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U.S. Department of State Office of the Secretary Office of the Chief of Protocol (S/CPR) Washington, D.C.
Duration: 4 to 6 months
Timeframe: Immediately
Clearance required: Top Secret
Position: Protocol Officer
Location: HST - Room 1238
Introduction:
The Diplomatic Affairs Division has responsibility for agrement and presentation of credentials of new Ambassadors, development, establishment and maintenance of government policy regarding rights and immunities accorded foreign diplomatic and consular officers and employees; determining the acceptability of diplomatic, consular, international organizations and other foreign government personnel accredited to the United States; reviewing and approving requests for the opening of consular and miscellaneous foreign government offices throughout the United States; investigating and resolving complaints and incidents involving foreign government representatives and liaison with the diplomatic community and the White House regarding tours of the White House.
Description of Duties:
The Office of Protocol is seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) who would like to serve on a rotation as a Protocol Officer under the direction of the Protocol Officer responsible for matters relating to the accreditation of Chiefs of Diplomatic Missions, their reception upon arrival in the United States to take up their functions, the process of presenting credentials at the Department of State and ultimately to the President at the White House and the liaison function with the diplomatic community and the White House pertaining to White House tours.
The position would involve day-to-day contact with 180 foreign embassies, numerous international organizations, and offices representing foreign government entities. Liaises with the country desk officers and coordinates all necessary staff and paperwork related to requests for agrement, beginning with receipt of the request from a foreign government through notification to that government that the appointment has been approved by the White House. Arranges for the extension of the customary port courtesies and for a Protocol Officer to greet new ambassadors upon arrival at Washington. Makes arrangements for newly arrived ambassadors to present copies of credentials at the Department of State (to the Secretary of State or designee) and to be received by the Chief of Protocol.
Prepares all necessary materials and supports the Protocol Officer in charge of setting up arrangements for credential ceremonies at the White House.
Helps to maintain the official precedence list of Chiefs of Diplomatic Missions.
The PMF would assist with administrative and personnel management functions relative to the aforementioned areas of responsibility and provide other diplomatic affairs support functions as appropriate.
Acts as a special assistant to the Assistant Chief of Protocol for Diplomatic Affairs. Responsible for handling diplomatic community inquiries that pertain to a broad range of issues covered by the diplomatic affairs section. Conducts research and drafts letters, emails, diplomatic notes and memos as necessary.
Experience:
Interested candidates should possess strong interpersonal, organizational and written/oral communication skills. The position requires the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. Tact and discretion in dealing with foreign diplomats and other foreign government representatives is essential. Knowledge and appreciation of foreign languages, cultures, and political issues, while not mandatory, also would be helpful. In performing these functions, the incumbent follows established procedures, but must be aware of the discretion, tact, time sensitivity, precision, and finesse required at various stages of the process. Must be able to review and understand pertinent provisions of the U.S. Constitution, international law, such as the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, as well as guidelines, policies and procedures established by the State Department and the White House.
Point of Contact:
Interested candidates should contact Cherie Feeley at 202-647-1700 or via email FeeleyA@state.gov
If you are selected for this rotation opportunity, please coordinate with the Department's PMF Program Manager at the number below.
Daniel Shen
Presidential Management Fellowship Program Coordinator
HR/REE, SA1, H518
office: 202-261-8909
fax: 202-261-8842
shendk@state.gov
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