R -- Government Debt Issuance and Management Advisors

The U.S. Treasury Department seeks candidates to fill an immediate opening for a resident advisor in Government Debt Issuance and Management in Iraq. The position is available immediately for a one-year assignment. The candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and must be willing to relocate to Baghdad, Iraq. Qualifications: Applicants should have minimum of 10 years of experience in domestic government debt issuance and/or management of public borrowing. A background in public finance, private sector investment banking, public sector financial advisory work, government securities trading, state and local government securities underwriting, issuance and sales, securities and/or Treasury operations, or in related areas, would constitute relevant experience. Knowledge of international bond markets is desirable. Prior overseas work experience in a challenging environment and management experience are also highly desirable. While having requisite technical skills and a background in and knowledge of public finance/government securities are highly important, candidates must also have the desire and ability to work independently and the ability to gain the confidence of host government officials and counsel them about policy choices and their consequences. Advisors are expected to provide sound but realistic technical assistance in the debt management area that will enable Iraq to strengthen and develop its economy. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salaries are negotiated in accordance with program regulations, and range from $118,956 to $152,000. Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by federal regulations. Successful applicants will be subject to a background investigation at the appropriate level. This announcement is open and continuous until December 31, 2006 although selections may be made in advance of that date. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or OF-612 by e-mail to: tgray@ota.treas.gov or by mail to: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance, ATTN: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15th Street, N. W. - 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20220. Please reference Solicitation # A06-029 on your cover letter, resume or OF-612. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please. If you wish to be considered for this announcement and all future announcements for the Government Debt Issuance and Management Program, you must state so in the cover letter to your application. For application materials, visit our web site at: www.ustreasury.hu and www.fedbizopps.gov (search by solicitation # A06-029). The OF-612 can also be found at www.opm.gov . The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.