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The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tripoli is inviting applications for the position as
assistant political officer
starting 1 April 2024 (application by 20 January 2025)

The position will be full time (40h/week). The position is initially limited to one year, an extension is possible.

The position includes the following tasks:

- Support the political team of the Embassy
- MoAssistance in the reporting work of the political team
- Independent research and analyses of information and statistics on political issues
- Monitoring political developments in media and social media
- Liaising with Libyan contacts
- Occasional translation Arabic-English in official meetings or writing
- Logistical preparation of official visits and occasionally accompanying official visits

Required professional and personal qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree desirable) in political/ social sciences, economics or comparable subjects
- Several years of professional experience in the field of political work or in the academic field; experience with media work desirable
- Very good written and oral English and Arabic skills
- IT skills, including Microsoft office software and other related software

Applicants should fulfil the following profile:

- Committed and independent style of working within an international environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; especially concerning reporting
- Strong analytical skills
- Very good English and Arabic language skills; German skills are desirable
- Extensive knowledge of Libyan and regional political developments and context, as well as economic and social developments
- Strong teamworking skills and a sense of responsibility
- Resilience, flexibility and reliability (including willingness to work outside of regular working hours)

The Embassy offers:

- A challenging, meaningful job within a collegial team environment
- Mostly regular working hours
- Very good employment contract terms and conditions in accordance with Libyan labour and social security laws

After successful completion of the recruitment process, a security check and health check will be performed. Co-operation of the successful candidate is a prerequisite.

The Embassy is committed to promoting equal professional opportunities and therefore particularly welcomes the applications of qualified female candidates.

Applicants without Libyan citizenship must have a valid residence and work permit for Libya.

Please submit your application in English, including the following documents as PDFs:

- Cover letter stating your motivation for the application
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduation certificates, employer references or letters of recommendation
- Place of residence

By 20 January 2025
to vw-s1@trip.diplo.de

Please note that only complete applications will by taken into consideration for the position.

For further information, please contact the administration of the German Embassy in Tripoli,
by phone +218 21 3692188 or by e-mail at info@tripolis.diplo.de


Information on data protection in accordance with Article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation can be found at : www.tripolis.diplo.de/ly-de/datenschutz .