- U.S. Mission to the European Union
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Full-time
Political Assistant (Refugee Program Assistant)
- U.S. Mission to the European Union
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
- U.S. Mission to the European Union
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
DUTIES:
To serve as program assistant in the refugee and migration unit of the U.S. Mission's Political Cluster, providing management and substantive support to the Humanitarian and Refugee Affairs (PRM) officer and fulfilling all duties of the PRM officer in his or her absence.
Analysis and Reporting
Responsible for analysis and reporting on European Commission and Parliament activities affecting refugees and asylum seekers world-wide, which includes developing working-level contacts at the Commission, international organizations, and other stakeholders, and advocating on behalf of policies in line with U.S. priorities.
Responsible for analysis and reporting on European Union and European NGO activities related to migration policy and trends within the EU and the region.
Responsible for analysis and reporting on European Union and European NGO activities in the field of humanitarian assistance and advocating of USG policy, including monitoring and facilitation of USEU collaboration in this field under the Transatlantic agenda. This includes working with USAID counterparts, meeting with EU contacts, analyzing written materials, and attending international and local conferences.
Administrative Duties
QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS:
Requirements
Education Requirements
Completion of University degree in international affairs, political science, humanitarian affairs, or related field.
Evaluations
Qualifications
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
BENEFITS AND OTHER INFO:
Benefits
Agency Benefits
Other Information
Hiring preference selection process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring preference order
IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations.
HOW TO APPLY:
All applicants must create an ERA profile and submit their complete application through ERA for each vacancy of their interest.
A complete application means that your ERA profile outlines how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the vacancy announcement (education, experience and language proficiency), and contains the required attachments.
For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents
NOTE: Resume and cover letter are not required documents and will not be considered in the recruitment process. Instead, please complete your Electronic Recruitment Application profile thoroughly to capture all information you would like for the recruiters to consider.
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants
Eligible Family Member Applicants
Clarification
If you have a diploma of one of the following countries, your diploma is automatically recognized:
In case you have a foreign diploma from a country not listed above, preferably submit the professionally recognized version by cfwb/naric as outlined on our website. The recognition type that applies for this vacancy is: level recognition. The process may take about 90 days.
Next Steps
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Applicants, who may need reasonable accommodation during the interview process may contact the Human Resources Office to coordinate the reasonable accommodation at the moment when they receive the invitation to a test/interview.
For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Brussels.
To serve as program assistant in the refugee and migration unit of the U.S. Mission's Political Cluster, providing management and substantive support to the Humanitarian and Refugee Affairs (PRM) officer and fulfilling all duties of the PRM officer in his or her absence.
Analysis and Reporting
Responsible for analysis and reporting on European Commission and Parliament activities affecting refugees and asylum seekers world-wide, which includes developing working-level contacts at the Commission, international organizations, and other stakeholders, and advocating on behalf of policies in line with U.S. priorities.
Responsible for analysis and reporting on European Union and European NGO activities related to migration policy and trends within the EU and the region.
Responsible for analysis and reporting on European Union and European NGO activities in the field of humanitarian assistance and advocating of USG policy, including monitoring and facilitation of USEU collaboration in this field under the Transatlantic agenda. This includes working with USAID counterparts, meeting with EU contacts, analyzing written materials, and attending international and local conferences.
Administrative Duties
- Serve as liaison for PRM and, arranging services as needed (i.e., procurement, travel, motor pool or systems support);
- Monitors PRM budget;
- Attends ICASS council meetings in absence of FSO;
- Develops schedules for PRM-related TDY visits to Brussels, based on understanding of EU organizations;
- Handles other administrative tasks necessary for functioning of the office.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS:
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of two years previous work in an administrative capacity for a governmental, non-profit and/or private organization.
- Job knowledge: Understanding of European Union institutions and how they function and relate with each other and the United States. Familiarity with, or ability to quickly become familiar with, refugee issues and/or international humanitarian law.
Education Requirements
Completion of University degree in international affairs, political science, humanitarian affairs, or related field.
Evaluations
- Language: Fluency in English. This may be tested;
- Skills and abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills plus literacy in MS Office Software and Internet Technology required;
- Equal employment opportunity (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
BENEFITS AND OTHER INFO:
Benefits
Agency Benefits
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits;
- For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office;
- The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information
Hiring preference selection process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring preference order
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran;
- AEFM / USEFM;
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights.
IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations.
HOW TO APPLY:
All applicants must create an ERA profile and submit their complete application through ERA for each vacancy of their interest.
A complete application means that your ERA profile outlines how you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the vacancy announcement (education, experience and language proficiency), and contains the required attachments.
For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents
NOTE: Resume and cover letter are not required documents and will not be considered in the recruitment process. Instead, please complete your Electronic Recruitment Application profile thoroughly to capture all information you would like for the recruiters to consider.
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants
- Residency and/or Work Permit;
- Secondary school diploma (preferably a copy recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities);
- Language Scores (if available).
Eligible Family Member Applicants
- Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent);
- Passport copy;
- DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable);
- SF-50 (if applicable).
Clarification
If you have a diploma of one of the following countries, your diploma is automatically recognized:
- USA;
- Belgium;
- Netherlands;
- Luxembourg;
- International diplomas awarded by the European University Institute Firenze.
In case you have a foreign diploma from a country not listed above, preferably submit the professionally recognized version by cfwb/naric as outlined on our website. The recognition type that applies for this vacancy is: level recognition. The process may take about 90 days.
Next Steps
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Applicants, who may need reasonable accommodation during the interview process may contact the Human Resources Office to coordinate the reasonable accommodation at the moment when they receive the invitation to a test/interview.
For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Brussels.
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