Embassy of United States of America

Position: Political Specialist (USAU)

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: USD $18,740

Posted date: 13 hours ago

Application Deadline: Mar, 22/2022 (13 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 Specialist (USAU).

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: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required:

• Occasional Travel
• Travel is required approximately 25% of the time.

Duties

As the senior local political advisor to USAU, advises and serves primarily the Political/Economic Section in support of the reporting officers and the Front Office. Reports directly to the Political/Economic Counselor. Drafts political reports and cables on the full range of issues related to the African Union (AU) and its 55 member states, as well as multinational and regional issues that serve to inform U.S. policymakers. Also reports on AU issues that are currently or have the potential to come before the UN and in particular the UN Security Council. Creates and cultivates contacts with AU Commission officials, officers at AU member states, and third-country embassies in Addis Ababa, the wider diplomatic community including the UN system, and with pertinent scholars and opinion-makers. Designs organize and accompany high-level and P/E officer travel. Serves as primary back-up to the Protocol specialist.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:

• The position requires at least five years of progressively responsible experience in social science research and analysis, university teaching, or journalism in non-governmental or international organizations, or public or private sector field.

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under "Other Document 1 or 2"

Education Requirements:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

EDUCATION:

• The position requires a minimum of a university/college degree in political science, international development/international affairs, history, international law, or journalism/media studies is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "University Degree"

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

• English 4 (Fluency) Speaking/Reading/writing is required, Level 3 Speaking/Reading/writing in one of the other official languages of the AU (Arabic, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Spanish or any other African language ) is required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must be extremely sensitive to personalities and power relationships and able to guide USDH diplomats effectively through the sometimes-challenging currents of the AU political landscape. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively in working-level and high-level meetings at the AU and in diplomatic settings, among the cultural and linguistic groups comprising 55 AU member states. The position requires word processing experience and professional-level drafting skills in English. Intermediate numerical skills are required for data reporting. (These may be tested)

Note: A written exam may be administered before the interview.

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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency 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.

Other Information:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 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.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested completion of a university/college degree in political science, international development/international affairs, history, international law or journalism/media studies is required 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.

How to Apply

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All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• Work experience (required)
• Degree with transcript (required)
• Language Scores (if available)
• Driver’s License (If applicable)
• Certificate or License (if applicable)

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy (if applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone.

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.