Requirements
- University education in international studies, public policy, political science or law or related fields
- Minimum two years of professional experience in international relations, within either international organizations, political parties,
legislatures or academia/think-tanks
- Extensive knowledge of the political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), International agencies in BiH, and their activities and
mandates is required
- Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written
- Knowledge of the local language or most common lingua franca spoken in the Mission area
Responsibilities
- Prepares regular and ad-hoc reports on political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including the Mission Bi-Weekly, co-ordinates
the input from other political staff as needed and ensures that information is conveyed accurately and understandably
- Provides analysis, both oral and written, of trends affecting the Mission’s operating environment, advising the SRHoM and other senior
staff on any issues which require a response or action by the Mission
- Produces background material for meetings of the Head of Mission, Deputy Head of Mission and SRHoM with political interlocutors,
including briefing packages for high-level visitors, and attends and reports on these meetings as requested
- Drafts, as requested, articles, answers to interviews and speeches for the Head of Mission, Deputy Head of Mission and SRHoM, works
closely with the Spokesperson to ensure that final drafts incorporate clear messages
- Reviews, on behalf of the SRHoM, policy documents, project proposals, reports for external distribution and letters, ensuring that material
submitted for clearance is consistent with the Mission’s mandate and political objectives
Deadline: 20 June 2014