Political Officer (Technical Professional)

About the role

The Association of the Caribbean States (ACS) is recruiting a full-time Political Officer (Technical Professional level) to report to the Chief of Staff. The officer provides substantive political, analytical and inter-governmental affairs support to the Office of the Secretary-General, including political analysis, strategic briefing, support to statutory and inter-governmental processes, mandate follow-up and high-level political and diplomatic drafting. The appointment lasts two years with a probationary period.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse political developments, regional dynamics and international trends affecting the Greater Caribbean and prepare briefs, situational analyses, background notes and early-warning inputs for senior management.
• Support the preparation of Ministerial Council, Executive Board, intersessional preparatory meetings and summits, including concept notes, agendas, draft decisions, summary records and meeting reports.
• Draft and coordinate declarations, communiqués, ministerial decisions and official outcomes, and support coordination with Member States, Associate Members, Observers and host governments.
• Track decisions, recommendations, resolutions and mandates, maintain decision-tracking tools and follow-up records, and prepare periodic implementation summaries.
• Draft political and diplomatic correspondence such as notes verbales, talking points, speeches, statements and briefing notes, and review sensitive documents for accuracy and consistency with ACS positions.
• Provide political and analytical inputs to the Office of the Secretary-General and coordinate political matters that draw on several Secretariat units.

Required profile

• Master's degree (or equivalent postgraduate qualification) in International Relations, Political Science, Diplomacy, Public Administration, International Politics, International Economics, Law or a related field; relevant work experience is considered in its absence.
• Approximately 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, international relations or multilateral engagement within a governmental, regional or international organisation.
• Experience in political analysis, advisory support, drafting of official documents for senior officials and supporting statutory or ministerial meetings.
• Proven capacity to work with Member States, diplomatic missions and international partners.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
• Use of decision-tracking tools and dashboards, and calendar management and executive office workflow coordination.
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Monthly remuneration of US$3,100 (tax exempted).
• Group health insurance for the professional and dependants (if applicable).
• Annual paid vacation of 25 working days.
• Gratuity of 14% of annual salary at the end of the contract.

Travel may be required. Applications are made electronically through the ACS website or by email, with a CV, degree certificate, language certificates and three referees; only shortlisted candidates are contacted.