Political (Zanzibar Affairs) Specialist at U.S. Embassy

Jamii Opportunities · 2024-05-15T08:15:19+00:00

About Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2024-031 Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam Position Title: Political (Zanzibar Affairs) Specialist (All Interested Candidates) Open Period: 05/09/2024 – 05/23/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3 Series/Grade: LE – 1605 10 Salary: TZS TSh75,685,049 /Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 HRS PER WEEK Promotion Potential: LE-10 Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Dar Es Salaam, TZ Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 255-22-229 4148 usembdarhiring@groups.state.gov Overview Hiring Path: • Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: 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 the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Political (Zanzibar Affairs) Specialist at POL-ECON Section. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Occasional Travel OCCASIONAL TRAVEL Back to top Duties (25%) Contact Development: Develops, maintains contact, and facilitates meetings for embassy officers with government officials up to the level of the President of Zanzibar, civil society and religious leaders, think-tanks, academics, and international NGOs primarily involved in Zanzibar affairs. Expands and leverages contact development and meetings to assist embassy officers in gathering information, including information that is not publicly available, and to obtain current information and maintain access to key officials and contacts. (25%) Communication, Information Gathering, and Reporting: Draft diplomatic notes to schedule official meetings or advance U.S. priorities, draft and maintain biographic data of Zanzibar government officials, interpret at official events and meetings as needed, draft and disseminate substantive notes from official meetings. Research and maintain reports from local and international organizations on Zanzibar issues and events and monitor local media and political and economic developments and trends in Zanzibar to draft regular analytical and factual updates and reports including stand-alone briefing memos, reporting cables, and short reports for inclusion in section and mission reporting products. (20%) Representational, Travel, and Visits: Works closely with the P/E and Protocol Sections to devise appropriate guests lists for the P/E Section, Ambassador, and senior Executive and Legislative branch visitors for official events and to plan and execute official meetings and travel primarily in Zanzibar but at times to other areas of Tanzania to expose U.S. officials to contacts and substantive information on Zanzibari, Tanzanian, and East African affairs to achieve visit objectives. Represents the P/E section and mission at internal and external working groups, functions, conferences, and meetings, particularly those focused on Zanzibar affairs to ensure activities reflect and inform Post objectives and Department policy. (10%) Advisory Functions: Briefs and advises the P/E section, Front Office, interagency, and Washington on Zanzibar issues, developments, and trends, highlighting their significance and potential impact on U.S. interests and identifying engagement and programming opportunities to advance related U.S. interests and priorities. Meets with section officers and sections across the mission on a regular basis to assess the significance and importance of current developments and inform ongoing engagement, reporting, and programmatic activities, primarily in Zanzibar.

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Start date May 15, 2024
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