host country policies related to immigration, the demand for visa services by local customers and clients, and the immigration environment of the host country. A detailed working knowledge of the IV FAM, the Immigration and Nationalities Act, Department of State instruction cables, manuals, local customs, and local law related to IV issuance is required.
- Incumbent must have highly developed oral communication skills to communicate complex case facts to subordinates and superiors, deal with applicants, petitioners, and lawyers on sensitive issues, and resolve conflicts among both staff members and the public. Written communications skills must be highly developed in order to prepare advanced correspondence. Incumbent must be proficient in MS Office Suite and be able to work on web-based software. Must have basic numerical skills.
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must submit their completed DS-174 (Application for Employment as LE Staff) by e-mail submission only at PakJobs@state.gov. Vacancy Announcement Number (e.g. 13-19) must be mentioned in the subject line of the email.
Incomplete applications or submissions received after the closing date will not be considered. Please do not attach any documents with DS-174 form at this stage, you will be advised when your documents are required. Only those candidates meeting all the requirements will be contacted for a test/interview. To review all advertised positions, please visit Embassy website http://islamabad.usembassy.gov/employment_opportunities.html.
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