Research Assistant (Foreign, Political and Economic Relations): Australian High Commission, Nairobi

The Australian High Commission, Nairobi is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Research Assistant.

Duties

As Research Assistant, the successful applicant will perform the following duties:

• Undertake liaison with contacts in countries of accreditation as required, including through meetings, telephone contacts, and formal procedures.
• Maintain contacts in countries of accreditation (Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda) and with the African Union in the field of foreign and trade policy.
• Arrange programs and appointments for Deputy Head of Mission (DHOM) in countries of accreditation, and assist with programs for Australian Government visitors.
• Monitor the media in Kenya and neighbouring countries.
• Prepare reports on economic and political issues in countries of accreditation.
• Engage in public diplomacy activities including organising official events, preparing newsletters and media releases, and maintaining the High Commission’s website.
• Undertake liaison with United Nations Environment Programme.

Written applications (maximum four pages) should address the following selection criteria:

• High level liaison and coordination skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High level verbal and written communication skills.
• High level IT skills, including familiarity with contacts databases.
• Demonstrated initiative, and the capacity to work under pressure.
• Interest in, and familiarity with, Kenyan and regional political and economic issues.
• Experience in research work, particularly in the political and economic fields.
• A university degree in a relevant field.

Salary

Starting monthly salary will be in the range of Kes. 99,910 - 138,043 depending on qualifications and experience. This is a two-year contract position with an option to extend.

Applications can be sent via email to australian.hc.kenya @ dfat.gov.au with subject heading ‘Recruitment (Political/Economic Research Assistant)’.

OR posted or delivered to:

Recruitment (Political/Economic Research Assistant)
Australian High Commission, Riverside Drive (400m off Chiromo Road),
PO Box 39341-00623
Nairobi

Applications close Friday, 31 July 2009.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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