1. Job Vacancy: Political Economic Assistant

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).



2. Job Vacancy: Protocol Assistant

The U.S. Embassy/Banjul is seeking an individual (with the required work and/or residency permit for employment in country) for the position of Protocol Assistant in the Management Office of the U.S. Embassy.  Under the general supervision of the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission, incumbent is responsible for the full range of protocol functions.  Position advises the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission and other Mission officials on protocol matters with Government of The Gambia, key members of the local community and the diplomatic corps.

Required Qualifications

Note:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: Completion of secondary school and two years of college studies is required.

Experience:  Three years of progressively responsible experience in the media, government or public sector is required.  At least two years of experience in protocol and/or secretarial work is also required.

Knowledge:  Must have thorough knowledge of the Gambia Government protocol guides, the general etiquette and social mores of The Gambia and Department of State protocol and correspondence, instructions and procedures.  Must have good knowledge of the political structure and how the situation affects protocol in The Gambia.

Language:  Level IV (fluent) writing and spoken English ability is required.  Good working knowledge of Wollof and Mandinka is required.

Skills and abilities:  Must have good writing skills.  Tact and diplomacy in dealing with the mid and high level officials in the host government and public sector is required.  Ability to maintain high level contacts with the Gambia Government official, diplomatic missions and 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 or the application will not be considered:

-      Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612) - available at the Embassy

-      A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same

    information as an OF-612; plus

-      Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

-      Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degree earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit application to:

Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy, Banjul

Kairaba Avenue, Banjul

Closing date for this position:  June 30, 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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