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The U.S. Embassy invites applications for a Cultural Affairs Assistant. The incumbent is expected to utilize a range of public diplomacy tools in planning and implementing exchange programs, outreach programs, and English Language programs targeting Youth and other mission plan stipulated communities in Malaysia.

Cultural Affairs Assistant

Requirements:

* Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in the social sciences, education, international relations, political science or a related liberal arts or humanities field, plus 2 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the fields of public affairs, cultural program management, teaching, or related fields.
* They must have the ability to develop and maintain strong working level contacts with mid and senior-level officials in governmental, academic and cultural institutions; manage complex outreach programs, including U.S. speaker visits, workshops, cultural events and educational exchanges; communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia; draft program materials and reports in support of program efforts; conduct in-depth research in areas of specialization.
* They must be fluent in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.

The minimum starting annual salary is RM52,395. Benefits include a two-month bonus, a higher EPF employer contribution rate, group life insurance, etc. Please write in (with phone number and expected salary) to:

Human Resources Office,
P.O. Box 10035,
50700 Kuala Lumpur
by July 23, 2010.