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The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is a bipartisan independent federal commission that monitors and seeks to advance the internationally recognized freedom of thought, conscience, religion, or belief and related human rights.
Established as part of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, USCIRF's primary responsibilities are to make foreign policy recommendations to the President, Secretary of State, and Congress related to the status and impact of freedom of religion or belief around the world. USCIRF's activities include disseminating information to the public and policymakers through op-editorials, press statements, and policy briefs; participating in Congressional hearings; convening public hearings and expert briefings; engaging in overseas diplomatic visits and inquiries; engaging with Administration officials, members of Congress, think tanks, and policy experts; participating in multilateral fora; and generating expert studies on critical issues. More information about USCIRF is available at www.uscirf.gov.
USCIRF is seeking a Researcher to provide research and analytical support for the Policy and Research Team, with a particular focus on the East Asia-Pacific region, as well as conduct administrative tasks as assigned. The Researcher will: monitor and analyze religious freedom conditions and related human rights overseas; monitor and assess U.S. foreign policy; assist with the development of policy recommendations for the U.S. government to advance freedom of religion or belief abroad; monitor, develop, and report on opportunities for advancing the implementation of USCIRF-recommended policies; assist with the research, editing, and drafting of annual report materials, briefing memos, special reports, and correspondence; and build and maintain extensive contacts with relevant counterparts in the U.S. government, NGOs, academia, and other organizations focused on freedom of religion or belief and related human rights.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
09/25/2017 to 10/06/2017
$45,000 - $65,000 per year
Depending on Experience
AD 1
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Some international travel may be required.
No
Permanent - Excepted Service
Full-Time
No
USCIRF-RE-17-06
480346500
Reporting to the Director of International Law and Policy, the Researcher's primary responsibilities involve the following:
1. Research and Policy Analysis/Formulation
Desired Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
At minimum poses a Masters' degree in a relevant field. An advanced degree is a must.
USCIRF offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, ten Federal holidays, life insurance, and medical benefits.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This job is excepted from the competitive civil service. Applicants will be evaluated and deemed either eligible or ineligible based on the relevance and quality of their experience and education and on the desired qualifications described above.
Pursuant to section 204(c) of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, as amended, USCIRF staff members are hired "on the basis of professional and nonpartisan qualifications.
Resume, Cover Letter, Writing sample (no more than 5 pages) and References.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply, candidates should email or fax a cover letter, resume, three references, and a writing sample (no more than five pages) to: jobs@uscirf.gov
or
Fax: (202) 523-5020
Applications sent via email should be in PDF format. Application not in PDF format will not be accepted.
Applications will be held in strict confidence. After submitting your application for this position, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application materials. USCIRF will only contact you if we wish to schedule an interview or if we require additional information or references.
No calls please.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480346500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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