Lowongan Kerja Jakarta Raya Posisi Political Specialist di American Embassy

Announcement Number: Jakarta-2023-*** Hiring Agency: Embassy Jakarta Position Title: Political Specialist (Supervisory Political Specialist) Open Period: 04/28/2023 – 05/12/2023 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+7 Series/Grade: LE – 1605 11 Salary: IDR Rp445.996.176 /Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours/week Promotion Potential: LE-11

The supervisory Political Specialist is responsible for supervising POL Section Locally Employed Staff (LES) and assisting Foreign Service Officers in reporting and analyzing political developments and social trends, as well as developing and maintaining high level Indonesian political contacts from within the Government of Indonesia (both local and national level), political parties, academia, and civil society.   The incumbent has primary responsibility for the embassy’s efforts on domestic politics, the executive branch, elections, and political parties, including researching and reporting on those topics for the preparation of cables and annual reports.   The incumbent will also be called upon to brief and advise political section and front office leadership on the political developments of the day.

EXPERIENCE:  At least five years progressively responsible subject matter experience in any political/labor/human rights field is required.  Of which, at least one year of supervisory experience is required.

(Please note that one credited year of working experience is equal to 40 hours/week x 52 weeks or 2080 hours.) JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Understanding of Indonesia’s political system, organization of the government structures, historical background of the country, and the nature of the political, social, and religious culture of the country is required.

LANGUAGE:  Fluent in speaking/reading/writing in Bahasa Indonesia and English are required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Superior analytical and drafting skills in English and Indonesian; superior contact development skills; strong computer skills; ability to take initiative and work independently to plan, organize, and execute complex reports and visits. 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.

* 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.

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position. All Applicants:

• Degree with transcript
• Proof of citizenship

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor’s

Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)