U.S. Agency for Global Media
Supervisory International Broadcaster (Horn of Africa)
U.S. Agency for Global Media, Washington, DC
Summary
This position is located in the USAGM, Voice of America, Language Programming Directorate, Africa Division, Hom of Africa Service. The position serves as the first-level supervisor over the Hom of Africa Service and supervises the production and broadcast of news and information in Amharic, Afan Oromo, and Tigrigna via all platforms (radio, TV, Internet, and social media) to the Hom of Africa.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
This position is only open to status candidates who are current employees of the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
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Duties
Include but are not limited to the following:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
Screen out factor: Applicant must have fluency English and native fluency in one or more of the Horn languages (Amharic, Tigrigna, or Afan Oromo) that demonstrates the ability to product and present news and information in both languages. And, enables you to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages. This language screen out factor MUST be listed in your resume to receive consideration.
Applicants must haveone (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level that is in or directly related to this line of work. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required:
Education
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
Additional information
Applicants who are interested in applying under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures must apply to vacancy announcement DE-[redacted]-24-SC.
USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
1. CTAP eligibles are current USAGM Career and Career-conditional employees in the competitive service and any other surplus and displaced agency employees affected by downsizing or restructuring.
2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable.
3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.
4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your resume or application is submitted, a review of your qualification will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Competencies:
Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Fair Chance Act: Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to HRO[redacted], subject line: Fair Chance Act.
This position is located in the USAGM, Voice of America, Language Programming Directorate, Africa Division, Hom of Africa Service. The position serves as the first-level supervisor over the Hom of Africa Service and supervises the production and broadcast of news and information in Amharic, Afan Oromo, and Tigrigna via all platforms (radio, TV, Internet, and social media) to the Hom of Africa.
This job is open to
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. - Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
This position is only open to status candidates who are current employees of the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
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Duties
Include but are not limited to the following:
- The position serves as a first-level supervisor and exercises supervisory authorities for a minimum of 70% of the time.
- Directs and coordinates the work of (freelance journalists, reporters, videographers) located in the United States and Africa who produce material for broadcast on an assignment-by-assignment basis.
- Seeks and recruits such talent, makes work assignments, reviews and accepts finished products, exercises editorial control over their work, ensures quality control, and verifies and certifies invoices for payment.
- Plans and directs the production of daily radio and television programming, as well as material for print, digital, and social media for the Amharic region. Leads the staff in originating targeted material and in developing program goals.
- Plans the programs to ensure that individual segments exemplify the highest professional broadcast standards and conform to the dictates of the VOA charter.
- Plans the programs to ensure that individual segments are designed to attract the interest of viewers and listeners in an internationally competitive broadcast environment and conform to the dictates of the VOA charter.
- Evaluates and selects source material that the Service uses in its programs, including centrally produced scripts, relevant published and broadcast material, interviews, and other sources supporting the principles of the VOA charter.
- With the assistance of service editors, edits and adapts English language scripts to ensure balanced programming; edits translated scripts for accuracy, comprehensiveness, clarity, tone, and impact.
- Prepares original programming material for broadcast
- Stays fully informed on world and African developments and ensures that those of particular interest to the target audience are included in Amharic programming.
- Develops contacts with experts and academics who understand the issues and interests of the target audience and uses these experts in Amharic programming as appropriate.
- Maintains contacts with other governmental agencies such as the U.S. State Department, USAID, WHO, World Bank, Human Rights Watch, Center of Public Integrity.
- Maintains contacts with journalists with influential news organizations like the BBC, Reuters, NPR, Africa Confidential, etc.,
- Maintains contacts in order to stay abreast of and coordinate coverage of issues involving the target audiences that may require VOA attention.
- Stays current on US. foreign and domestic policies related to programming for Africa
- Exercises strict adherence to the VOA journalistic and ethical codes. Ensures compliance with mandatory training requirements as defined by the agency.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
- Candidates MUST meet all qualification requirements by closing date.
- This is a public trust position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
- Suitability Determination: If selected, you may be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
- This position is not covered by a Union Agreement.
- This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager serve a one-year probationary period.
- If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).
- The full performance grade level for this position is GS-14.
- If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.
Qualifications
Screen out factor: Applicant must have fluency English and native fluency in one or more of the Horn languages (Amharic, Tigrigna, or Afan Oromo) that demonstrates the ability to product and present news and information in both languages. And, enables you to speak, read, write, report, and translate in both languages. This language screen out factor MUST be listed in your resume to receive consideration.
Applicants must haveone (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level that is in or directly related to this line of work. Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. For this position, the following specialized experience is required:
- Experience with the production and presentation of news and information in one or more of the Horn languages (Amharic, Tigrigna, or Afan-Oromo) and English language via all platforms-radio, TV, and social media, and approves content for broadcast programs to Horn of Africa.
- Expertise in journalism and in creation and production of multimedia content, including production of content.
- Expertise in the target media market that enables the incumbent to coordinate content for the Horn service.
- Experience leading a team of journalists producing multimedia content, and managing a diverse staff/team of content producers in the U.S. and abroad.
- Expertise in Horn of Africa and the U.S. as it pertains to creation and development of multimedia content for audiences in the Horn of Africa.
Education
Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.
Additional information
Applicants who are interested in applying under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures must apply to vacancy announcement DE-[redacted]-24-SC.
USAGM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
1. CTAP eligibles are current USAGM Career and Career-conditional employees in the competitive service and any other surplus and displaced agency employees affected by downsizing or restructuring.
2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable.
3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.
4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.
- Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once your resume or application is submitted, a review of your qualification will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.
Competencies:
- Foreign Language
- Journalism
- Leadership
- Manages Human Resources
- Organizational Awareness
- Target Area
Possession of competencies may be addressed in a cover letter and/or resume. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Fair Chance Act: Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to HRO[redacted], subject line: Fair Chance Act.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. - Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents are required by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date for your application package to be complete. Encrypted or ineligible documents may result in loss of consideration.- Resume: Include contact information, education, and detailed work experience (including work schedules, employment dates, and position titles).
- SF-50's: Current USAGM career or career-conditional employees are required to submit a copy of their latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure.
- Performance Appraisal: Current USAGM employees are required to submit their latest performance appraisal.
- CTAP Eligibles must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority 1. a separation notice or 2. a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation.
These documents are available to you in your e-OPF and e-performance systems. If you need assistance accessing these required documents, you can contact our Human Resources Office at HR[redacted] or call [redacted]. - How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/15/2024 to receive consideration.- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
- It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://login.usajobs.gov/account/signin. The page will display the positions for which you've applied as well as the status of each application. Click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job, then click on Additional Application Information to see the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click on the plus sign (+) next to the job title to expand information about the job. Next click on Update Application to complete the application process.
- This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact HRO[redacted] or [redacted] to request this.
Note: Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described previously, including an Assessment Questionnaire. For a preview of the Assessment Questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/[redacted]
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