Embassy of United States of America

Position: Political Assistant

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: USD $14,033

Posted date: 42 minutes ago

Application Deadline: Sep, 27/2021 (14 days left)

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency

• For USEFM - FP is 05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of the probationary period

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

Summary

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Political Assistant.

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: YES

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: NO

Travel Required: Occasional Travel, Travel is required approximately 25% of the time.

Duties

The Political Assistant for Human Rights prepares factual and analytical reports on political developments, including research and analysis of legal and governmental issues, as well as allegations of human rights violations. Prepares materials for meetings and briefings. Organizes and supports travel within Ethiopia for the Political and Economic Section. As needed, translates materials and interprets for P/E officers. Assists P/E officers as needed and backs up the Senior Political Specialist and the Political Assistant for Labor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in political research and analysis, using advanced written English on a daily basis for professional purposes is required.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in political science, law, human rights, history, international development/international affairs, or journalism/media studies is required.

LANGUAGE: Level 4 (fluency) in reading/speaking/writing English and Amharic is required. Position requires near-native speaker professional-level fluency in English (at least 4 plus level) for translations of complexly phrased and idiomatic English documents into appropriately chosen equivalent Amharic phrases and vice versa. Applicant must possess professional-level drafting skills. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail, and analytical skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); typing
• Able to prepare timely, detailed, factual reports in precise and accurate form

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 required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia may receive a compensation package that may include health, 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. 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.

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 **

* 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.

How to apply

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested completion of a four-year (bachelor’s) degree in political science, law, human rights, history, international development/international affairs, or journalism/media studies and /or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide the requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Passport copy
• University Degrees (Required)
• Work Experience (Required)
• Certificate or License
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Follow the below link on our portal to Apply

CLICK HERE (Our Portal)

NB: 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 duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.