Job Summary: The Political/Economic Commercial Associate maintains reporting and research responsibilities, advisory and related services of broad scope, complexity and sensitivity in the fields of political and economic reporting. They prepare extensive spot and in-depth analytical reports on a wide range of sensitive political and economic issues, including tracking legislative and legal issues, in the context of national issues and articulates the implications for interests. They produce and/or contribute to a full range of written products, including cables, required political and economic annual reports, briefing memos, talking points, and other memoranda. Incumbent supports USG visitors and officers permanently assigned to the section and liaises frequently with other sections in the Mission. Qualifications, Skills and Experience:NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. The applicants for the United States US Embassy Political/Economic Commercial Associate job opportunity should have completed two years of College/University Studies. Required.A minimum of two years of experience in political, economic or social analysis and report writing, in areas such as law, politics, economics, or journalism.Broad working knowledge of foreign policy objectives and understanding of internal political reporting requirements.Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical, communication, or planning and organizational skills is required.Ability to develop and maintain a range of contacts within the host-country government, local parties, security forces, local NGOs and civil society is required.Basic understanding of economic statistics and data in order to analyze political information.Must be proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Internet.Language: Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing of English is required.