Political Assistant
Job Description
Title: Political Assistant
Company Name: The Embassy of the United States of America
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Dhaka
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor's degree in Political Science, International Relations, History, Law, Journalism, Foreign Area Studies (United States), National Security of Business Administration is required (U.S. equivalent - University Degree). (You must attach a copy of your certificates along with your application form.)
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 3 year(s)
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The incumbent is a junior FSN in the Embassy Dhaka Political/Economic Section and advises the Embassy Political/Economic Section and other offices (upon request) on all aspects of Bangladeshi political affairs.
∎ S/he reports to the senior Political Specialist, and focuses on domestic politics, human rights, and security issues.
∎ In coordination with the Political-Military officer, focuses on security issues relating to law enforcement, defense, Indo-Pacific affairs, Bangladesh's external relations, and counterterrorism. In Bangladesh, where human rights issues are heavily politicized, collects and assembles reporting from multiple sources on human rights violations.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Three years of progressive responsibility working with a foreign Embassy or government institution, political research or analysis, foreign affairs, newspaper reporting focused on politics, university teaching, public administration, or politics is required.
∎ Language: Fluent in English and Bangla (Read/Write/Speak) is required, may include the ability to translate. This may be tested.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 8 Aug 2023
Company Information:
∎ 25 Jul 2023
∎ The Embassy of the United States of America
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