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Supv INT Broadcaster (Hausa)

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Sep 14, 2019
Duties

Summary

The incumbent serves as the Hausa Service Chief in the Africa Division of the Voice of America. Incumbent supervises and coordinates a work force of approximately 12 Multimedia International Broadcasters and Producers, as well as 20 stringers, and a reporting center in Abuja. The Hausa Service broadcasts to Nigeria, Niger, Ghana and Chad.
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Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Under the general director of the Division Director, the Hausa Service Chief has responsibility for the management of all aspects of Hausa operations, including Hausa-language radio/Internet, TV and digital media, programming, research activities, budgetary matters, contractors and personnel issues.
  • Closely coordinates program and management operations with other units within VOA, IBB and other organizations, in order to promote and advance consistent standards and general performance.
  • Oversees reporting assignments for staff, contractors and stringers to ensure appropriate coverage of events and issues of relevance to the audience.
  • Evaluates the Hausa Managing Editor and Duty Editors and serves as the reviewing official on evaluations on non-supervisory employees related by subordinate supervisors.
  • Reviews serious disciplinary actions involving subordinate staff and provides recommendations to the Africa Division Director for appropriate action, when warranted. Works closely with the Office of Human Resources Labor and Employee Relations staff on pertinent management issues.
  • Recommends awards or bonuses for personnel and changes in position classification, subject to approval of the Director of the Africa Division.


  • Travel Required

    Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

    Supervisory status
    Yes

    Promotion Potential
    14

    Requirements

    Conditions of Employment

    • Applicants MUST be a Non-US citizen.
    • Country of citizenship MUST be indicated on CV/resume.
    • Candidate may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
    • Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The security investigation will include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
    • Candidates MUST complete online questionnaire.
    • This is a sensitive or national security position.
    • If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
    • THIS POSITION IS NOT COVERED BY A UNION AGREEMENT
    • This position has been designated supervisory or managerial, requiring that the selectee on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager, serve a one-year probationary period.
    • This vacancy is being advertised under Excepted Service (NC) procedures and is open to all Non-US citizens.
    • Your application to this NC vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to the corresponding DE announcement.
    • US citizen applicants MUST apply to announcement DE-10583153-19-LM.


    Qualifications

    Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which is directly related to this line of work AND fluency in the English and Hausa languages.

    Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

    Specialized experience for GG-13: Applicants' fluency in the Hausa language must be evident by demonstrated knowledge of broadcast journalist writing and editing principles and practices and skill in applying these principles and practices to the selection and production material for Hausa media.

    Specialized experience for GG-14: Applicants' fluency in the Hausa language must be evident by the following: (1) Planning and directing the long range interest of the United States of America by communicating directly with target area audiences by radio, TV and Internet; (2) Knowledge of programming principles and practices in order to analyze issues and their ramifications; and (3) Supervisory skills to motivate, direct, develop and evaluate staff to achieve the maximum possible productivity and creativity.

    Education

    Applicants cannot substitute education for experience.

    Additional information

  • If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states that date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.
  • If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment with this agency.


  • 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 qualifications will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements and competencies required for this position.

    Competencies:
    • Administration and Management
    • Communications and Media
    • Decision Making
    • Journalism
    • Leadership
    • Manages Human Resources
    • Planning and Evaluating


    Possession of competencies may be address 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.

    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance
    Not Required

    Drug test required
    No

    Position sensitivity and risk
    Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

    Trust determination process
    Suitability/Fitness

    Required Documents

    All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
    • Resume
    Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants.
    • Cover letter
    • DD 214 (Member copy 4)
    • Other Veterans Documentation, (SF-15, VA Letter, Statement of Service)
    • Transcripts
    If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must attach a copy of your DD 214 (Member copy 4) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an Application of 10-point veterans' preference (SF-15) plus the proof required by that form. If you are still on active duty, you may submit a statement of service from your Personnel Command which states the date you entered active duty, the date you are separating, and the campaign medals you have received.

    You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

    If you cannot complete the application package online, please contact the Human Resources Office.

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