1.

Vacancy Information

Vacancy Announcement: Erbil-2023-019

Position Title: Refugee Program Assistant (Admissions) - All Interested
Applicants/All Sources
Series: 1550
Grade: 9
Location(s): Erbil, IZ
2. Personal Information

Name: POLIAN YAKO Jr.

Email: polianyako2000@gmail.com
Telephone 1: Mobile - 07822596893
3. Veterans' Preference and Military Service

Veterans' Preference: Not a veteran.

4. Eligibility Questions

PERSONAL INFORMATION

1.Does your relative work in this Embassy or Consulate?

Answer: No

NOTE: Relative is a husband, wife, domestic partner, member of household, father,

father-in-law, stepfather, mother, mother-in-law, stepmother, son, son-in-law,
stepson, daughter, daughter-in-law, stepdaughter, brother, brother-in-law, half-
brother, sister, sister-in-law, half-sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, or niece.

2.Are you able to legally work in this country?

Answer: Yes

NOTE: U.S. Government does not sponsor work visas unless specified on the
Vacancy Announcement.

3.If this job includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, do you have a current and
valid driver's license?

Answer: Yes

CITIZENSHIP

Select all that apply and include the required documents (as stated) with the
application. Additional documents may be requested by HR at the interview phase.

4.Are you a U.S. citizen listed on the travel orders or approved OF-126 (or other
agency equivalent) of a direct hire FS, CS, or uniformed service member assigned
(not TDY) to this U.S. Mission and under Chief of Mission authority, or to an office of
the American Institute in Taiwan?
Answer: No
5. Education & Experience

Education
Do you have any education
Yes
you would like to include?:

1. Education

Education Level: Graduate

School Name: Northern Technical University

Attended From: Month: 10 Year: 2019

Attended To: Month: 06 Year: 2023

Education Duration: 3 years 8 months

Location: MosulNineveh

Degree / Diploma /
Computer Technology Engineering
Certification:

Major Subject: Computer Networks and Communication Branch

Did you Graduate?: Yes

Work Experience
Do you have any work
experience you would like to Yes
include?:

1. Work Experience

Job Title: Office Worker

Job Type: Part Time

Employed From: Month: 09 Year: 2023

Employed To: Current

Work Duration: 0 years 3 months

 Employer Name: Abbas Fadel Khader

Employer Address: Al-hamdaniya DiscritMosulIraq

Employer Phone Number: 0770 528 7683

Salary: 300

Salary Currency: IQD - Iraqi Dinar

Salary Frequency: per month

Hours Per Week: 20

Supervisor Name: Abbas Fadel Khader

Supervisory
No
Responsibilities?:

Main Duties & The work include printing, copying, and filling out
Responsibilities: national ID card and passport forms.

Obtaining a job that is more compatible with the

degree I obtained, as well as working in another
Reason for Leaving:
field that develops my skills more and with a better
salary.

Languages

1. Language

Language: ARABIC-IRAQI

Speaking: Professional Translator/Interpreter

Reading: Professional Translator/Interpreter

Writing: Professional Translator/Interpreter

2. Language

Language: ENGLISH

Speaking: Good Working Knowledge

 Reading: Good Working Knowledge

Writing: Good Working Knowledge

Additional Information
Other Names Used: Paul Amir, Polo Amir
6.Vacancy Questions

All grades responses

1.Are you able to legally work in this country?

Answer: Yes
Follow-up Questions

1.If yes, tell us more about yourself and if applicable, select the type of permit you
currently possess (upload the appropriate paperwork in the Documents section)

Answer: I am a citizen of this country.

2.Are you a current employee of this mission/consulate?

Answer: No

3.Are you a former employee of this mission/consulate?

Answer: No

4.Do you have the required education as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes
Follow-up Questions

1.What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Answer: University Degree

5.Do you have the required experience as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: Yes

6.Select your years of experience for this position. (See Vacancy Announcement.)

