Protocol Assistant

Announcement Number: BAMAKO-2026-002 R 01 Hiring Agency: Embassy Bamako Position Title: Protocol Assistant, All Interested Applicants Open Period: 07/17/2026 – 07/22/2026 Vacancy Time Zone: GMT Series/Grade: LE – 0120 8 Salary: XOF CFA13,214,089 – XOF CFA13,214,089 /Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week Promotion Potential: LE-8

Responsabilités

Serves as Protocol Assistant for the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), and Executive Office at U.S. Embassy Bamako. Provides protocol support to other Mission Mali offices as appropriate. Position is located in the Chancery Building and works under the supervision of the Ambassador’s Office Management Specialist (OMS). Expected to work independently on tasks assigned.

Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: security certificate All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of a formal offer of employment. Education Requirements: Evaluations: You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. Qualifications:

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR 2 TO QUALIFY.

OPTION 1

Expérience

Experience : Three years of progressively responsible administrative, protocol, diplomatic, or event planning experience is required.

Formation / Diplômes

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, Political Affairs, or English is required.

OPTION 2

Experience:  Three years of progressively responsible administrative, protocol, diplomatic, or event planning experience is required. And, 2 years of relevant work experience is required. Education:  College or University studies in Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, Political Affairs, or English is required. Language: English : Fluency in English is required. This may be tested. French : Fluency in French is required. This may be tested. Bambara : Limited knowledge of Bambara is required. This may be tested. Job Knowledge:  The incumbent should have a good understanding of Mali’s major political and business issues as well as recent developments in U.S.-Mali relations. The incumbent should be familiar with the Malian political system and key political figures. Skills And Abilities : Excellent interpersonal skills, social sensitivity, sound judgment, self-confidence, and capable of working smoothly and tactfully with all levels of

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