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LIST
PORTUGAL - OTHER CANDIDATES
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CONSIDERED
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MEMO
HELENE VON DAMM TO RICHARD
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3/15/1982
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KENNEDY RE AMBASSADOR TO
PORTUGAL
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RESUME
RE UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE FOR
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LIST
GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC -
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Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
filehere
October 15, 1982
TO:
HELENE VON DAMM
FROM: JOY COTHRAN Joy
Subject: Ambassadorial Holdovers
Per your request, below is an updated list on the status of
ambassadorial holdovers:
COUNTRY
HOLDOVER
AMBASSADOR IN POST FOR
2 YEARS AS OF THE FOLLOWING
DATES:
1. Argentina
Harry Shlaudeman
10-6-82
2. Bahrain
Peter Sutherland
7-2-82
3. Burma
Holdover with WH
Approval:
Patricia Byrne
12-14-81
4. Cameroon
Hume Alexander Horan
7-9-82
5. Egypt
Holdover with WH
Approval:
Alfred Atherton, Jr.
5-22-81
6. Ghana
Holdover with WH
Approval:
Thomas W. Smith
9/79
LT. Hungary
Harry E. Bergold
3/82
8. Israel
Holdover with WH
Approval:
Samuel L. Lewis
5-2-79
9. Ivory Coast
Nancy V. Rawls
12-20-81
10. Japan
Holdover with WH
Approval:
Michael J. Mansfield
5/79
11. Kenya
William Caldwell Harrop
7-10-82
12. Kuwait
Holdover with WH
Approval:
Francois Dickman
9/81
13. Madagascar
Fernando Rondon
10-8-82
14. Qatar
Charles E. Marthinsen
6-27-82
15. Singapore
Holdover with WH
Approval:
Harry E.T. Thayer
10-20-82
16. Spain
Holdover with WH
Approval:
Terence Todman
6-28-80
17. Sudan
C. William Kontos
6-6-82
18. Zimbabwe
Robert V. Keeley
5-29-82
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B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
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B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATION FORM
TO:
Presidential Personnel Office: Helene von Damm/
Pendleton James
FROM:
Richard T. Kennedy
COUNTRY:
PORTUGAL (Lisbon) POST DESCRIPTION: TAB A
CURRENT INCUMBENT AND STATUS:
Richard J. Bloomfield
CANDIDATE:
H. Allen HOLMES (Resume Tab B)
Currently Acting Assistant Secretary for European Affairs, Holmes
has had an exemplary career, marked by rapid promotion. After a
first tour in Yaounde, he returned to the Department for an
assignment in S/S and a tour as staff assistant to the Under
Secretary for Political Affairs. He then went to Rome as staff
assistant to the Ambassador and as Political and Political Military
officer. He returned to the Department in 1968 to assignments in
Western European Affairs and as assistant to the Deputy Under
Secretary for Administration. In 1971 he went to Paris as Political
Counselor, followed by Senior Seminar, Office Director for European
Regional Politico-Military Affairs and in 1977 he was selected by
Ambassador Gardner to be Deputy Chief of Mission in Rome. Holmes
has been repeatedly complimented for his political insights,
articulateness, resourcefulness, versatility, enthusiasm and
effectiveness with people. His experience has given him direct
insight into the policy-making process and his present position
gives him direct supervisory and policy responsibility for Iberian
and NATO affairs. His familiarity with the full range of bilateral
issues involving Portugal and American-European relations make him a
first-rank candidate for our Embassy in Lisbon, particularly in a
period of continuing negotiations on U.S. access to certain
Portuguese military facilities.
SUPPORT:
Secretary Haig, Stoessel Committee
OTHER CANDIDATES CONSIDERED:
TAB C
Clark Concurrence
Date:
James Concurrence
Date:
DECISION MEMORANDUM FOR PRESIDENT (TAB D): APPROVED:
DISAPPROVED:
DATE:
CLEARANCE PROCESS COMPLETED (Date)
AGREMENT REQUESTED (Date)
RECEIVED (Date)
NOMINATION ANNOUNCED (Date)
STATUS OF
PRESENTED
POST AND CLASS
INCUMBENT
INCUMBENT
CREDENTIALS
COMMENTS
Lisbon, Portugal
Richard J.
Career
3/6/78
U.S. Interests - A stable democratic government able to
(II)
Bloomfield
deal with Portugal's democratic problems and committed
to continued cooperation with the United States on
U. S. PERSONNEL
security issues, both bilaterally and within NATO.
State
47
Bilateral Issues - In reaction to the Soviet invasion of
Commerce
1
Afghanistan, Portugal has been among our most steadfast
MSG
13
and outspoken allies. It was very supportive of our
ICA
6
efforts to gain release of our hostages in Iran and of
AID
8
our position on Poland. The major potential issue is
AGRIC
1
how to reconcile U.S. interest in continued and expanded
MAAG
19
use of Portuguese military facilities, for both NATO and
DAO
10
Middle East/Southwest Asia purposes, with the Portuguese
Navy
7
desire that its role in Western security not be limited
to providing military facilities. This involves not
BUDGET REQUEST (FY-81)
only security assistance to help Portugal equip some
elements of its armed forces so that they can meet
State
$1,982,100
minimal NATO standards, but also frequent high level
consultations with Portuguese leaders in order to keep
them informed and committed to a strong bilateral
relationship It is also very important that we not
allow our current emphasis on close security
relations to overtake our long-term interest in a
broadly-based relationship supportive of Portugal's
development as a strong democracy..
