Embassy of India
Washington DC
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JOB VACANCY

The Embassy of India in Washington DC invites applications for the following positions from the applicants who are either US citizens or permanent residents with valid appropriate visa and valid work permit:-

(1) Social Secretary

Required qualifications and skill set:

• A University Degree or equivalent qualification preferably in International Relations;
• Preferably two years of work experience;
• Effective public relations, communication skills in English language (both written and spoken);
• Event management skills;
• Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office and social media);
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Willingness to work beyond office hours in case required.

Work Profile:

• Provide Secretarial assistance, maintain and schedule appointments;
• Respond to telephone or written inquiries;
• Accord necessary support and assistance in planning, managing and executing official events/functions in the Mission;
• Assistance in planning, logistics and execution of social engagements at the Residence of Head of Mission;
• Other secretarial tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Initial Pay: US$ 3666 p.m. + 75 p.m. (towards medical insurance premium).

(2) Marketing Executive

Required qualifications and skill set

• A university degree or equivalent qualification preferably in Business & Marketing/commercial law;
• Knowledge of international trade issues, including Intellectual Property Rights & Antidumping & Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) law;
• Adequate experience in inter-disciplinary analysis of trade and commerce vis-à-vis international political developments;
• Knowledge of US Government functioning, rules & regulations, and policies;
• Organizational skills to plan promotional events and B2B meetings;
• Proficiency in English language, communication skills, teamwork, computer operation - including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.;
• Keenness to learn and willingness to work hard.

Work Profile

• Ability to function with minimal supervision in fast paced work environment;
• Conducting product and sector specific market research and surveys;
• Prepare periodic analytical studies and reports;
• Attending seminars / conferences etc. and submitting reports;
• Monitoring of policy announcements by the US and India and analysis thereof on trade & commerce;
• Analysis of commercial data and supervision of compilation thereof;
• Arranging & handling of commercial delegations / commercial events;
• Promotion of Brand India, major initiatives of the Government, trade & investments etc.;
• Devising and presenting ideas and strategies.
• Any other work assigned from time to time.

Initial Pay: US$ 3666 p.m. + 75 p.m. (towards medical insurance premium).

(3) Junior Clerk

Required qualifications and skill set:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University;
• Sound knowledge of computer skills, especially MS Office;
• Proficiency in English;
• Basic knowledge of administration and accounts related work;
• Good writing, communication skills and social media skills.

Work Profile :

• Handling of various administrative and accounts related work viz. maintaining files, initiate proposals, processing of bills for settlement, preparation of salary and other vouchers etc.;
• To assist in Consular related various services viz. Passport, Visa, OCI cards etc.;
• To liaise with the local government offices/OFM with regard to various services viz. booking of public parks, issuance of diplomatic Identity cards, driving licenses, SSN, Tax exemption cards etc.;
• To assist with Embassy events and visits of delegations including protocol duties at airport as required;
• Any other work assigned from time to time.

Initial Pay: US$ 2886 p.m. + 75 p.m. (towards medical insurance premium).Interested candidates may send applications and resumes along with all supporting documents (educational certificates/documents, Passport/visa/work permit etc.) to:

attadmn.washington@mea.gov.in
or
Fax to 001 - 202-319-2840
or
2107, Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC- 20008