Title of Job                 Special Assistant to the Special Representative of the Secretary General and the Chief of Mission

Number                       2006 SA 01

Duty Station               Port au Prince, Haiti

Department                Organization of American States Special Mission for Strengthening Democracy in Haiti

 I.  Introduction
The incumbent reports to the Special Representative of the Secretary General /Chief of the OAS Special Mission.  The primary purpose of the position is to assist the Chief of Mission.
II.  Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will :
Accompany the SRSG/Chief of Mission to meetings and write reports on these meetings

Represent the OAS Special Mission at meetings/seminars/conferences with Haitian officials, civil society, national and international NGOs, UN, and the diplomatic community.

Draw up briefing notes and papers for the SRSG/Chief of Mission on topics related to the work of the Mission.

Organize appointments and attend appointments with members of the donor and the international community

Draft assessment papers, reports, briefing papers, talking points, statements, speeches, meeting notes , etc.

Draft and distribute agenda for meetings.  Take notes at these meetings

Draft correspondence and responses to correspondence for the SRSG/Chief of Mission

Interpret into French for the Chief of Mission

Liaise with OAS Headquarters and provide requested information

Disseminate information as well as policy decisions on substantive matters transmitted from  Headquarters.

Peruse the print media for references to the OAS, the OAS Special Mission.  Advise the /SRSG Chief of Mission of the contents of such.

Other duties as required by the SRSG/Chief of Mission

III.  Qualifications

Education

An advanced university degree in international relations, political science, public policy, law, social sciences or a related field of study. A first degree with a relevant combination of academic and professional qualifications will also be acceptable. 

Experience

A minimum of  5 years of progressively responsible experience in international relations,.  Previous experience with an international organization would be an asset. 

 Language

Fluency in English and French.  Knowledge of Spanish and Haitian Creole a definite advantage.

 Competencies

Excellent report writing and computer skills are required. Ability to work individually or in a team in a multicultural environment a must.

 HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted to applicationsoassmh@oas.org
[fax (509) 244-6569 / 244-6589 ], and should include a cover letter explaining your suitability for the position as well as a recent Curriculum Vitae.  Please cite  three references and their contact information.

Closing date for applications is 17 March 2006