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These positions are located in the Office of Multilateral and Global Affairs (MLGA) in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). The contractors will support the Visa/Sanctions Team Lead. The contractors will work closely with counterparts on the DRL regional desks, in the geographic bureaus, Consular Affairs, the Office of the Legal Advisor, and the interagency to coordinate and implement U.S. Government and bureau policy on human rights sanctions and human rights-related visa ineligibilities. The contractors will demonstrate competence in analyzing and synthesizing large amounts of information into coherent and cogent materials for Bureau leadership. Superior research, writing, and briefing skills are a core requirement for this position.
Responsibilities- Provide guidance to the MLGA Visas/Sanctions Team Lead. Responsible for tracking initiatives, tracking competing priorities and policy developments related to implementation of the Global Magnitsky sanctions program, as well as human rights-related visa ineligibilities (including under the INA, 7031(c), Presidential Proclamations, and USC 1182(e)) within the Department of State and with interagency partners and external non-governmental organization (NGO) interlocutors. Raise awareness about these authorities through engagement with other Department offices, embassies abroad, the interagency, civil society, and the Hill. Advise on opportunities to expand the use of these authorities and adopt/institute innovative practices. Draft and clear related Congressionally-mandated periodic reports.
- Monitor human rights abuses in assigned geographic areas of responsibility, including through classified and unclassified reporting channels, media sources, and NGOs. Conduct outreach and liaison work with relevant geographic bureaus and DRL regional desks, Consular Affairs, the Office of the Legal Advisor, and others.
- Liaise with Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) and the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in order to implement the human rights prong of the Global Magnitsky sanctions program, on which DRL leads for the Department. GloMag nomination packages are close-held and generally classified until announcement, and are often available only on the TS-level system. Senior Research Analysts are responsible for monitoring and supporting these TS-level evidentiary packages, and for referring relevant information to human rights-related visa authorities also managed by DRL/MLGA.
- Develop cases and/or detailed human rights assessments - including by undertaking research (on open source and classified systems), preparing reports and analyses, and providing advice and guidance - regarding the actions of foreign government officials and others who may be involved in or responsible for the commission of human rights abuses, for use by FTE officers in making policy determinations regarding Global Magnitsky nominations and statutory visa ineligibilities.
- Case development often requires regular access to TS reporting and participating in meetings at the TS level, including interagency briefings. Such access will enable Senior Research Analysts to fully execute required responsibilities, as well as brief and advise office and bureau leadership regarding implementation of the relevant authorities within their areas of responsibility.
- Analyze human rights-related developments in assigned countries/regions and inform FTE officers of the implications of such developments. Recommend applicability under relevant authorities.
- Draft and edit written products related to the state of human rights in assigned countries/regions, and provide periodic briefings to senior Department officials.
- Considered an expert in the functional area through experience and education.
- Reviews processes and procedures, make recommendations or leads the effort to address deficiencies. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is required.
- Experienced in planning, evaluating, guiding, tracing, analyzing and coordinated complex cases.
- Ability to develop and execute complex cases, apply analytical problem solving methodologies and provide technical direction to junior staff.
- Travel as needed to U.S. diplomatic posts in assigned countries/regions in order to research and build human rights-related nominations, evidentiary packages, and/or assessments; and to conduct training on relevant visa restrictions and sanctions authorities.
- Top Secret Clearance
- 3-5 years of research analysis with an human rights organiziation or group
- Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Service, International Relations (Master's Preferred)
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills
