Political Adviser

Job Description

Title: Political Adviser

Company Name: Norwegian Embassy

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in political science, international relations or similar from a reputable university. In exceptional cases long work experience can compensate for lack of formal qualifications.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Norwegian Embassy is searching for an experienced Political Adviser with strong strategic and analytical abilities on political development, foreign policy, global issues and bilateral relations.
∎ The position requires overall monitoring and analysis of Bangladesh's domestic political situation and development, as well as regional and international aspects.
∎ The political adviser is part of the Embassy's reporting team, working under the Ambassador's instructions and
∎ guidelines.
∎ It is expected that networks with relevant counterparts in governmental agencies, foreign missions, political parties and international organisations are built and maintained, based on strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 5 years work experience within a relevant field, preferably from an embassy or international organization.
∎ Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Bangladeshi political situation.
∎ Excellent written and spoken English and Bengali.
∎ Good command of MS Office and social media channels.
∎ Preferable with prior knowledge of Norwegian and European political systems.
∎ Preferable with personal networks within politics, journalism, international organisations and foreign missions.
∎ Personal Traits:
∎ Excellent communications skills
∎ Able to work independently and proactively, as well as in a team
∎ High ethical awareness and personal integrity
∎ An efficient and professional approach to the work

Application Deadline: 4 Oct 2020

Company Information:
∎ 24 Sep 2020
∎ Norwegian Embassy

Category: Research/Consultancy

Source: bdjobs.com