Applications are sought from suitably qualified individuals to undertake duties as a Research Officer.
The main responsibilities, include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking effectively, the identification of pertinent information on key policy areas and specific subjects;
• Analysing data sets, reading and summarising existing research, media, reports, briefing materials and other relevant documents;
• Producing reports;
• Undertaking timely the provision of information/ data ;
• Inputting research into the planning of visits and other events;
• Providing support as required including administrative tasks, such as the coordination and planning of public, private meetings and organisation of Ministerial Visits and other events; and
• Undertaking any other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

Applicants should have the following:
• University Degree in International Relations, Public Relations, Research or in any other relevant field;
• 1-2 years working experience in Research in a Diplomatic Mission or other international environment
• Good  writing and verbal Communication Skills with the ability to prepare comprehensive and accurate reports
• Poses good analytical and writing skills
• Be fully proficient in English. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
• Have strong IT Skills and the ability to condense research into concise briefing material
• Have the ability to carry out duties in a professional, efficient and effective manner
• Have good knowledge of Diplomacy and International Relations, international system, norms, practices and mechanisms
• Be innovative, flexible, adaptable and should have the ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.

Applications with all relevant supporting documents, including documentary evidence of the applicant’s eligibility to work in Switzerland, should be sent to the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Zambia at info@zambianmission.ch or 37-39 Rue de Vermont, 1202 Genève no later than Tuesday, 21 February, 2023.