The United States and the Republic of Rwanda enjoy a partnership that began in 1962 just after the Rwandan independence. This Rwanda-American partnership is deeply rooted in the shared ideals of our two countries. The U.S. Embassy in Kigali works together with the Republic of Rwanda to strengthen our partnership by advancing the key goals of regional stability, economic prosperity, and democratic transition within the Republic of Rwanda and in the Great Lakes region. Through its diplomatic and public activities, the U.S. Embassy seeks to ensure regional stability through our shared commitment to security organizations like UN Agencies, Great Lakes and East African security organizations. We support economic activity by encouraging U.S. commercial ties with and promoting U.S. investment in the Republic of Rwanda. We actively support the transition to a vibrant democracy that encourages civic participation, legal reform, and respect for human rights. Our third goal is to promote health with special emphasis on combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. Our historic partnership is alive and thriving today in the U.S. Embassy’s engagement in the Republic of Rwanda.
Website: https://rw.usembassy.gov/
Political Specialist
Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-024R
The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for Political Specialist. The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.
Duties: The Political Specialist seeks to strengthen the U. S. Embassy’s understanding of Rwanda’s government, political parties, and civil society organizations, and their intersection with culture and current events. By undertaking original research and developing and maintaining a range of contacts at appropriate levels in government, political parties, and civil society, s/he ensures Embassy leadership and Department of State officials remain informed of how political developments in Rwanda are and/or may impact U. S. government interests. The incumbent takes initiative to facilitate cooperation between Rwandan government and society and the U. S., proactively identifying opportunities for engagement in pursuit of U.S. interests. The Political Specialist reports to the FS-03 Senior Political Officer The position will also receive direct tasking from the FS-02 Political and Economic Chief. Incumbent works independently, with priorities set by the political section and front office.
All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by September 20, 2024.
Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.
