Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Political/Economic ESTH Specialist
Duties
The incumbent serves as central point-of-contact and senior policy advisor to the Front Office and Political-Economic Section staff on Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) issues, including issues of wildlife conservation and combatting wildlife trafficking. The incumbent communicates and advocates for U.S. government policy policy priorities, and develops short- and long-term partnerships across a wide range of government and non-government contacts in Zambia, including local cooperating partners and NGOs. The ESTH Specialist coordinates information-sharing and reporting with the USG interagency community, maintains high-level contacts, and analyzes and differentiates among a broad range of political, legal, and practical factors to identify, develop, and implement policy and project priorities. The incumbent manages projects, organizes meetings and events, prepares sectoral analysis, manages grants, and travels to representing USG interests.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the environment or science management, policy, or law field (including natural science, engineering, water resources, land and water management, natural resource management, environmental policy, environmental law, fisheries and marine sciences, wildlife management, and geography) with duties including program development, management, and evaluation, and/or development of policy analysis, advice, and recommendations is required.
Job knowledge: Must have knowledge of roles and responsibilities of key Mission offices and personnel; USG and Mission priorities in the areas of environment, science, technology, and health (ESTH) policy; and basic administrative policies and procedures. Must have knowledge of key institutions and persons involved in ESTH policy; the policy-making environment (how policy is made and carried out in the various contexts); ESTH issues (e.g., water resources, biodiversity, clean energy, fisheries, sustainable agriculture, scientific research, etc.).
Education Requirements:
Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in a field relating to environment or science policy (e.g. natural science, engineering, water resources, land and water management, natural resource management, environmental policy, environmental law, fisheries and marine sciences, wildlife management, geography) is required.
Evaluations:
Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.
Language: Fluent in English Language and Good Working Knowledge in Bemba or Nyanja
Skills and abilities: Ability to plan, organize, and execute complex research projects; execute programs within the portfolio. Must be able to draft and prepare written analysis & reports, and deliver precise and accurate factual & analytical reports. Ability to manage budgets, spreadsheets; and an understanding of statistical arithmetic. Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, internet, and State Department web-based applications. Availability and ability travel — for up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays at facilities with a wide range of challenges.
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.
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 Lusaka 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:
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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:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.
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Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Closing Date : 30th May, 2022

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