Political and Economic Affairs Officer Required by Embassy of Switzerland in Islamabad

23-Oct-2011 (Sunday)  in  The News  
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Political and Economic Affairs Officer
JOB MANDATE
The Embassy of Switzerland in Islamabad, Pakistan is looking for a young energetic individual for the
position of Political and Economic Affairs Officer, who will provide support to the Diplomatic Section
of the Embassy under the direct supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission. This is a full time position
based in Islamabad with an attractive salary package and fringe benefits.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
o Masters Degree in Political Science, Economics, Journalism, History or other related social
sciences.
o At least 3 years of work experience ¡ri a similar function ¡n government, non-government
organization, media, academia or foreign diplomatic mission.
o Strong knowledge of Pakistan’s system of government, foreign and domestic policy, key
economic and social trends and a strong network of contacts.
o Strong communication skills in English and Urdu (written and oral).
ADDITIONAL ASSET QUALIFICATION
o Strong computer skills in a Windows based environment
o Excellent research, analytical, planning, organizational and interpersonal skills
o Prior knowledge of Switzerland, oía knowledge of a Swiss national language is an asset
o Team player, effective communicator, creative analytical thinker, active learner
o Good understanding of current events and the national context
o Efficient, dependable, sets priorities to meet deadlines, able to organize workload and deliver results
under pressure
o Strong ability to draft general correspondence, communications material, media releases and
speeches
o Willingness to travel within the country and Afghanistan
Submission of Applications
Interested candidates should email their updated CV (max 3 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) in MS
WORD format to “hrl @sterling-swift.com” with the subject line “Political and Economic Affairs Officer”
The closing date for applications is Sunday 30 October, 2011.
Kindly ensure that you meet all requirements.
Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview and written test to assess their technical
abilities and knowledge
.....n are encouraged to apply. Telephone calls will not be entertained.
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