***Embassy of the United States of America***

## Kiev, Ukraine

###### JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

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##### TO: ALL MISSION PERSONNEL

**FROM: ELIZABETH L. COBB -- HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER**

##### SUBJECT: ECONOMIC ASSISTANT 

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Employees are invited to apply for this position or refer *qualified and
eligible* candidates to the Embassy Human Resources Office. *Application
procedure* is outlined at the end of this notice. Questions should be
directed to the Human Resources Office.

**[POSITION TITLE:]{.underline}** **Economic Assistant**

**[OPEN TO:]{.underline}** All Interested Candidates (see *Note* below)

[GRADE LEVEL:]{.underline} FSN-09, FP-05\* (full performance)

Successful candidates may be appointed at lower grade level if all
qualifications/knowledge of the position are not met.

**[WORK HOURS:]{.underline}** Full-time; 40 hours/work week

**[OFFICE LOCATION:]{.underline}** Economic Section

**[OPENING DATE:]{.underline}** Immediate

**[DEADLINE:]{.underline}** **April 4, 2005 at 6 P.M. Kiev time**

*\*FP-05 is subject for confirmation with Washington.*

**NOTE: IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, ALL INTERESTED
CANDIDATES MUST BE *ELIGIBLE* FOR EMPLOYMENT IN UKRANE AT THE TIME OF
SUBMITTING APPLICATION.**

> **ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT U.S. CITIZEN AND THIRD COUNTRY NATIONAL
> APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO ATTACH COPY OF THEIR *RESIDENCY PERMIT* TO
> THE APPLICATION.**

**[BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:]{.underline}**

Serves as Foreign Service National (FSN) economist responsible for
analyzing Ukraine\'s vast energy complex, including exploration,
development and transportation of oil and gas and generation and
distribution of power, including nuclear power, while retaining expert
knowledge of regional energy issues, particularly relating to Russia,
Central Asia and the Caspian region; developing a high level of
understanding of Ukraine\'s transportation and communications sectors;
maintaining a broad base of contacts within the Government of Ukraine
(GOU) and Ukraine's private/Non-Government Organization (NGO) sectors;
representing the U.S. Embassy at key GOU meetings and conferences;
drafting scheduled and periodic reports; and briefing Embassy's senior
management on energy sector developments, including pipeline routes and
volumes, and their political overtones.

**[MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:]{.underline}**

Works independently to identify trends and developments in the broader,
regional energy sector and their implications on Ukraine, drafting
scheduled and periodic reports for a broad Washington audience. Gathers
information from a variety of public sources -- GOU official documents,
parliamentary reports, Ukrainian- and Russian-language newspapers,
magazines, internet publications, television and radio broadcasts -- as
well as from key private and/or unofficial sources, being mindful of the
reliability of sources (political affiliations, government/corporate
oversight, journalistic indiscretion, etc.) Advises senior Embassy
management on economic developments in the public and private sectors;
summarizes these developments and forecasts in a weekly energy
newsletter.

-   With Foreign Service Officer (FSO) energy/infrastructure economist,
    guides Embassy's review of GOU's energy policy. Obtains information
    from a variety of official and unofficial sources on oil and gas,
    coal, electric power, including nuclear power generation, and other
    issues of key importance, as spelled out by the Mission Performance
    Plan and identified by the Ambassador. Conducts extensive analysis
    -- in coordination with USAID contractors, NGOs, think tanks and
    U.S. Treasury Advisors at GOU ministries \-- leading to
    comprehensive, insightful reporting for Washington readers.

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-   Serves as FSN transportation and communications economist,
    maintaining key contacts within the GOU and interacting with private
    Ukrainian entities as well as the American business community in
    Ukraine. Collects information, analyzes and reports on regulatory
    and reform efforts in the sectors, including key Mission Performance
    Plan - related issues like privatization, foreign investment,
    equipment certification and licensing. Attains a high level of
    knowledge of Ukrainian shipping and ports, railways and roads, as
    well as the civil aviation sector. Works closely with the Foreign
    Commercial Service to encourage U.S. investment.

