Political Military Assistant

About this role

The role is for a Political-Military Assistant in the Political office of the U.S. Mission in Abuja. The position covers counterterrorism and political-military affairs, builds contacts, prepares cable reporting, and engages with host government, NGO, UN, and international officials to advance U.S. interests. The role also includes reporting on political, economic, and social issues in Kwara, Niger, and Kogi states, and supports briefing papers for senior leadership as well as coordinating policy engagements and logistics for visiting delegations and advocacy related to defence articles. It is aimed at candidates with a background in political, security or international affairs who can support diplomacy and policy work in Nigeria. The employer is the U.S. Mission in Abuja, a diplomatic mission representing the United States in Nigeria.

What you would do

• Cover counterterrorism and political-military affairs in the section.
• Build contacts with host government, NGO, UN and international officials.
• Author cable reporting and engage in diplomatic advocacy to advance U.S. interests.
• Provide input to briefing papers for Department leadership.
• Manage policy engagements and logistics for visiting delegations.
• Advocate for acquisitions of U.S. defence articles.
• Report on political, economic and social issues in Kwara, Niger and Kogi states.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, public administration, history or related fields.
• At least three years of professional work experience in an office environment with strong writing and analytical skills development.

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