Democracy Officer, FSL-02, Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, Office of Cuban Affairs (LAC/CUBA) (U.S. Citizens only)

Serve as a Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights Advisor.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Friday 20 Dec 2024 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Serve as a Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights Advisor.

You have:

  • Proven experience in democracy and governance programming.
  • Expertise in human rights advocacy.
  • Strong communication skills to conduct outreach.
  • Experience working with civil society organizations.
  • Ability to engage with political stakeholders.

CUBA seeks a highly qualified, motivated individual to serve as a Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights Advisor (Democracy Officer). The incumbent will enhance CUBA’s capacity to manage USAID’s Democracy and Governance programming, focusing on critical areas such as human rights, civil society, and independent media in Cuba. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in developing and overseeing activities designed to promote respect for human rights, support political prisoners and marginalized individuals, and raise global awareness of abuses. This position will also contribute to strategic communications and outreach to Congress and other stakeholders. The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Director for CUBA.

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Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of a successful program you managed related to democracy and governance? The interviewer is assessing your practical experience and impact in the field of democracy and governance. Discuss a specific program, your role, and the outcomes achieved.
How do you approach engaging with civil society organizations? The interviewer wants to understand your strategies for collaboration and advocacy. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are some current issues facing civil liberties in Cuba? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you communicate complex policy issues to non-experts? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you would handle resistance from stakeholders in your advocacy work. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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