Research Officer Australian Embassy Paris

RESEARCH OFFICER, AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
Gross Monthly Salary € 2601.99 * 13 months

Applications are invited from persons interested in the position of Research Officer at the Australian Embassy, Paris.

The duty statement and the selection criteria for the position are attached.

The position is full-time (35 hours per week) and will be available early January 2010.
Applications for the position should include:

• Letter of application (no more than 1 page)
• Resume
• Statement of claims against general requirements and selection criteria (no more than 2 pages)

Your statement should focus on your achievements; identify how your experience, knowledge, skills/abilities, personal qualities and other qualifications help you meet the selection criteria. Please indicate specific examples of tasks or projects that you have undertaken, problems you have solved or achievements relevant to the criteria and the duties.  Provide a clear picture of your roles and responsibilities in the functions and tasks that you describe. This will also demonstrate your written skills and your ability to communicate succinctly and effectively. 

Incomplete applications or applications not meeting general requirements and selection criteria will not be considered.

Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources Section, Australian Embassy, 4 rue Jean Rey, 75015 Paris or by email to recruitment.paris@dfat.gov.au by Cob Monday 16 November 2009.
 
Duty Statement

1. Undertake research and prepare reports and analysis on political and economic developments in France;

2. Create and maintain a database of biographies of key figures in France and other countries of accreditation; prepare biographies as required;

3. Liaise with French judicial authorities over requests for mutual assistance in legal matters from the Australian Government; draft Third Person Notes; follow up cases as required;

4. Translate documents from French into English.  Prepare correspondence in English and French as required;

5. Organise visit programs for senior Australian officials and assist with preparation and organisation of Ministerial visits, including making appointments and arranging logistics in conjunction with other sections; accompany visitors as required;

6. Attend conferences and seminars as required; develop the Embassy's relations with think tanks and research institutions;

7. Monitor and report on developments in other countries of accreditation (e.g Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania), including through media and government websites;

8. Other duties as required.

General requirements

• Applicants must submit a copy of a valid work permit/visa for employment in France.  Applications that do not specifically address and satisfy this requirement will not be considered.
• Fluency in English and French (oral and written) is essential.  Applicants being considered for the position may be required to undertake, and if so pass at a high level, oral and written tests in English and French.
• High level skills in IT systems and internet are essential.  Applicants being considered for the position may be required to undertake a test to demonstrate their capacity to use such software. 

Selection Criteria:

• Strong research abilities
• Strong organisational skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well within small and busy team
• Flexibility and initiative