Protocol Assistant / Protokolo asistentas (-ė)

Serves as main advisor to the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), and wider Embassy on all activities related to its representational and ceremonial duties and is the primary liaison for the Front Office with host country authorities, other diplomatic missions, and other institutions on invitations and other protocol matters. Plans, coordinates, and organizes Mission representational functions, including all meals and events hosted by the Ambassador and DCM. Provides advice and guidance to all levels of mission staff, including local employees, on protocol matters. Manages the annual gratuities on behalf of the Ambassador and DCM; develops and maintains a wide range of contacts with officials of the host country government. 

Education Requirements:

Minimum three years of progressively responsible administrative or related experience is required, at least one year of which should have been in protocol and/or other administrative work in a government agency.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum three years of progressively responsible administrative or related experience is required, at least one year of which should have been in protocol and/or other administrative work in a government agency.

Language: Fluent (speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate) knowledge of English and Lithuanian is required. This may be tested.

Skills And Abilities: Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software is required. The ability to interact with Embassy staff and a wide range of public contacts with tact and diplomacy is critical.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

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The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees:

• 22 days of annual leave;
• 5 days of family leave;
• 10 additional days off per year during U.S. holidays;
• reimbursement of medical expenses;
• meal allowance;
• yearly bonus;
• additional compensation for overtime worked.

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