US Embassy Dakar hiring Program Specialist.
• Salary: 25,250,673 CFA/year
• Closing date: 15 September 2023

Job description
The Senior Program Management Assistant is the senior Locally Employed Staff (LES) in the INL section and will assist the INL Coordinator in carrying out responsibilities of management of bilateral and regional program funds and activities. The incumbent is an integral member of the U.S. Embassy’s INL office; s/he provides specialized technical assistance and management responsibilities for a portfolio of activities dealing generally with INL’s law enforcement assistance programs.
S/he is responsible for program analysis, building of contacts with Senegal leaders in the justice sector, writing analytical cables and preparation of standardized INL-required reporting. This position will also provide support for regional programs within the trans Saharan Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP).


Job requirements
• Master’s degree in business administration, economics, international relations, political science, or law.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in handling research and analysis, in the field of justice sector (including law enforcement and corrections), politics, or government, and newspaper reporting on such matters.
• Thorough knowledge of the host country’s political, economic, and social structure. Thorough knowledge of Senegal’s justice sector. Knowledge of the functions of various Senegalese government agencies. Must have a comprehensive understanding of U.S. foreign policy and assistance objectives. First hand acquaintance of Senegalese government officials.

• Level IV (fluent/ written/spoken, including the ability to translate) English, French with strong English writing capabilities. (This may be tested).
• Wide –ranging analytical ability is required with emphasis on political, judicial, and economic spheres. Ability to obtain material from varied sources and prepare reports of a factual nature imprecise and accurate form.
• Must have knowledge of Senegalese and American protocol and social customs, personalities, and organizations, and should be able to move comfortably and knowledgeably within the varied levels of required contacts.
• Must be a self-starter and show initiative.