U.S. Embassy in Uganda Political Assistant Jobs
Duties
The incumbent is a political assistant at U.S. Embassy Kampala, who serves as the Locally Employed staff member handling a portfolio that includes political and economic reporting support with a focus on human rights; religious freedom issues; political affairs; security, health, counterterrorism/countering violent extremism, child labor, and trafficking in persons.
S/he is one of two political assistants in a 13-person section and reports directly to the Political Specialist and is reviewed by the Deputy Political Counselor.
The incumbent drafts and researches required annual reporting as well as voluntary reporting as assigned.
The incumbent takes meetings independently as well as scheduling meetings for U.S. officers.
The incumbent briefs colleagues within the section, other Embassy officials including the Ambassador, and visiting officials on current and political developments and trends.
The incumbent occasionally travels independently within Uganda, and frequently supports travel of U.S. officers.
Incumbent must maintain a wide range of contacts at the highest level inside and outside government.
The incumbent must also work closely with other sections in the Embassy.
The incumbent assists in organizing representational events, including by recommending and liaising with appropriate invitees.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Education
A bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, history, journalism, or human rights is required.
Requirements
Experience
Three years of experience performing political analysis and reporting duties.
Evaluations: (This may be tested)
Language
Level IV (fluent) speaking/reading/writing English is required. Level III (good working knowledge) speaking/understanding Luganda or Swahili is required.
Skills and Abilities
Highly advanced interpersonal, analytical, communication, planning and organizational skills are required.
Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of high-level contacts within the host country government, local parties, security forces, local NGOs and civil society is required.
Ability to plan, organize and execute complex research projects and prepare precise, accurate and factual analytical reports often on sensitive topics (such as human rights) that require a high degree of personal courage given the prevailing political circumstances in Uganda is required.
Must be proficient user of MS Office applications.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy in Uganda Political Assistant Jobs
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