Employment Opportunity
U. S. Consulate General Karachi is seeking
applications from qualified individuals for the Political Assistant position. Attractive salary package and other benefits will be offered to the selected candidate.
Qualifications Required: University degree (14 years of education) in political science, history, journalism, public diplomacy, sociology, anthropology or law is required. Two years of professional experience in a field requiring knowledge of national and international political systems is required. Incumbent should have a thorough knowledge of the Pakistan, Sindh and/or Baluchistan political milieu to include relevant historical information. Knowledge of the province’s ethnic groups and political movements, parties and trends is required. A good knowledge of Pakistan’s NGOs and the laws pertaining to their operations in Pakistan is also required. Incumbent must be able to write correct, precise descriptive English prose. The incumbent will be expected to translate for Consulate and Embassy officials in meetings with speakers of the languages Urdu, Balochi, or Pashto. Incumbent must be able to make sophisticated political analyses and report them in a timely and easily understood manner.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must visit our website https://islamabad.usembassv.gov (click on Employment Opportunity under the Key Embassy Link) for the detailed position description, salary package and how to apply. Incomplete applications and late submissions will not be considered.
Deadline for submission of application is April 10, 2014.