Political Specialist

Veľvyslanectvo USA

Place of work
Hviezdoslavovo nam. 4, Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
September/October 2017
Wage (gross)
From EUR 2.700 / month

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Political Specialist acts as a primary advisor on the full range of political and human rights issues (current and past political events, changes on the political scene, key political players) to Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, Political-Economic Section, and other involved Embassy staff. Provides political reporting and analysis ranging from elementary to very complex political issues.

Information about the selection process

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS August 24, 2017

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IN ENGLISH via email: [email protected]

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)

Personality requirements and skills

1. EDUCATION:
Master’s university degree in social or political science or international relations or equivalent is required.

2. EXPERIENCE:
Minimum 5 years’ professional-level experience in public or social sciences institutions, state administration, international organizations, NGOs.
Previous work experience with social and political institutions focusing on analysis and research.

3. LANGUAGE:
English – level IV (fluent)
Required fluent both written and oral skills in political, cultural, academic and other related areas.
Slovak – level IV (fluent), both written and spoken.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Outstanding writing skills in Slovak and English and good oral presentation. Ability to present well-organized thoughts and clear insight. Good knowledge of diplomatic ethics and social principles, flexibility in sensitive situations. Ability to interpret sequentially between English and Slovak.

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Brief description of the company

Veľvyslanectvo USA sa nachádza v Bratislave a je jediným ZÚ USA na Slovensku. Vzniklo v roku 1993 po rozdelení Československa a vzniku samostatnej SR.

Number of employees

50-99 employees
ID: 3156414  Dátum zverejnenia: 10.8.2017  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: From EUR 2.700 / month