U.S. Department of State OMB APPROVAL NO.

1405-0189
EXPIRES: 5/31/2019
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A ESTIMATED BURDEN: 1 Hour
LOCALLY EMPLOYED STAFF OR FAMILY MEMBER
(This application is for positions recruited by the U. S. Mission under the
Office of Overseas Employment's Interagency Local Employment Recruitment Policy)

POSITION
1. Position Title 2. Grade
Translator (Urdu) FSN-8
3. Vacancy Announcement Number 4. Date Available for Work (mm-dd-yyyy)
17-65 11/01/2017
PERSONAL INFORMATION
5. Last Name(s)/Surnames First Name Middle Name
Fahad Qazi Muhammad
6. Other Names Used

7. Current Address 8. Phone Numbers

House#34, Street#119, Day
+92 51 8442616
G-11/4, Islamabad,
Pakistan Evening +92 51 8442616

Mobile +92 306 5050450

9. E-mail Address
fahad_1247@hotmail.com
10. Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Yes No

11. Do you have permanent U.S. Resident status (green card)?

Yes No

If yes, provide number.

12a. U.S. Social Security Number (for U.S. Citizens/Permanent U.S. Residents)
and/or
12b. Country Identification Number

13. Are you legally eligible to work in this country?

Yes No

If yes, Mission HR may require verification of eligibility. Please attach copies of all documentation that confirms your legal eligibility to work in this
country (e.g., work permit, residency permit).
14. If you are applying for a position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, do you have a current and valid driver's license?

Yes No Not Applicable

If yes, Class/Type of License Motorcycle/Car/Jeep

If yes, have you operated a vehicle without incident for the past three years?

Yes No

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15. What days are you available to work as part of a regularly scheduled work week? (Check all that apply.)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

16. Do any of your relatives or members of your household work for the United States Government? Yes No
If yes, provide the details below. If you need more space, use an additional sheet of paper. (See Instructions for Completing the DS-174 for the
definition of relatives and members of household.)
Name Relationship Agency, Position, and Location

U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFM) AND U.S. VETERANS HIRING PREFERENCE
17. Are you claiming preference in hiring under U.S. law and policy based upon your status as either a U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM)
or U. S. Veteran? See Instructions for Completing the DS-174 for additional information about the USEFM and U.S. Veterans hiring preference.
(Check only one.)
U.S. Citizen EFM. U.S. Veteran.
U.S. Citizen EFM and also a U.S. Veteran. Neither a U.S. Citizen EFM, nor a U.S. Veteran.

Have you invoked this preference for a prior position at this post/Mission? Yes No

If yes, which agency? Date (mm-dd-yyyyy)

If claiming eligibility for U.S. Veteran preference, you must attach a copy of your most recent DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans preference, you must submit proof of conditional eligibility.

EDUCATION
18. Graduate School Dates Attended Did you Degree/Diploma Major Subject
Name of School, City, State or Country (mm-yyyy) graduate?
BS (International Foreign Policy
International Islamic University, 02/2015 Relations) Analysis, IPE,
Islamabad, From Yes International
Pakistan Organizations,
02/2019 No
To Theories of IR

Undergraduate College/University Dates Attended Did you Degree/Diploma Major Subject

Name of School, City, State or Country (mm-yyyy) graduate?

From Yes

No
To

High School/GED or Country Equivalent Dates Attended Did you If no, highest grade level completed.
Name of School, City, State or Country (mm-yyyy) graduate?
Federal Board of Intermediate and 04/2012
Secondary Education (FBISE), From Yes
Islamabad,
Pakistan.
04/2015 No
To

Other, e.g Technical/Vocational School Dates Attended Did you Certificate/Diploma Major Subject
Name of School, City, State or Country (mm-yyyy) graduate?
Certificate in English
Air University, 11/2014 Conversational
Islamabad, From Yes
Skills in English
Pakistan.
01/2015 No
To

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 LANGUAGES
19. List your languages, the appropriate competency levels, and your primary/first spoken/native language using the language standards below. You
may only identify one primary/first spoken/native language.
Language Indicators
Level I Basic Knowledge
Level II Limited Knowledge
Level III Good Working Knowledge
Level IV Fluent
Level V Professional Translator/Interpreter

Language Level To: Speak Read Write

Primary - Urdu V V V

English IV IV IV

Arabic I I I

WORK EXPERIENCE
20. Include all work experience, paid and voluntary. Start with your present or most recent work experience. When describing work, list specific
duties/responsibilities and accomplishments. Include supervisory responsibilities and the number of employees supervised. Go into as much detail as
possible for work experience that directly relates to the advertised position. Include all periods of unemployment and the reason. (Use additional
pages, as needed.)