Qualifications of Chief of Mission - The United States
is widely regarded as Portugal's best friend and most
important ally. The American Ambassador is an important
public figure and is the primary channel for
communications between the two governments. Public
affairs experience would be helpful, but more important
is an ability to be an effective advocate of U.S.
interests with the leaders of Portugal. This means the
Ambassador should have a profound understanding of U.S.
security interests in Europe, and especially Portugal --
and experience in intergovernmental relations.
Experience in Portugal and a knowledge of Portuguese
would be useful. Probably more important, however,
would be knowledge of and experience in dealing with
European regional issues and U.S. interests in Europe,
since Portugal is entering a period of increasingly
close relations with Europe and the Atlantic community.
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B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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1 3/15/1982 B6
HELENE VON DAMM TO RICHARD KENNEDY RE
AMBASSADOR TO PORTUGAL
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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AMBASSADOR TO PORTUGAL
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B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATION FORM
TO:
Presidential Personnel Office: Helene von Damm/
Pendleton James
FROM:
Richard T. Kennedy Jane
COUNTRY:
GERMAN DEMOCRATIC
POST DESCRIPTION: TAB A
REPUBLIC (Berlin)
CURRENT INCUMBENT AND STATUS:
Herbert S. Okun (Career)
CANDIDATE:
Rozanne L. Ridgway
(Resume Tab B)
Rozanne L. Ridgway, a Career Minister of the Senior Foreign
Service, age 46, is an outstanding officer of broad functional and
geographic experience. Ms. Ridgway has impressively filled a number
of difficult and significant positions. She became Deputy Assistant
Secretary in the Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Scientific Affairs
when the Congress and the fishing industry were convinced that the
Department was trying to thwart the will of the Congress in
establishing a unilaterally declared 200 mile fisheries conservation
zone. The deadlines set by law for renegotiation of 14 fisheries
agreements involving 20 countries seemed designed to produce failure,
but Ms. Ridgway was credited with accomplishing the impossible. She
is a skilled linguist, an accomplished executive, decisive,
tough-minded, resourceful and responsible. She has self-confidence,
and an outgoing, amiable personality as well as a clear grasp of U.S.
policy interests, sound judgment and negotiating talent. As
Ambassador to Finland she again demonstrated the full range of these
qualities, making an extremely favorable impression on the Finnish
media, leaders and general public. During her ambassadorship she
considerably ameliorated a trade problem that was souring bilateral
relations and had great success in accurately predicting Finnish
reactions and policies generally. Her performance in these two posts
established the basis for her selection to the high position of
Counselor of the Department. She is currently serving as Special
Assistant to the Secretary of State.
SUPPORT:
Secretary Haig, Stoessel Committee
OTHER CANDIDATES CONSIDERED:
TAB C
Clark Concurrence
Date:
James Concurrence
Date:
DECISION MEMORANDUM FOR PRESIDENT (TAB D): APPROVED:
DISAPPROVED:
DATE:
CLEARANCE PROCESS COMPLETED (Date)
AGREMENT REQUESTED (Date)
RECEIVED (Date)
NOMINATION ANNOUNCED (Date)
STATUS OF
PRESENTED
POST AND CLASS
INCUMBENT
INCUMBENT
CREDENTIALS
COMMENTS
GERMAN DEMOCRATIC
Herbert S. Okun
FE-MC
8/14/80
U. S. Interests - The German Democratic Republic, one of
REPUBLIC, Berlin
the most strategically important countries in Europe, is
(III)
vitally important to U.S. interests. Its close,
dependent relationship with the USSR limits our direct
influence on GDR policies. However, the GDR's position
U.S. PERSONNEL
as part of a divided German nation and its strategic
position at the center of Europe surrounding West Berlin
State
23
provide considerable basis for U.S. interest in East
MSG
7
German policies. Since the opening of Embassy Berlin in
USICA
3
1974, we have sought to establish the broadest range of
FAS
2
contacts in the country to learn as much as possible
about the workings of the secretive East German state.
POST BUDGET (FY-82 request)
On the other hand, we have also sought modest progress
in bilateral relations to encourage internal
$1,970,703
liberalization, promote a more constructive and
independent foreign policy, and settle material claims
by U.S. citizens against the GDR.
Bilateral Issues - Claims negotiations should begin in
January, 1982. Negotiations on a cultural agreement and
a joint statement on agricultural cooperation are also
underway. We intend also to continue to press the GDR
to settle nongovernmental Jewish claims for victims of
Naziem and to expedite resolution of divided family,
fiancee and emergency visit cases.
Qualifications of the Chief of Mission - The main task
of the American Ambassador in Berlin is to interpret
U.S. interests to a skeptical East German leadership.
