AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
Job Vacancy – Research, Aid and Media Officer
The Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking an energetic, proactive, and service-focussed person to join our team as a Research, Aid and Media Officer.
About the position:
The Research, Aid and Media Officer position collates and analyses information on Jordan’s political system, social and economic policies and regional relations. The position is responsible for day-to-day management of assistance programs (humanitarian, Direct Aid Program and development) including coordination and liaison with relevant Jordanian stakeholders. The Officer will also manage the Embassy’s social media program.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing short assessments/reports on political, economic, development and refugee issues.
- Developing and maintaining a network of contacts across the Jordanian system and diplomatic
community, relevant to the work of the Embassy.
- Liaising with the Jordanian government, embassies, aid agencies and civil society organisations.
- Representing the Embassy at external meetings.
- Managing Australian assistance programs in Jordan including selection processes.
- Assisting the preparation of visit programs for official visitors covering aid and other issues.
- Developing and implementing social media strategies and tailoring content in support of the
Embassy’s advocacy and public diplomacy objectives.
- Interpreting and translation duties.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:- Advanced communication skills, written and verbal (both in Arabic and English).
- Ability to provide high quality analysis of political and economic developments.
- Strong networking and information gathering skills.
- Proficiency in utilisation of social media for advocacy and public diplomacy aims.
- Skills in managing aid programs, including selections, monitoring and evaluation.
- Understanding of risk management.
- Ability to work harmoniously in cross-cultural environments.
The job Level is LE 4.1 and the base salary is 1,471.600 JOD monthly. All new staff are employed on a fixed term contract basis and will be initially engaged for a three-month probationary period.
Applications must include:
- A cover letter which explains how you meet the above selection criteria (maximum 1,000 words), using examples from your previous experience.
- A short resume of two pages.
- The contact details of at least two recent work referees, preferably one should be your current
supervisor.
Applications will be accepted no later than 12:00am 2nd of July 2023, also please make your e-mail subject (Research, Aid and Media Officer). Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
The Australian Government is an equal opportunity employer
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AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
Job Vacancy – LE3 Protocol and Events OfficerThe Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking an energetic, proactive, and service-focussed person to join our team as a Protocol and Events Officer.
About the position:
The Protocol and Events Officer, under the direction of the Vice Consul, performs a range of administrative tasks associated with managing the arrival and departure of Australian diplomatic staff, as well as broader protocol requirements for the Embassy in Amman. In coordination with the Protocol Manager and staff across the Embassy, the Protocol and Events Officer will assist with the management of the Embassy’s public diplomacy events.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- In coordination with the Protocol Manager, handling of Embassy protocol-related administrative matters including Australian diplomatic staff arrival and departure processes, accreditation, visas, taxation concessions, exemptions, airport passes, vehicle registration and renewal, and Customs liaison.
- Preparing correspondence and liaising with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jordanian government agencies and other embassies on the above matters.
- Developing and maintaining a network of contacts in the Jordanian government, diplomatic network and commercial sector to facilitate events, protocol and other Embassy work.
- In coordination with the Research, Aid and Media Officer, managing logistical arrangements and liaising with stakeholders for public diplomacy, Direct Aid Program and development assistance-related events.
- Managing logistics for internal Embassy workshops, briefings and major meetings.
- Preparing visit programs and logistics for official visitors.
- Translating documents from Arabic to English and English to Arabic, and acting as interpreter
for Australian staff and visitors as needed.
- Acting as backup to the HOM/DHOM PA and support the PA’s work during surge periods.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A professional and strong standard of written and spoken English and Arabic, with the proven ability to translate documents clearly and accurately.
- Strong organisational, networking and liaison skills.
- High attention to detail and capacity to juggle priorities.
- Ability to work harmoniously in cross-cultural environments.
The job level is LE 3.1 and the base salary is 1,190.800 JOD monthly. All new staff are employed on a fixed term contract basis and will be initially engaged for a three-month probationary period.Applications must include:
- A cover letter which explains how you meet the above selection criteria (maximum 1,000
words), using examples from your previous experience.
- A short resume of two pages.
- The contact details of at least two recent work referees, preferably one should be your current
supervisor.
Applications will be accepted no later than 12:00am 2nd of July 2023, also please make your e-mail subject (Protocol and Events Officer). Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
The Australian Government is an equal opportunity employer.
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