20a. WORK EXPERIENCE

20a. Job Title (If U.S. Government, include the series and grade)
Deputy Editor
From (mm-yyyy) To (mm-yyyy) Salary per Year in U.S. Dollars or Local Currency Hours per Week
06/2016 10/2017 480,000 40
Employer's Name and Address Supervisor's Name and Contact Information
M. Shakir Name M Shakir
Office#18, Second Floor, Mascow Plaza, Phone Number
Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad +92 51 2348345
E-mail Address c.editor@sunnews.com.pk
Were you a supervisor in this position? May HR contact your supervisor?
Yes No Yes No

If yes, how many people did you supervise?

Describe your major duties/responsibilities and accomplishments.

To attend weekly Editorial Board Meetings and to keep board informed of ongoing local and International issues to better
understand the current political scenario also to manage online content which includes translations of news stories from
Urdu to English and English to Urdu for the website and for the newspaper. The content for the news stories either taken
from News Channels (CNN, BBC, Al-Jazeera, VOA) or from News Agencies (Reuters, AFP, AP). I am responsible to
cover the statements of the White House Spokesman.

Reason(s) for Leaving (Do not write "N/A" or "not applicable".)

I Would like to work as a travel clerk for U.S. Mission that offers great opportunities for career development and
progression. This will allow me to enhance my interpersonal skills while engaging and interacting with foreign missions
and personals, also it will help me to increase my learning experience in a very different environment. I like work which
engages travel and management and this job position is an ideal opportunity.

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 20b. WORK EXPERIENCE
20b. Job Title (If U.S. Government, include the series and grade)
LDC (Lower Divisional Clerk)
From (mm-yyyy) To (mm-yyyy) Salary per Year in U.S. Dollars or Local Currency Hours per Week
11/2013 01/2015 264000 42
Employer's Name and Address Supervisor's Name and Contact Information
Executive Director, Name
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Phone Number
G-8/3, Islamabad
E-mail Address

Were you a supervisor in this position? May HR contact your supervisor?

Yes No Yes No

If yes, how many people did you supervise?

Describe your major duties/responsibilities and accomplishments.

I worked under the supervision of Superintendent and Incharge, and performed various duties in Internship,
Accommodation, and Coordination Department section. I delivered all the given task and responsibilities with full
satisfaction of my seniors. During my job, I experienced my self under hard and challenging situations which I achieved
and accomplished successfully with the help and guidelines of the senior staff members. I improved my communication
skills as well as interpersonal skills.

Reason(s) for Leaving (Do not write "N/A" or "not applicable".)

I enjoyed my job and felt comfortable while doing this job. I wanted to move forward to accomplish more and more goals
in my life and this was the one which I achieved successfully. I got a job at Daily Sun News which were offering me a
great package and opportunities for career development and progression.

20c. WORK EXPERIENCE

20c. Job Title (If U.S. Government, include the series and grade)
Customer Service Representative (CSR)
From (mm-yyyy) To (mm-yyyy) Salary per Year in U.S. Dollars or Local Currency Hours per Week
10/2011 03/2013 360,000 49
Employer's Name and Address Supervisor's Name and Contact Information
(Self Employed) Name Qazi Muhammad Fahad
Qazi Muhammad Fahad
Phone Number +92 51 8442616
House#34, Street#119
G-11/4, Islamabad E-mail Address fahad_1247@hotmail.com
Were you a supervisor in this position? May HR contact your supervisor?
Yes No Yes No

If yes, how many people did you supervise? onlymyself

Describe your major duties/responsibilities and accomplishments.

Completed several projects of Graphic Designing and Web Development as a Freelancer. During this Freelance period,
I designed various Logo, Stationary, Print and Online Content which includes both English as well as Urdu language. I
used software which includes Inpage Urdu, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, Outlook), Coral Draw, and many other. I designed and developed several corporate and personal
websites in English and Urdu. I delivered all the mentioned task and responsibilities with 100% success rate.

Reason(s) for Leaving (Do not write "N/A" or "not applicable".)

I Joined Newspaper in 2013. I wanted to experience new things in my working career and in regards, I switched Graphic
designing to Newspaper which helped me a lot to understand very new things and trends in not only Pakistani Media but
also I got familiar with International Media as well. The Graphic Designing skills also helped me in my newspaper job
while managing online content on the website and in translation work.