Answer: Less than 1 year

 7.Do you have the required language level (s) for the listed language (s) in this
vacancy announcement?

Answer: Yes

8.Where did you first see/hear about this position?

Answer: Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp)

9.Which types of foreign aid programs have you managed by providing technical
oversight and direction?

Answer: None of the above

10.Which activities have you performed to address crisis issues in a foreign

country?

Answer: None of the above.

11.Have you collaborated with senior officials from the United Nations offices to
support humanitarian assistance project objectives?

Answer: No

12.With which types of individuals have you built relationships to solicit political
information?

Answer: None of the above

13.Which actions have you performed to develop and/or maintain personal foreign
contacts?

Answer: None of the above

14.Which documents have you written in a professional setting? (Based on your

response, you may be asked to provide writing samples.)

Answer: None of the above

 15.Which factors have you considered before making decisions at work?

Answer: None of the above

16.Which activities have you performed to manage organizational programs?

Answer: None of the above.

17.Which tasks have you independently performed while collaborating with

organizational leaders?

Answer: None of the above.

18.For what purposes have you collaborated with external groups?

Answer: None of the above

7.The following documents are requested for this vacancy.

Date
Submission
Document Type Description Filename Received
Type
(MM/dd/yyyy)

No document
Certification
Submitted
English
No document
Language
Submitted
Score
12/19/2023
Other
My CV inbound1005931257947011165.pdf UPLOAD 03:05:30
Document
PM
Other No document
Document 2 Submitted
12/19/2023
Passport Passport inbound5419272195477215518.pdf UPLOAD 02:55:40
PM
Residency No document
Permit Submitted
12/19/2023
University University
inbound2215644987131523771.pdf UPLOAD 03:04:11
Degree Certificate
PM
No document
Work Permit
Submitted
8.Resume
9.Vacancy Announcement

Announcement Number: Erbil-2023-019

Refugee Program Assistant
(Admissions) - All
Position Title:
Interested Applicants/All
Sources
Open Period (MM/dd/yyyy): 12/07/2023 - 12/21/2023
Series/Grade: LE - 1550 9
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
Salary: USD $63,908 /Per Year
Full-time - The work
schedule for this position is:
Work Schedule:
Full Time (40 hours per
week)
Promotion Potential: LE-9
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Erbil
Duty Locations: 1 Vacancies in Erbil, IZ
Telework Eligible: No
HR Section
For More Info: 000-000-0000
MissionIraqJobs@state.gov
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
For USEFM - FP is 5 (Step
1 Through 4). Actual FP
salary determined by
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
Washington D.C. • All
Interested Applicants/All
Sources
Public Trust - Background
Security Clearance Required:
Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Indefinite subject to
Appointment Type Details: successful completion of
probationary period.

We encourage you to read

and understand the Eight
Marketing Statement: (8) Qualities of Overseas
Employees before you
apply.

The work schedule for this

position is:
Job Summary:
• Full Time (40 hours
 per week)

Start date: Candidate must

be able to begin working
within a reasonable period
of time of receipt of agency
authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or
their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
The Refugee Admissions
and Program Assistant
plays a primary role in
ensuring the effective use
of U.S. funding in support
of dignified lives and
sustainable long-term
solutions for refugees and
internally displaced
persons (IDPs) residing in
the Iraqi Kurdistan Region
(IKR). S/he travels regularly
throughout the IKR and
neighboring Iraqi
governates for in-person
monitoring and evaluation
of U.S.-funded programs
implemented by UN and
Major Duties: NGO partners. The
Refugee Assistant also
meaningfully contributes to
the U.S. Refugee
Admissions Program
(USRAP), specifically by
supporting Department of
Homeland Security (DHS)
Refugee Officers during
their extended visits to Erbil
and by intervening as
appropriate with host
government officials, UN
staff, and individual USRAP
applicants on specific
USRAP cases. The
Refugee Assistant
proactively identifies
persistent and emerging
 humanitarian challenges;
s/he monitors relevant
government policies and
advocacy and programs
sponsored by other
diplomatic missions and
non-traditional donors such
as private sector
companies.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5)
years of experience in
political affairs, economic
affairs, humanitarian
affairs, administrative
support, or project/program
management related to
operations of complex
projects involving multiple
partners including UN
agencies, international
organizations, NGOs, or
related government or
private sector institutions.
Or Using Substitution
Requirements:
Experience for Education
Seven (7) years of
experience in political
affairs, economic affairs,
humanitarian affairs,
administrative support, or
project/program
management related to
operations of complex
projects involving multiple
partners including UN
agencies, international
organizations, NGOs, or
related government or
private sector institutions.

