L’Ambassade des Etats Unis recrute un spécialiste en politique, Niamey, Niger

U.S. Mission : Niamey, Niger

Announcement Number : Niamey -2020-021

Position Title : Political Specialist

Opening Period :   November 16 – November 29, 2020

Series/Grade :  LE 1605 FSN-10

Salary :   FCFA 18,341,393 – FCFA 18,341,393 (Annual Basic Salary)

For More Info :   Human Resources Office: 20722661 ext. 4479/41

E-mail Address :  [email protected]

Who May Apply :  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Duration Appointment :   Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

The work schedule for this position is : Full Time (40 hours per week)

 

 

Duties :

The Political Specialist is the primary Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) Embassy liaison with Nigerien national and local officials on political and human rights issues.  He will advise the Political Officer on points of contact in the Nigerien government, political parties, and civil society in the topical fields of government, political parties, democratic development, human rights, labor unions, judicial affairs, and Niger’s bilateral relationships.

 

Profil :

Education : University degree in Political Science, Economics, International Affairs, Public Administration or Law.

Experience : Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in analyzing political, social, and economic issues, providing advice, writing analytical pieces, and providing linguistic interpretation.

Job knowledge : Thorough and clear knowledge of USG priorities in Niger and Niger’s political history, political developments, current government form and leadership.  Successful job holder will be responsible for managing complex data related to political issues, Niger’s government, political parties, civil society and union actions, human rights issues, and general current events.  The job holder will need to track data and write reports, provide oral briefings on news events, and advise the U.S. Embassy on interaction with Nigerien leaders and reaction to current events, or courses of action to achieve strategic goals.

Language :  Fluent Speaking/Reading/Writing English and French is required.  Fluent Spoken Hausa and/or Zarma language is required. English will be tested.

 

How to Apply :

Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:

lGo to US Embassy Website at :  Apply here

lClick on Current Vacancies, choose Announcement Number Niamey-2020-021 Political Specialist and follow the instructions.

lUpload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. resume, cover letter, degree, Work certificates, wok permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system.