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 20d. WORK EXPERIENCE
21d. Job Title (If U.S. Government, include the series and grade)
Customer Service Representative (CSR)
From (mm-yyyy) To (mm-yyyy) Salary per Year in U.S. Dollars or Local Currency Hours per Week
04/2011 07/2011 216,000 49
Employer's Name and Address Supervisor's Name and Contact Information
Fazal Hussain Name Fazal Hussain
13-1, Sector F-7 Markaz, Jinnah Super Market,
Phone Number +923325155445, +92512651605
Islamabad.
E-mail Address

Were you a supervisor in this position? May HR contact your supervisor?

Yes No Yes No

If yes, how many people did you supervise?

Describe your major duties/responsibilities and accomplishments.

To deal with customers at delivery and cash counter and also to look after foreign customers as well. Besides dealing
with customers, I also assist management staff as well in accounts and other office work. I achieved more confidence
and positiveness during this short period and enhanced my interpersonal skills while working with experienced staff. I
performed this short period of job with with full satisfaction.

Reason(s) for Leaving (Do not write "N/A" or "not applicable".)

I Started Freelancing in 2011. I learned so many things during my days at this job. I achieved what I wanted to
experience in my life, experienced a very different atmosphere because it was very different form what I was doing as a
freelancer.

LICENSE, SKILLS, TRAINING, MEMBERSHIP, AND RECOGNITION

21. List professional licenses, certifications, typing/keyboard skills, computer skills, formal and online training, and other skills and abilities you consider
relevant to the position. Include the license or certification number and attach a copy if the license or certification is a requirement of the position. If
licensed in the U.S., please list the state of issuance. If licensed in another country, please list the province/state/region and country of issuance. (Use
additional pages, as necessary.)
Certification in Web Design & Database Course - Directorate of Workers Education.
Attended online training and get Certified in Web Development - HP e-Life Learning.
Certificate of Participation to Attend the Seminar on Motivation - Tech in Pakistan.
Certificate of Appreciation to Win the Rally Race in Annual Sports Event - Islamabad Science School and College.

22. List professional organizations, associations, awards, honors, fellowships, and publications you consider significant.
Award for Wining Rally Race in Annual Sports Event - Islamabad Science School and College.
Award for Employe of the year for 2 times (2014-2015) - Daily Sun News.

REFERENCES
23. List three personal references who are not relatives or former supervisors who can speak knowledgeably of your work performance.

Name Address Telephone Occupation

Mr. Inam Ullah Jan Department of IR, FSS, IIU, Islamabad +92 300 5598175 Lecturer
Mr. Masood Khatak Department of IR, FSS, IIU,ISB +92 332 5598259 Lecturer
Mr. Fazal Hussain 13-1, Sector F-7 Markaz +92 332 5155445 Manager
SIGNATURE AND CERTIFICATION
24. 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
termination/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.

Signature: Date (mm-dd-yyyy)

Qazi M Fahad
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 CONTINUATION - WORK EXPERIENCE
20_. Job Title (If U.S. Government, include the series and grade)

From (mm-yyyy) To (mm-yyyy) Salary per Year in U.S. Dollars or Local Currency Hours per Week

Employer's Name and Address Supervisor's Name and Contact Information

Name

Phone Number

E-mail Address fahad_1247@hotmail.com

Were you a supervisor in this position? May HR contact your supervisor?
Yes No Yes No

If yes, how many people did you supervise?

Describe your major duties/responsibilities and accomplishments.

Reason(s) for Leaving (Do not write "N/A" or "not applicable".)

I Joined Newspaper in 2013. I wanted to experience new things in my working career and in regards, I switched Graphic
designing to Newspaper which helped me a lot to understand very new things and trends in not only Pakistani Media but
also I got familiar with International Media as well. The Graphic Designing skills also helped me in my newspaper job
while managing online content on the website and in translation work.

CONTINUATION - WORK EXPERIENCE

20_. Job Title (If U.S. Government, include the series and grade)

From (mm-yyyy) To (mm-yyyy) Salary per Year in U.S. Dollars or Local Currency Hours per Week

Employer's Name and Address Supervisor's Name and Contact Information

Name

Phone Number

E-mail Address fahad_1247@hotmail.com

Were you a supervisor in this position? May HR contact your supervisor?
Yes No Yes No

If yes, how many people did you supervise?

Describe your major duties/responsibilities and accomplishments.

Reason(s) for Leaving (Do not write "N/A" or "not applicable".)

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