Job Opportunity at US Embassy In Lusaka, Zambia

Job Deadline: 8 September—22 September

Position: Political Specialist (Re-advertised)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, History or
  International Law is required
• 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
• Excellent knowledge of the host country’s political institutions, structure, political parties and system and historical development