U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (USOAS) Program Specialist - (7690)
Job Title : U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (USOAS) Program Specialist
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Work Location : Washington, DC / Remote (as approved)
Cape Fox subsidiary Kwaan Tech is seeking an experienced Program Specialist (PS). The PS is responsible for performing a full range of duties supporting the U.
S. Mission of the Organization of American States (USOAS), serving the U.S. Permanent Representative to the OAS, who is a Senate-confirmed Ambassador, as well as the Political and Development sections of the Mission.
The position entails providing programmatic, research, and writing support for the Mission’s efforts to advance our regional foreign policy goals at the OAS.
Core Duties :
- Assist in preparations for meetings of the OAS Permanent Council and its various committees, including researching and writing background papers, drafting talking points, and taking notes.
- Participate in OAS committee meetings, presenting U.S. policy positions and supporting USOAS Alternate Representatives in drafting OAS declarations and resolutions.
- Draft and clear official communications with the OAS and its sub-institutions to promote USG collaboration.
- Support public affairs activities, including speeches and media appearances related to the U.S. relationship with the OAS and its Member States.
- Liaise with officers in Political, Economic, and Public Affairs Sections of U.S. Embassies to promote understanding of OAS work.
- Coordinate with Embassies to ensure OAS work furthers U.S. foreign policy objectives.
- Collaborate with other Offices and Bureaus in the Department to ensure policy positions at the OAS correspond with Department messaging.
- Provide support to activities across the Mission as needed, excluding inherently governmental work.
Travel Requirements : 0 - 10%
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as communications, international relations, or political science.
- Minimum of four years of work experience in international affairs, or two years with a Master’s degree.
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Basic understanding of federal government agencies.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office products.
- Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.
Highly Desired Qualifications :
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Proficiency in Spanish.
Category : Program / Project Management
Location : Washington, DC (DOS - HST Bldg.) - Washington, DC 20520 US (Primary)
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