U.S. Embassy in Ghana Political Assistant Jobs
U.S. Embassy in Ghana Political Assistant Jobs
DutiesUnder the supervision of the Political Officer (Human Rights), the incumbent coordinates the implementation of the domestic politics portfolio, which includes: democracy; human rights; accountable governance/corruption; rights of persons with disabilities; rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons; gender equality; harmful traditional practices; prison conditions; status of refugees;
religious freedom and Muslim outreach; modern
slavery including child labor and trafficking in
persons; social welfare; and efforts to promote good governance and greater government
responsiveness to citizens.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Experience: At least one year of experience in political analysis or working in the human rights or democracy space is required.
Education Requirements
Mandatory: University degree in the fields of Political Science, International relations, Law or History is required.
Evaluations:
Language: Fluent English is required. (Speaking, reading /writing) is required. (Language proficiency may be tested).
Skills and Abilities
Excellent judgement and discretion required. Microsoft suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and proficient use of Internet. (Computer skills may be tested).
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.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in US Mission, Accra Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
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: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are
extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
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:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
Important:
Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
A “certification” 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.
Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy in Ghana Political Assistant Jobs
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