Political Assistant (USEFMs) > Brussels > Joboolo BE :
Company : US Embassy Brussels Location : Brussels Brussels From : Talent BE
!!!If the candidate meets all the onboarding criteria they could start working as of June.
Security Clearance Required:
Secret/Confidential Clearance Appointment Type Temporary Appointment Type Details:
Definite not to Exceed 5 years.
(FMA) Definite Not to Exceed 1 year.
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Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:
Full Time (40 hours per week)Start date:
Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.If the candidate meets all the onboarding criteria they could start working as of June.
Supervisory Position:
No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No Travel Required:
Not Required Duties To serve as program assistant in the refugee and migration unit of the U.S.
Mission's Political Cluster, providing management and substantive support to the Humanitarian and Refugee Affairs (PRM) officer and fulfilling all duties of the PRM officer in his or her absence.Analysis and ReportingResponsible for analysis and reporting on European Commission and Parliament activities affecting refugees and asylum seekers world-wide, which includes developing working-level contacts at the Commission, international organizations, and other stakeholders, and advocating on behalf of policies in line with U.S.
priorities.Responsible for analysis and reporting on European Union and European NGO activities related to migration policy and trends within the EU and the region. Responsible for analysis and reporting on European Union and European NGO activities in the field of humanitarian assistance and advocating of USG policy, including monitoring and facilitation of USEU collaboration in this field under the Transatlantic agenda.
This includes working with USAID counterparts, meeting with EU contacts, analyzing written materials, and attending international and local conferences.Administrative Duties Serve as liaison for PRM and, arranging services as needed (i.e., procurement, travel, motor pool or systems support).Monitors PRM budget.Attends ICASS council meetings in absence of FSO.Develops schedules for PRM-related TDY visits to Brussels, based on understanding of EU organizations.Handles other administrative tasks necessary for functioning of the office.
Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years previous work in an administrative capacity for a governmental, non-profit and/or private organization.JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Understanding of European Union institutions and how they function and relate with each other and the United States.
Familiarity with, or ability to quickly become familiar with, refugee issues and/or international humanitarian law.
Education Requirements:
Completion of University degree in international affairs, political science, humanitarian affairs, or related field.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Fluency in English.
This may be tested.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent interpersonal skills plus literacy in MS Office Software and Internet Technology required. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):
The U.S.
Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret/Confidential certification.
Benefits and Other Info Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S.
Mission in Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.
Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran*AEFM / USEFMFS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights ** * IMPORTANT:
Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.
A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. * * This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following . US EmbassyBrussels BrusselsBrussels
