FIELD OPEN SOURCE OFFICER
REF: VA-00-12Recruiter: U.S. Embassy
Updated on: 2011-10-17 14:47:34
AA/EE: Not Applicable
Contract: Temporary
Location: Nairobi Available: Immediately
Category: Media
Offer: LHS-7
INTRODUCTION
Open Source Center – an office of the US Embassy Nairobi – is looking to hire one
full-time East African Open Source Officer knowledgeable in East African media and
issues to provide collection and analytical support to US regional Embassy and
military partners.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED
Qualifications
• Level 4 English is required.
• A University degree in area studies, media studies, or another applicable field
such as journalism, political science, economics, or history.
• Knowledge of and interest in current affairs and traditional and social media
throughout East Africa. Extensive understanding of media environments and
their role and influence in the political environment.
• Fluency is any of the following languages: Kiswahili, Somali, Arabic and
ability to translate languages into fluent English. Fluent spoken and written
English-language skills are required.
• Demonstrated analytical writing ability.
• Proven research and data assessment skills.
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team and in a virtual team
environment.
• Ability and willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks, change focus
quickly, and adapt work habits/schedule to meet mission requirements.
• Ability and willingness to continually update and acquire new knowledge and
skills
JOB SPECIFICATION
Basic Function of Position
At the developmental level, the incumbent will manage open source collection to
ensure US Government requirements are met and take action to enhance open
source collection on clearly defined topics of interest. The incumbent will exploit
emerging tools and methodologies to prepare informational and analytic products
addressing the impact of media on worldviews in support of diplomacy, analysis,
and operations. The incumbent will work as part of the OSC virtual international
team that includes independent contractors and US staff. The incumbent will
coordinate with other staff members to establish collection and reporting priorities
and develop/sustain relationships with partners and customers. The position
includes administrative duties, such as preparing contracts and monitoring payment
rates.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
40% Evaluates open source and media environments and information requirements
to determine the relative value of various open media information sources. Identifies
the potential policy impact of open source material as well as trends and
relationships evidenced in the media. Assesses print, broadcast, Internet, and gray
literature sources and evaluates objective features of sources on coverage. Collects
and monitors open source information relevant to specified coverage area and
anticipates collection gaps and recommends and effects coverage changes.
30% Creates informational and analytic products that incorporate multimedia
elements and when appropriate social media sources.
20% Develops relationships and sustains networks with international colleagues and
customers to enhance information gathering and analytic capability.
5% Serves as operations focal point and coordinates execution of ad hoc taskings
and forwards guidance and requirements to colleagues and independent
contractors. Keeps managers and colleagues informed of major developments and
proposes appropriate action.
5% Administrative duties such as preparing, monitoring, and evaluating the work of
contractors, providing operational guidance and feedback to independent
contractors
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