A bachelor’s degree in
international relations,
economics, business
administration, Political
Science, Or English
Education Requirements: Language/Literature is
required.

Or Using Substitution
Experience for Education

Two (2) years of General

 College or university
studies is required.

LANGUAGE:

English level (Fluent)

Reading/Writing/Speaking
is required. (This May be
tested)

Arabic level (Fluent)

Reading/Writing/Speaking
is required.(This May be
tested)
Evaluations: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY (EEO):
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.

All applicants under

consideration will be
Qualifications:
required to pass medical
and security certifications.

All candidates must be able

to obtain and hold a Local
Security
Certification clearance.

To apply for this position

How to Apply: click the “Submit
Application” button. For
more information on how to
apply visit the Mission
internet site

US Mission Iraq Website

Required Documents: Please provide the required

 documentation listed below
with your application:

• Passport
copy/National ID or
Jensiya (if available)
• Residency and/or
Work Permit (For
non-Iraqi Citizen)
• Education Certificate
(Or higher)
• English Language
Certificate (Duolingo,
TOEFL, IELTS) - If
Available

Applicants who are invited

to take a language or skills
test, or who are selected
for an interview will be
contacted via email.

For further information -

the complete position
description listing all of the
Next Step:
duties, responsibilities,
required qualifications, etc.
Please click this link "Position
Description"

Thank you for your

application and your
interest in working at the
U.S. Mission in Iraq

Locally Employed Staff,

including Members of
Household (MOHs), and
Third-Country Nationals
(TCNs), working at the U.S.
Mission in Iraq may receive
a compensation package
that may include health,
Agency Benefits:
separation, and other
benefits. For EFMs,
benefits should be
discussed with the Human
Resources Office. The pay
plan is assigned at the time
of the conditional offer
letter by the HR Office.
 HIRING PREFERENCE
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants in the following
hiring preference
categories are extended a
hiring preference in the
order listed below.
Therefore, it is essential
that these applicants
accurately describe their
status on the application.
Failure to do so may result
in a determination that the
applicant is not eligible for
a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE
ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who

is a preference-
eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS
with reemployment
rights **
Other Information:
* IMPORTANT: Applicants
who claim status as a
preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran must submit a
copy of their most recent
DD-214 (“Certificate of
Release or Discharge from
Active Duty”), equivalent
documentation, or
certification. A
“certification” is any written
document from the armed
forces that certifies the
service member is
expected to be discharged
or released from active
duty service in the armed
forces under honorable
conditions within 120 days
after the certification is
submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter
should be on letterhead of
the appropriate military
branch of the service and
contain (1) the military
service dates including the
expected discharge or
release date; and (2) the
character of service.
Acceptable documentation
must be submitted in order
for the preference to be
given.

** This level of preference

applies to all Foreign
Service employees on
LWOP and CS with re-
employment rights back to
their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e.,

what is an EFM, USEFM,
AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for
additional employment
considerations, please visit
the following link.
10.Declaration

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this
application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent
information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for
separation/dismissal after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment according
to this country's law or U.S. law. I understand that any information I voluntarily provide on or
attached to this application may be investigated.

Date Received: 12/19/23 15:06:50 PM