Political Assistant job at U.S. Mission

JOB DETAILS:
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Uganda 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 following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Duties:
• The incumbent, under the direct supervision of the Political Specialist is a political assistant at U.S. Embassy Kampala who serves as the Foreign Service National (FSN) handling a portfolio that includes political and economic reporting support with a focus on human rights and civil society, religion, environment, science, technology and health (ESTH), entrepreneurship, government accountability and transparency, and providing assistance to the Small Grants office.
• The incumbent, who must have detailed knowledge of U.S. interests and objectives, as well as Uganda’s political landscape, is a member of the U.S. Mission’s interagency democracy working group and must cultivate and maintain contacts in the Ugandan government and in civil society at the senior-most levels.

• He/she is the primary Ugandan advisor to the Embassy’s interagency Small Grants selection committees, which is managed by the Political/Economic Section, and serves as the primary expert and drafter of Congressionally mandated reports on human rights and religious freedom.

• The incumbent reports to the Political/Economic Specialist and receives work guidance from the Deputy Political and Economic Counselor.

Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION:
• A bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, history, journalism, or human rights is required.

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
• At least five years’ experience in foreign policy, political, social development, academia, or journalism is required.

LANGUAGE:
• English Level 4 (fluent) speaking/reading/writing is required.

• Luganda or Swahili Level 3 (good working knowledge) speaking/understanding is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to interact with Uganda officials, civil society groups, scientists, academics, and political leaders at all levels.
• The incumbent must have astute judgment, quick decision-making skills and the ability to form thoughtful connections between different political and social developments.

• They must also demonstrate significantly high diplomatic and communications skills to be able to engage with career and elected government officials at the highest levels.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Thorough knowledge of Uganda’s economic and political system, as well as a broad understanding of energy, environment, health, science, and technology (ESTH) issues is required.

Qualifications:
• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

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