U.S. EMBASSY OUAGADOUGOU

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # Ouaga-2021-028

POLITICAL ASSISTANT/INL ASSISTANT

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 Office.

Opening Date : September 14, 2021

Closing Date : September 28, 2021

Open to : All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week)

SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 15,901,225. a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade : FSN-09)

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS 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.

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.

2. EXPERIENCE : At least 12 months of experience in oversight of international development projects, which could include planning, designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting is required. Two years of experience working within an international context, for a business, NGO, government or international organization is required.

3. LANGUAGE : English - Fluent Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
French - Good working knowledge Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. These may be tested.

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 :

• Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Website at https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bfa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
• Choose Announcement Number Ouaga-2021-028 -Political Assistant/INL Assistant and complete the online application.

• Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. Copies of Attestations/Certificates of Work, degrees certificates, wok permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system. click on the "Apply to This Vacancy" to submit your application.
• For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site : https://bf.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents : Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application :

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, journalism, law, business management, international development, international affairs, political science, or public administration, is required.DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Copies of Work Attestations/Certificates
• Others

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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION : The complete position description listing all the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at HROOuaga@state.gov

Note :

• All Applications must be made in English.
• All applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• All applications must be for an open/advertised position.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : 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.

The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.

Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.