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Political Specialist Job: United States Embassy Zambia

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The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Zambia.
Job Title: Political Specialist
Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, History or International Law
  • Five years experience in social science research and analysis, newspaper reporting of political matters, civil society advocacy, or university teaching is required
  • Level IV (Fluent) written and spoken English is required. (This will be tested)
  • Level III Bemba and Nyanja are also required
  • Ability to interpret the needs for press and related coverage of current political developments and to provide analyses proactively. Must be able to maintain contacts at all levels with individuals in the public and private sector
  • Ability to independently synthesize relevant information from varied sources and prepare timely reports of a factual and analytical nature in precise and accurate form
  • An excellent knowledge of the host country’s political institutions, structure, political parties and system, and historical development
How to apply
Applicants must submit Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on the website or by contacting human resources and any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g transcripts, degrees, etc.). Applications should be sent via email or to the address below.
The Human Resources Officer,
P.O. Box 320065,
Lusaka.
TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB EMAIL
[email protected]
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday, 11 July 2016