πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡± Job Vacancy @ U.S. Embassy Freetown – Political Specialist

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US Embassy FreetownJob Description

 

About

FREETOWN-2023-030
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Freetown
Position Title:
Political Specialist [All interested applicants/All sources]
Open Period:
11/17/2023 – 11/30/2023Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT
Series/Grade:
LE – 1605 10
Salary:
SLL Le188,548 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time – Full time (40 hours per week) Monday to Thursday 08:00- 17:15 Friday 08:00- 13:00
Promotion Potential:
LE-10
Duty Location(s):
1Β Vacancy in

Freetown, SL
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
Β HR Section
+232 99 105 500
[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:
β€’ Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 04. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

β€’Β Β Β Β All Interested Applicants / All Sources

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 read and understand theΒ Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas EmployeesΒ before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

    • Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (5 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Duties

Under the general supervision of the American Direct Hire Political Officer, incumbent performs, establishes, and maintains executive, judicial, legislative, and civil society contacts, gathers information, and reports on political trends and human rights issues in Sierra Leone. The incumbent will also be the primary drafter of all congressional reports, including the annual human rights report, child labor, inter-religious freedom, and human trafficking reports.

 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:Β  Minimum of four years experience in social sciences, economic research analysis, political reporting, or other relevant work experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:Β  Knowledge of Sierra Leone’s political structures and institutions, including political parties and systems, and the historical development of those organizations. Familiarization of statistical methodologies and techniques.

Education Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, International Relations, History, Economics or Business Administration is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level 4 – Fluent Written/spoken, including ability to translateΒ is required. (This may be tested).

Level 3 – Good working knowledge of Krio; Written and spoken is required.SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Maintain contacts at the working level with public and private sector contacts. Ability to obtain information from varied have sources good and prepare interpersonal factual, skills and accurate, be and respectful relevant of o rel:ers rts. within Ability and to outside work in the high-stress, mission. Good high-volume writing and environment. computer skillsMust required. This may be tested. Ability to determine the accuracy and context of information, and validate or corroborate when necessary.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):Β  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.

Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Households (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Freetown, Sierra Leone may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits:

    • Housing/Rent Allowance 25% (Annual Basic salary) paid yearly.
    • Transportation Allowance 30% (annual Basic Salary) paid Bi-Weekly.
    • Leave Allowance
    • Meal Allowance
    • 13thΒ Month Bonus
    • Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.The Pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:Β  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.Β  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights *** IMPORTANT:Β  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (β€œCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”),Β Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.Β  A β€œcertification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.Β  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the followingΒ link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security clearance.
To apply for this position click the β€œSubmit Application” button.Β  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
β€’ Residency and/or Work Permit
β€’ Degree (not transcript)
β€’ Passport
β€’ Proof of residenceβ€’ Certificate or LicenseEligible Family Member Applicants:
β€’ Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
β€’ Passport copy
β€’ DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
β€’ SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

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