Public Affairs Specialist
Chievres, Belgium
Ausschreibungsbereich
WHO MAY APPLY?
EU Nationals and NATO Nationals, excluding the US. Please note that as a non-EU national but NATO National, you might
need a work permit to work in Belgium. Do you possess a Belgian protocol ID? If this is the case, please note that by signing a
contract under local wage force (LWF) rules and regulations, you will not be entitled to a Belgian Protocol ID card and the
privileges associated with it. You will have to register as a local resident with your City at the city hall and will become an
ordinarily resident.
HOW TO APPLY?
Applicants must complete a profile in MNRS to apply for vacancies listed on the MNRS website. Applicants can apply for
specific vacant position by clicking the "Apply Now" button on each vacancy announcement. It is your responsibility to verify
that information entered on your application form is completed and accurate. After building your profile, you can review it
by clicking on "My profile" (on the MNRS landing page), then click on " Yes" and click on "Request my info" at the bottom of
the page. If you forgot your profile ID, you can request it by following the same procedure but click on " Forgot Your Profile
ID?" instead. Finally, complete and submit the form. The system will email you either a redacted version of your application
form or your profile ID, depending on your request. Applications that are not completed properly or incorrect will not be
considered. To receive consideration, supporting documentation (certificates/degrees/diplomas, required licenses, etc.)
must be provided before the closing date of the announcement at usarmy.benelux.hqda-cpac.mbx.benelux-cpac@army.mil.
with your name and the number of this announcement in the subject line " BEL-HN-26-529080". If you fail to provide these
documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
ONLINE APPLICATION IN ENGLISH ONLY! APPLICATION COMPLETED IN ANY OTHER LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO OTHER TYPE OF APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED.
PLEASE KEEP SCREENSHOTS OF YOUR APPLICATION IN CASE OF POSSIBLE TECHNICAL ISSUES.
Hauptaufgaben
You will:
• Write and edit press releases, news and feature articles for both internal and external publications.
• Produce written copy for public affairs materials, which can include brochures, briefing slides and flyers.
• Proof written and graphic arts materials produced in the office to assure accuracy, spelling, grammar and style.
• Research, collect, analyze, select and combine information from a variety of sources to develop coherent articles, news
releases and public affairs materials in support of the organization's mission and goals.
• Take news and feature digital and regular film photographs for external publication and internal use.
• Assist in the maintenance of the organization's public website by contributing content and helping ensure all
regulations and policies are met.
• Support the community relations program with simple event planning and execution, to include administrative work.
• Produce both simple and strategic videos that tell the garrison story.
Qualifikationsanforderungen
At the BA-09:
Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of experience in the same or a similar line of work as the job for which
considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities required for
the position, as described in the KSA's section. To be creditable, experience must have been equivalent to at least the next
lower grade level (BA-07).
Substitution of Education:
A Master degree (or equivalent) successfully completed in a related field (e.g. Journalisme, Communication
Institutionnelle et Politique, etc. ) is qualifying at the BA-09 level.
Foreign education must be evaluated for Belgian equivalency.
More information can be found at: www.enseignement.be.
Please submit a copy of your diploma before the announcement closing date to the Benelux Civilian Human Resources
Service Center (CHRSC} via email at the following address: usarmy.benelux.hqda-cpac.mbx.benelux-cpac@army.mil, and
indicate the number of the announcement in the subject line " BEL-HN-26-529080."
KSA's:
- Knowledge of communication principles, methods, and techniques to gather information and develop materials (press
releases, articles) for diverse audiences.
- Skill in effectively interacting and dealing with a variety of publics including news media representatives, local
government officials, etc.
- Knowledge and skill in using the Web, social media, still and video camera.
Auswahlkriterien auswählen
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
French: Good command required
English: Good command required
Beschäftigungsbedingungen
DRIVING LICENSE: B required
The selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a government driver's license.
Travel for business may be required up to 10-15%
Pre-employment physical required.
ORGANIZATION AND PLACE OF DUTY:
US Army in Belgium is an American government agency whose mission is to provide logistical and administrative support to
the US personnel at NATO and SHAPE in Belgium.
DESCRIPTION OF THE OFFER:
• Permanent, full-time (38 hours/week)
• Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday)
• Salary:
• From € 4,923.53 gross/month at BA-09
OTHER BENEFITS:
• Meal vouchers (value of 8 EUR per worked day)
• Vacation and end of year bonus
• Hospitalization insurance (DKV)
• Supplemental Retirement Plan (Allianz)
• Annual leave accrued as of date of appointment; minimum 26 days of annual leave pro-rated as of date of appointment
• 12 days of recuperation time (employee works 40 hours per week instead of 38 and receives a compensation of one day
• Multicultural work environment
• English bonus if eligible. Applicants must pass the required English test prior to appointment.
REFERRAL AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The Civilian Human Resources Service Center (CHRSC) will review each application and will refer candidates to the
management official who will make the final selection. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for position without
regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin,
nondisqualifying physical disability, or age.
The SELECTEE:
•Will have to provide an extract of criminal record: " Modele 1". This document may be requested to the local resident
registration office.
•Will pass a medical evaluation.
•Must successfully complete and maintain background checks.