The mission of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies is to advance African security by expanding understanding, providing a trusted platform for dialogue, building enduring partnerships, and catalyzing strategic solutions. This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.

Duties

Specific duties include: Program Support: Support the development, planning, and execution of hosted events. Oversee translation of publications, maintain distribution lists and publication inventory, curate impact metrics, and provide periodic travel support Africa Center for Strategic Studies 2 Research: Conduct background research in support of Africa Center publications and infographics (including on African elections, term limits, legacies of military governments, and designated country contexts). Edit and provide substantive feedback to Africa Center research products. Interview subject matter experts and practitioners in support of Africa Center research initiatives. Identify, compile, and analyze quantitative datasets in support of research projects. Research and write analytic products for Africa Center and external publications.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
• Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 20 % of the time.
• The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must: Required Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a relevant discipline Demonstrated relevant professional experience and aptitude in African security studies and program management Previous African studies or Africa experience. Outstanding analytical, writing, and oral communications skills with an ability to express complex concepts and findings in clear and concise prose to a foreign policy audience Excellent research capacity including proficiency to independently explore literature and distill relevant issues across a range of African security topics Strong editing skills. Ability to provide constructive comments and quality control on research documents as they are drafted and finalized Highly organized individual with ability to plan, schedule, and implement comprehensive projects. Mature personality who can take initiative, work independently, and stay focused on a task through to completion. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse cultures in a team-based work environment. Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to multi-task. Desired Qualifications: Ability to effectively converse professionally in French, Arabic, or an African language Field experience in Africa Previous published works Experience in building collaborative relationships across agencies and organizations

Education

Education Requirement: Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or, international equivalent.

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.

• • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
  • For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.

Contacts

• Address DSCA - DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY Apply Online Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]