About the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
The role of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is to advance the interests of Australia and Australians internationally. This involves strengthening Australia’s security, enhancing Australia’s prosperity, delivering an effective and high-quality overseas aid program
and helping Australian travellers and Australians overseas.
The department provides foreign, trade and development policy advice to the Australian Government. DFAT also works with other Australian government agencies to drive coordination of Australia’s pursuit of global, regional and bilateral interests.
About the position:
The Senior Policy Analyst undertakes detailed research and preparation of complex reports, regarding major geopolitical issues affecting the Horn of Africa and key strategic, political and economic issues in Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and the Central African Republic.
Position: Senior Policy Analyst
Qualifications/Experience:
• High-level research and analysis skills
• Very strong written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, including
good representational skills in dealing with a wide range of clients, cultures and
expectations
• English fluency, and fluency in Ethiopian languages essential.
• Strong general knowledge of political, economic, security and other developments affecting
the Horn of Africa and the wider African continent
• Strong organisational skills
• Capacity to understand and support knowledge sharing in an organisational environment,
and
• Ability to work independently
| Salary | ETB 44,086 per calendar month + medical insurance program |
Applications close at 11:30pm Tuesday, 22 November 2022.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Position Description and complete the application pack at the link below. The application is your opportunity to tell the selection panel why you want to work in this role at the Embassy, what you can offer the Embassy and how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications are applicable to the role.
Do not attach additional documents to your application email. If you do so, your application will not be considered.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
To apply, please submit the Application Form to Recruitment-AddisAbaba@dfat.gov.au
LINK TO POSITION DESCRIPTION + APPLICATION FORM
