Position title: Officer in the Political Department of the Austrian Embassy
Location: Austrian Embassy, 3524 International Court, NW Washington DC, 20008
Start of Employment: beginning of June 2019
Salary: US$ 4,000.00 gross per month (salary and employment details will be confirmed upon offer of employment). This is a full-time staff position.
Short description: The Officer shall assist the Head of the Political Department
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Drafting reports on US domestic and foreign policy for the Head of the Political Department
- Drafting presentations and correspondence in German and English
- Supporting outreach to U.S. government agencies, Think Tanks, NGOs and interest groups
- Representing the Head of the Political Department at meetings and events
- Preparing and coordinating the visiting program of incoming delegations from Austria including organizational administrative tasks such as making hotel and flight reservations
- Additional duties as assigned by the Head of the Political Department, including administrative tasks
Position Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Graduate studies preferably in law, political sciences or international relations
- Work experience preferred
- Work permit for the United States preferred
Skills:
- Excellent command of written and spoken German and English
- Sound knowledge of the political situation in the USA and Austria
- Excellent communicative and organizational skills
- Motivated, detail-oriented, flexible and stress-resistant
- Responsible-minded and discretionary behavior
- Excellent command of MS office
To apply:
Please apply in writing by May 10, 2019, reference: Job Application: Officer in the Political Department, by e-mail only to: washington-ob@bmeia.gv.at
Applications should be in German and should include:
- A CV of not more than two pages
- A cover letter of not more than one page, explaining why you match the above profile
Please do not attach copies of certificates or references. These will be requested at a later stage. Only those applicants who meet the above detailed requirements will be contacted for an interview. Travel expenses will not be refunded.