Political Specialist at American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda

Political Specialist

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-024

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for Political Specialist. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: The Political Specialist seeks to strengthen the U. S. Embassy’s understanding of Rwanda’s government, political parties, and civil society organizations, and their intersection with culture and current events. By undertaking original research and developing and maintaining a range of contacts at appropriate levels in government, political parties, and civil society, s/he ensures Embassy leadership and Department of State officials remain informed of how political developments in Rwanda are and/or may impact U. S. government interests. The incumbent takes initiative to facilitate cooperation between Rwandan government and society and the U. S., proactively identifying opportunities for engagement in pursuit of U.S. interests. The Political Specialist reports to the FS-03 Senior Political Officer The position will also receive direct tasking from the FS-02 Political and Economic Chief. Incumbent works independently, with priorities set by the political section and front office. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five years professional experience working with the Government of Rwanda, a political party, civil society organization, and/or private sector, with a thorough understanding of local protocols in government and the private sector. Must have a mastery of current local political and economic activity.

Education Requirements:

University degree in political science, international relations, journalism, law, or history is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluency of English writing/speaking/reading and Fluency of Kinyarwanda is required. This 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The U.S. Embassy Kigali provides reasonable accommodation as needed to people with disabilities.  Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the U.S. Embassy's Human Resources Office at HRKigali@state.gov for assistance.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by July 12, 2024.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be consider