US Embassy Political/Economic ESTH Specialist Jobs in Zambia
US Embassy Political/Economic ESTH Specialist Jobs in Zambia
Duties The incumbent serves as central point-of-contact and senior policy advisor to the Front Office and Political-Economic Section staff on Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) issues, including issues of wildlife conservation and combatting wildlife trafficking.
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 ESTH 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 manages projects, organizes meetings and events, prepares sectoral analysis, manages grants, and travels to representing USG interests.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the environment or science management, policy, or law field (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 including program development, management, and evaluation, and/or development of policy analysis, advice, and recommendations is required.
Job knowledge:
Must have knowledge of roles and responsibilities of key Mission offices and personnel; USG and Mission priorities in the areas of environment, science, technology, and health (ESTH) policy; and basic administrative policies and procedures.
Must have knowledge of key institutions and persons involved in ESTH policy; the policy-making environment (how policy is made and carried out in the various contexts); ESTH issues (e.g., water resources, biodiversity, clean energy, fisheries, sustainable agriculture, scientific research, etc.).
Education Requirements:
Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in a field relating to environment or science policy (e.g. natural
science, engineering, water resources, land and water management, natural resource management, environmental policy, environmental law, fisheries and marine sciences, wildlife management, geography) is required.
Evaluations:
Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.
Language: Fluent in English Language and Good Working Knowledge in Bemba or Nyanja
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 & reports, and deliver precise and accurate factual & analytical reports.
Ability to manage budgets, spreadsheets; and an understanding of statistical arithmetic.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, internet, and State Department web-based applications.
Availability and ability travel — for up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays at facilities with a wide range of challenges.
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.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy Political/Economic ESTH Specialist Jobs in Zambia
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