Cultural Advisor, Afghanistan |
| Location: | Tampa, FL |
| Salary Range: | $85K-$95K |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | See Benefits Link above |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Job Category: | Linguist |
| Description: | Pluribus is seeking a Cultural Advisor to conduct analyses of daily open-source media originating from Afghanistan and the AF/PAK region, which includes the review of all available open source media and various information sources in Pashto and Dari or Farsi. The Advisor will employ predictive analysis to identify political, social, and economic trends in the region prior to and during their emergence as well as advising the department leadership on activities in assigned region. Regular duties involve the daily analysis and assessment of Afghan and AF/PAK region events, providing the appropriate cultural context and recommending strategic responses. In addition, the Cultural Advisor will provide liaison to coordinate media assessments and analyses, providing daily, weekly, and monthly briefs to key members of the USCENTCOM staff. In-depth fluency in the Pashto and Dari or Farsi languages, cultures, economics, history, and societal/ethnic/tribal aspects of Afghanistan are required. A great degree of creativity and latitude is expected. |
| Duties: | Essential job duties:
• Conduct analyses of daily open-source media (print, radio, video and/or Internet) originating from Afghanistan and the AF/PAK region to gauge political and public sentiment as it pertains to USCENTCOM policies.
• Conduct research and analysis of Afghan and AF/PAK issues relevant to strategic effects planning, including review of all available open source media and web data, polls, blogs, and academic and various information sources in Pashto and/or Dari/Farsi.
• Conduct real-time news monitoring and assessment of Afghan, AF/PAK and international media.
• Use predictive analysis to identify trends in the media space in Afghanistan as they begin to emerge.
• Track key communicators to map influence of each within the media space.
• Track penetration and resonance of quotes and statements to measure viral effectiveness of themes and messages over time.
• Provide liaison to reside at USCENTCOM to coordinate media assessment and analysis and provide daily, weekly, and monthly briefs to key members of USCENTCOM staff.
• Provide notes, proposals, and information papers pertaining to assessments of regional and national political sentiment.
• Attend Effects Synchronization Committees, Operational Planning Team meetings, working groups, and any other meetings that may require media assessment and predictive analysis.
Additional job duties:
• Provide feedback to management regarding possible problems or areas of improvement
• Make recommendations to implement improved processes
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
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| Qualifications: | Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in International Relations, politics, Government, or communications and ten years of relevant experience in academia, journalism, or strategic communications OR
• Masters Degree in International Relations, Politics, Government, or Communications and five years of relevant experience in academia, journalism, or strategic communications OR
• Doctoral Degree in International Relations, Politics, Government, or Communications and two years of relevant experience in academia, journalism, or strategic communications
• Able to demonstrate in depth familiarity with the Pashto andlor Dari/Farsi language, and cultures, economics, history, societal/ethnic/tribal aspects of Afghanistan.
• Three or more years ofliving experience in Afghanistan is preferred
• Prior experience in government communications position desirable. (E.g., public affairs, speech writer, congressional staff)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance (eligible for TOP SECRET with SCI indoctrination)
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work in a multi-tasked environment
• Prior experience with office telephone systems and Microsoft Office Suite
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