The U.S Embassy / Banjul is seeking an experienced individual with the required work permit for employment in country for the position of a Political Economic Assistant in the Political, Economic and Commercial Section.  Under the direct supervision of the Political/Commercial Specialist and the general supervision of the Political Economic Officer, performs a variety of political and economic/commercial work.  Assist the Political Commercial Specialist in collecting data on political and economic/commercial issues for use in cable, correspondence and reports.  Serves as backup to Post’s Political Commercial Specialist and the Cultural Affairs Assistant.

Required Qualifications

Note:  All applicants are instructed to address each selection

criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive

information supporting each criteria.

Education:  Completion of secondary school and two years of

college studies is required.

Experience:  One to two years of progressively responsible experience in media, government or public sector is required.  At least one year experience in researching and report writing is required.

Knowledge:  Must have thorough knowledge of Gambian

economic, commercial, social and political system.  Must be able to maintain and update mid-level individual contacts and historical perspective.

Language:  Level IV (fluent) writing and spoken English ability is required.

Abilities/Skills:  Must have good research and writing skills.  Tact and skill in dealing with the public and in researching sensitive questions required.  Ability to maintain working level contacts with individuals in the public and private sector.  Good knowledge of computer programs, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Internet, etc., required.

To apply

Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:

-      Application for Employment (OF-612) - available at the Embassy

-      A current resume

-      Documentation (e.g., certificates and awards, copies of degree earned) that addresses the minimum requirements of the position as listed above.

Interested applicants should collect and submit a completed employment application form (OF-612) to the Embassy’s Human Resources Office no later than Friday, June 27, 2008.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

The American Embassy Banjul is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).


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