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RESEARCH OFFICER (POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Research Officer (Political and Economic)
Position number: 8951
Research Officer, Political and Economic Section.
Objective
The Research Officer will support the work of the Political and Economic Policy Section of the Australian Embassy in Moscow, including by conducting research and analysis, writing reports, managing correspondence, liaising and networking with key clients, translating and interpreting as required, and representing the Embassy as appropriate.
The position reports directly to Australian-based officers in the Political and Economic Policy Section.
Job Skills
The applicant must possess the following skills and qualities:
• Tertiary degree (economics/international relations/politics an advantage)
• Minimum two years’ experience in a relevant position
• Fluency in Russian and English essential, including oral and written
• Ability and confidence to act as informal interpreter when required
• High level research and analysis skills
• Knowledge of the political, economic, and foreign policies of Russia and other CIS countries of accreditation
• Advanced computer literacy, including use of the internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Strong communication, interpersonal and representational skills
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Ability to work in a highly productive team
• Commitment to a high standard of ethics
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and openness to change
• Ability to undertake occasional short-term travel
Duties
In relation to Russia and other CIS countries of accreditation:
• Conduct research and analysis on political, economic and foreign policy issues of interest to the Australian Government, as directed. Use all publicly available resources to conduct this research, including the media, internet and contacts.
• Monitor the media daily and identify issues of interest to the Australian Government, as directed. Special interests will include domestic political and economic developments (including elections, macroeconomic reforms, etc), major foreign policy directions (including relationships with other countries, regions, etc), and participation in international organisations and multilateral negotiations (including in the United Nations, NATO, etc.).
• Provide written and oral reports in English, based on thorough research and analysis. Orally brief Australian visitors to the Embassy on political and economic developments in English, as directed.
• Develop a network of contacts to support the Embassy’s research work, including in the Russian bureaucracy, Parliament, research institutions, non-governmental organisations, and the regions.
• Support Australian-based officers in formal or informal discussions with other Governments or private industries to advance bilateral or multilateral issues. This may require interpreting and occasional travel to CIS countries of accreditation.
• Manage and prepare correspondence to advance Australia’s foreign and trade policy interests with Russia and other CIS countries of accreditation. Translate correspondence and documents into English or Russian as required.
• Represent the Embassy and Australian Government interests at relevant conferences, seminars and other representational events as required.
• Other duties as directed.
Remuneration
The Australian Government is a competitive employer…Roubles 61,498
SELECTION CRITERIA
RESEARCH OFFICER (POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC)
Application
Applicants should provide a written application in English addressing their claims against the selection criteria, including specific examples of demonstrated experience. Written applications should be no more than three pages in length, and should be accompanied by a CV and cover letter. Applicants should also provide the contact details of three referees who can support the applicant’s claims.
Non complying applications will not be considered.
The successful applicant must be willing to work out of hours and be available to travel to countries of accreditation as needed. All local staff, require a local police clearance before employment.
Applications should be forwarded by email to moscowjob@dfat.gov.au by close of business 16 July 2008.
Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated high-level ability to conduct research and analysis using the internet and other open-source materials, and to produce high-quality written reports in the English language. This includes in relation to political, economic, and foreign policy issues.
2. Demonstrated advanced ability to communicate fluently and effectively in Russian and English, including orally and in writing. Ability to undertake two-way interpretation and translation into Russian and English. Demonstrated familiarity with a variety of written styles, including reports, correspondence, emails, etc.
3. High-level organisational and coordination skills, including the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and contribute effectively to work objectives.
4. Strong understanding of Russian domestic politics and foreign policy, macroeconomic and trade policy, and legislative processes. Also an understanding of the main political and economic developments in other CIS countries of accreditation. Knowledge of contemporary Australia and Australian Government policies would be an advantage.
5. Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and conduct business effectively with a range of clients, including senior representatives in the public and private sectors. Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to undertake other duties as directed.