Political Specialist (Global Affairs Specialist) at US Embassy

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:
•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources[HR EDIT WITH EQUIVALENT GRADE ON FP BASE SCALE – DO NOT DELETE]
For USEFM – FP grade is FP 5.  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  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.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Political Specialist in the Political/Economic Office office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Occasional

Duties

The incumbent serves as central point-of-contact and senior policy advisor to the Front Office and Political-Economic Section staff on infrastructure; anti-corruption; and Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) issues. The incumbent communicates and advocates for U.S. government policy policy priorities, and develops short- and long-term partnerships across a
wide range of government and non-government contacts in Zambia, including local cooperating partners and NGOs. The Global Affairs Specialist coordinates information-sharing and reporting with the USG interagency community, maintains high-level contacts, and analyzes and differentiates among a broad range of political, legal, and practical factors to identify, develop, and
implement policy and project priorities. The incumbent organizes meetings and events, prepares sectoral analysis and wrriten reports, manages a small grants portfolio, and conducts some travels to represent USG interests.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: [HR DELETE THE OPTION THAT DOES NOT APPLY]

• • Background/Public Trust security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  [HR MAY REMOVE MEDICAL EXAM IF NOT APPLICABLE.]
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period  6 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, environmental policy, law, or natural sciences is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the infrastructure, environment or science management, public policy, or law fields (including natural science, engineering, water resources, land and water management, natural resource management, environmental policy, environmental law, fisheries and marine sciences, wildlife management, and geography) with duties

Language: 

Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing in Bemba or Nyanja

Job Knowledge:

Must have knowledge of key institutions and persons involved in infrastructure, corruption, and ESTH policy; the policy-making environment (how policy is made and carried out in the various contexts); and infrastructure, corruption, and ESTH issues (e.g., water resources, sustainable landscapes, carbon markets, timber and wildlife trafficking, etc.)

Skills And Abilities:

Ability to plan, organize, and execute complex research projects; execute programs within the portfolio. Must be able to draft and prepare written analysis and reports, and deliver precise and accurate factual and analytical reports. Ability to use Microsoft Office applications and internet