Foreign Service Consular Fellow – Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, and/or Spanish Proficiency

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities General knowledge of the United States, including customs and culture, society, trends, history, economy, government, political system, and the Constitution. Skill in written and oral communication, including English grammar and usage, techniques for effective interpersonal communication, techniques for handling interviews, complaints, sources of information, and public speaking ability. General skills in computers, including computer operations, common office software programs (e.g., Microsoft), e-mail systems, internet. The Department will provide successful applicants with training on specialized Consular software applications. General subject matter, including psychology and human behavior, interacting with individuals undergoing stress. Basic mathematics. Required language fluency as outlined above.
The U.S. Department of State, our country’s lead foreign policy agency, provides a rich international experience. A Limited Non-Career Appointment (LNA) in the Foreign Service is a distinct opportunity to serve your country for up to 60 months and offers candidates considering a career in the Foreign Service first-hand insights and exploration of potential Foreign Service career paths.