The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Political Assistant/INL Assistant in the Political SectionThe U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Political Assistant/INL Assistant in the Political Section. SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 15,321,777 p.a. (Starting Salary) ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION : The incumbent will report directly to the Political Officer, and contribute to the Political Section’s information gathering, outreach, research and reporting on International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) issues to include criminal justice, law enforcement, wildlife trafficking, and corrections. The incumbent’s task will include financial management, administration, and logistical support, to support INL projects executed in Burkina Faso. This is a temporary position intended to assist the Political Officer for a specified and limited amount of time. The position is a one-year term appointment, with possible renewal, not to exceed five years. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : 1. EDUCATION : Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, journalism, law, business management, international development, international affairs, political science, or public administration, is required. 3. LANGUAGE : Level IV (fluency) in writing/reading/speaking English is required. 4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must defend, negotiate, overcome resistance or settle highly significant or controversial issues ; incumbent must be able to coordinate and/or integrate work of groups with conflicting or undefined priorities ; Must have an excellent written communication skills to include preparing and writing complex reports and decision papers ; ability to work in international setting with different cultures and manage programs in a complex environment ; keyboarding skills & Microsoft Office package. These may be tested. 5. JOB KNOWLEDGE : Must have substantive knowledge and experience related to rule of law or civilian law enforcement programs and/or previous experience managing U.S. government assistance programs. HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered : • Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. cover letter, degrees certificates, wok permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system. • Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable) What to Expect Next : Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone calls and email.
|