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Job Summary

Political Assistant FSN-8

Duties & Responsibilities

Expand political contacts among national, and/or provincial-level Afghan government official, civil society groups, media organizations, and other influential figures. Respond to tasking on domestic and/or regional political issues. Provide oral and written updates and analysis to the political section and the front office, as necessary, on key developments in regional, national, and/or local politics. Monitory and report on major issues covered by local and regional politics and assist political officers in establishing new relationships. Set up appointments for officers and the Front Office and interpret, as necessary. Maintain a comprehensive contact database. Additional duties as required.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address required qualifications criteria listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. EDUCATION: Must have at least three years of studies satisfactorily completed in a relevant area, such as political science, law, international Relations, journalism, economics, foreign languages, or other social sciences is required. U.S. Embassy Kabul Human Resources Office VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Political Assistant FSN-8 Announcement Number: 17-084
2. EXPERIENCE: Must have at least four years direct experience in political analysis, press analysis, legislative analysis, compiling biographical information on government officials and stakeholders, or developing detailed reports regarding political or economic developments in Afghanistan. Strong regional experience or ties to western Afghanistan is required.
3. LANGUAGE: Level 4 (fluent) English is required. Level 4 (fluent) Dari is required. Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Pashto is required.
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent written and oral communication required for regular briefings and written reports on all aspects of parliament. Develop and maintain professional relationships with parliamentarians and government officials at all levels. Use multiple media and online sources for research. Interpret and translate fluidly between English and Dari. Use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and SharePoint software to report and share information.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent written and oral communication required for regular briefings and written reports on all aspects of parliament. Develop and maintain professional relationships with parliamentarians and government officials at all levels. Use multiple media and online sources for research. Interpret and translate fluidly between English and Dari. Use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and SharePoint software to report and share information.

Submission Guideline

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Subject line must be: (Political Assistant FSN-8 VA 17-084) or your application may not be considered.
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.

Functional Area

General

Countries

Submission Email

kabuljobs@state.gov

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