VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - Political Officer (Maternity leave cover)

The Royal Norwegian Embassy to BiH is located in Sarajevo. The Embassy has a staff of 14 persons. The main task of the Embassy is to promote Norway’s interests in BiH; keeping the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oslo informed about the developments in BiH, assisting Norwegian citizens with consular matters as well as working with Norwegian project assistance.

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Type of position: Full-time, 40 hours a week.

Duration of posting: This is a temporary position due to a need for a maternity leave cover. The contract will last from 1 October 2021 – 1 August 2022.

Applications must be written in English and shall be sent to [email protected] or by post to the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Ferhadija 20, 71000 Sarajevo. The envelope/email should be titled “Application for Political Officer Vacancy”.

Applications shall contain a CV (including two references) and a cover letter (motivation).

Deadline for application:  9 August 2021.

Shortlisted candidates will have to be available in early September 2021 for a written examination and interview(s).

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The Political Officer will have a unique opportunity to learn and develop a range of skills. As part of the team at the Embassy he/she will play an important role in nurturing the continued relationship between BiH and Norway. The main task of the Political Officer will be to provide analysis on the political and economic situation in BiH. The Political Officer will work closely with the Ambassador of Norway to BiH and the Counsellor.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and report on the main political developments in BiH.
• Prepare briefs, talking points, draft speeches and interviews.
• Attend relevant meetings and conferences.
• Maintain regular contact with key local and international stakeholders.
• Jointly with other colleagues provide support in the work related to communications/social media and cultural cooperation issues.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and experience:

• Citizen of BiH.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Politics, Law, Economics, or related field. A Master’s degree will be considered as an asset.
• At least two years of professional working experience in matters related to the job description.
• Excellent oral and written English. Knowledge of Norwegian will be considered as an advantage.
• Fluent in Bosnian/Serbian/Croatian.

Other requirements:

• A strong knowledge and interest in the political and economic developments in BiH.
• Knowledge of the political structure of BiH and its Euro-Atlantic integration processes.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet short deadlines.
• Proven networking skills.
• Critical, independent, and objective thought.
• Good literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
• Availability for travel in BiH.

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