> 60%

Develops and maintains extensive range of contacts at relatively high
levels in key ministries, the Verkhovna Rada (parliament) educational
and scientific institutions, non-governmental organizations, think tanks
and the media, working with other Embassy sections and the Executive
Office to ensure breadth and balance in Embassy contacts. Communicates
directly with senior GOU officials, government representatives and
members of the diplomatic community on behalf of senior embassy
management to arrange, coordinate and/or lead specific economic
initiatives and/or events. Advises officers on appropriate GOU offices
and counterparts to approach to in presenting U.S. views and achieving
U.S. goals.

> 15%

Accompanies Ambassador and high-level United States Government (USG)
delegations on official trips outside Kiev, preparing itineraries and
scheduling appointments with key government officials,
businessmen/entrepreneurs, NGO leaders, academicians and, when
appropriate, journalists. Recommends, arranges and coordinates official
meetings, conferences, ceremonies and presentations in Ukraine's
regions, particularly at key infrastructure sites. Briefs Ambassador and
USG visitors on economic, political, social and cultural issues. Serves
as an official translator for Ambassador at meetings with GOU officials
at the highest levels, as needed.

> 10%

Develop and maintain biographic information on key players in the oil
and gas sector; electric power sector, including nuclear power
generation; as well as leading officials working on shipping and ports,
road and rail construction and maintenance, civil aviation and
telecommunications.

> 5%

Work with USG staff and contractors providing technical assistance to
the oil and gas, electric/nuclear, shipping and ports, road and rail,
civil aviation and telecommunications sectors.

> 5%

Recommends and reviews candidates for exchange programs, such as the
International Visitor program.

> 5%

### REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

[EDUCATION:]{.underline}

Masters Degree, or equivalent, from a university or institute in the
field of economics or engineering is required.

[WORK EXPERIENCE:]{.underline}

Five years relevant experience, including private sector experience;
translating and interpreting capabilities are required.

[LANGUAGE:]{.underline}

Level IV (*fluent*) speaking/writing in English, Russian and Ukrainian
is required.

[KNOWLEDGES:]{.underline}

Thorough comprehension of energy, transportation and communications
issues, including overriding political and economic dynamics;
comprehensive understanding of the public and private sector economies;
familiarity with energy market indicators, statistics and terminology.

[SKILLS AND ABILITIES:]{.underline}

Proven analytical skills; Advanced word processing skills; ability to
draft English-language letters, memorandums and reports with minimal
editing.

**[APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:]{.underline}**

Interested applicants should fax or mail their *current résumé* and
*letter of interest* to the Embassy Human Resources Office, American
Embassy, 4 Hlybochyts'ka St., fax# 490-4085. Applications can be also
sent by e-mail to**:** <HRO@usemb.kiev.ua>

**Note: Only those applications that were received in the Human
Resources Office *before* the closing date will be eligible for
consideration.** **Applications and letters that are *inadequate or
incomplete* will not be considered. Only those applicants who were
selected for interviews will be contacted.**

If you are already employed by the U.S. Embassy, please send a *short
memorandum* and *updated résumé* to the Human Resources Office to
indicate your interest in this vacancy.

Initial screening will be based on the curriculum vitae or résumé and
letter of interest. Candidates ranked highest will be invited to meet
with HR staff and to take tests as appropriate. Those ranked highest
will then be referred for interviews.

If two or more US Citizen EFM or US Veteran applicants are being
considered for employment, the Post Employment Committee will meet to
interview and rank candidates and make a recommendation for employment
to the supervisor.

Management will consider additional selection criteria that may include
issues of *conflict of interest, nepotism and budget implications.*

**[ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:]{.underline}**

Current employees serving a *probationary period* are not eligible to
apply for this position.

U.S. Veterans and US Citizen EFMs will be given preference in hiring
over other *equally qualified candidates* in accordance with U.S. law
and State Department Regulations. Candidates who claim *U.S. Veterans
preference* must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
application.

US Citizen EFMs who are currently employed under *Family Member
Appointment* (FMA) must work for 90 calendar days in their current
position before being able to apply for advertised position.

US Citizen EFMs and NORs who are currently employed under *Personal
Services Agreement* (PSA) must work for 90 calendar days in their
current position before being able to apply for advertised position.

CLEARED: RGarverick - ECON (by e-mail)

> JCoates - FMO (by e-mail)