Вакансія
Political Assistant
Огляд
The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Ukraine.
Обов'язки
- monitors, analyzes, and prepares reports on a broad scope of complex political, social, and legal developments in Ukraine, based on published and unpublished sources and local contacts, intended for internal use and submission to Washington, DC.
- liaises directly with the Rada, the Cabinet of Ministers, the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Office of the Ombudsperson, regional and local officials, NGOs, academics, and other government officials on Embassy business.
- serves as an interpreter for high-ranking U.S. officials.
- handles a specific portfolio that may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following areas:
- national, regional (oblast), and/or local (municipal) politics
- legislative developments
- foreign and security policy
- non-proliferation and counterterrorism
- human and civil rights
- trafficking in persons, religious freedom
- accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity
- U.S.-Ukraine bilateral relations and multilateral engagements
Вимоги
- Option 1
- Experience: at least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in analysis, journalism, government, or a civil society organization
- Education: university degree in political science, international relations, public administration, or security studies
- Option 2
- Experience: at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in analysis, journalism, government, or a civil society organization
- Education: 2 years of college/university studies
- strong understanding of U.S. policy toward Ukraine and expertise in conducting analysis and reporting
- thorough understanding of Ukraine’s political structure, institutions, and policies (political, economic, and social), as well as familiarity with parties, fractions, politicians, NGOs, and current trends
- strong analytical skills to evaluate information, prepare reports, and execute research efficiently
- ability to work under pressure, set priorities, and adapt rapidly
- excellent translation/interpretation skills (Ukrainian/English)
- strong user-level MS Word, computer, and internet skills
- high level of responsibility, judgment, and initiative
- fluent in Ukrainian and English (writing/speaking/reading)
Умови
- full-time position (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)
- stable employment
- competitive salary: USD $28,958 / Per Year
- medical and life insurance
- paid annual and sick leave
- military exemption for male employees
- training and professional development
- paid holiday days (Ukrainian and American holidays)