The extraordinary importance of one-on-one contacts with
East Germans makes it necessary for the Ambassador to do
a great deal without aides or staff support. He must
fully understand the background, dynamics, substance and
detail of U.S. policies in Europe. Ideally, he should
have experience in German and Eastern Europe or Soviet
affairs in order to integrate better the two important
aspects of GDR policies. He should also have a
background in the political/military or arms control
issues which are of prime concern to the East Germans.
Finally, it is important that he understand the
intricate Allied rights and responsibilities in Berlin
and the interaction on these questions between the U.S.
the FRG, the USSR and the GDR. A solid knowledge of
German (and ideally Russian) is extremely important. The
May 1982
Ambassador must be personally energetic and innovative
with a flair for contacts, a good leader with a keen
interest in his staff's motivation and morale.
1
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B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
Has Top Secret Department Security Clearance Based on Full Field
Background Investigation or Update Last Completed on 1/31/80.
CANDIDATE FOR GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
NAME:
Rozanne L. Ridgway
AGE:
46
RANK:
Senior Foreign Service Officer - Career Minister
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
Latin America, Europe
COUNTRIES OF EXPERIENCE:
Norway, Italy, Bahamas, Ecuador,
Peru, Finland
FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
Italian, Norwegian, Spanish
EDUCATION:
AB, Hamline University, 1957
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1981-present
Special Assistant to the Secretary of State,
1980-1981
Counselor of the Department of State
1977-1980
Ambassador to Finland
1975-1977
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of
Oceans, Environment, and Scientific Affairs,
Department of State
1973-1975
Deputy Chief of Mission, Nassau
1972-1973
Special Assistant, Policy Planning, Bureau of
Inter-American Affairs, Department of State
1970-1972
International Relations Officer for Ecuador and
Peru, Bureau of Inter-American Affairs,
Department of State
1967-1970
Political Officer, Oslo
1964-1967
International Relations Officer, Regional
Political-Military Affairs, Bureau of European
Affairs, Department of State
1962-1964
Consular Officer, Palermo
1959-1962
Personnel Officer, Manila
1957-1959
Information Specialist, Department of State
Social Security Number:
b(6)
Marital Status: Single
Children: None
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM TO:
The President
FROM:
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
SUBJECT:
Ambassador to German Democratic
Republic (PAS/Class III)
For Ambassador to the German Democratic Republic, I
recommend that you nominate the following candidate:
Rozanne L. Ridgway, a Career Minister of the Senior
Foreign Service, age 46, is an outstanding officer of broad
functional and geographic experience. Ms. Ridgway has
impressively filled a number of difficult and significant
positions. She became Deputy Assistant Secretary in the
Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Scientific Affairs when the
Congress and the fishing industry were convinced that the
Department was trying to thwart the will of the Congress in
establishing a unilaterally declared 200 mile fisheries
conservation zone. The deadlines set by law for
renegotiation of 14 fisheries agreements involving 20
countries seemed designed to produce failure, but Ms. Ridgway
was credited with accomplishing the impossible. She is a
skilled linguist, an accomplished executive, decisive,
tough-minded, resourceful and responsible. She has
self-confidence, and an outgoing, amiable personality as well
as a clear grasp of U.S. policy interests, sound judgment and
negotiating talent. As Ambassador to Finland she again
demonstrated the full range of these qualities, making an
extremely favorable impression on the Finnish media, leaders
and general public. During her ambassadorship she
considerably ameliorated a trade problem that was souring
bilateral relations and had great success in accurately
predicting Finnish reactions and policies generally. Her
performance in these two posts established the basis for her
selection to the high position of Counselor of the
Department. She is currently serving as Special Assistant to
the Secretary of State.
Approve
Disapprove
Candidate contacted by
Date
Contact data: Office: (202)632-5200
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AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATION FORM
TO:
Presidential Personnel Office: Helene von Damm/
Pendleton James
FROM:
Richard T. Kennedy Per
COUNTRY:
SOMALIA (Mogadishu)
POST DESCRIPTION: TAB A
CURRENT INCUMBENT AND STATUS:
Donald K. Petterson (Career)
CANDIDATE:
Robert B. OAKLEY (Resume Tab B)
Robert B. OAKLEY, Career Minister of the Senior Foreign
Service, age 51, has been Ambassador in Kinshasa since 1979.
Mr. Oakley has a broad background in African, Near Eastern, East
Asian as well as International Organization affairs. He has
served in Khartoum, Abidjan, Saigon, Paris (responsible for
African and Near Eastern Affairs), Beirut, the U.S. Mission to the
United Nations, and on the National Security Council as a Middle
East expert. Prior to his mission in Zaire, he was Deputy
Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Throughout his career Mr. Oakley has been described as an
outstanding officer, with a keen mind, "limitless" energy, strong
analytical and drafting skills, a highly developed sense of policy
and timing, with exceptional ability as a coordinator and
organizer. He has a congenial, confidence-building personality
characterized as Lincolnesque in its integrity and realism. He is
particularly effective in situations calling for active and strong
leadership.
SUPPORT:
Secretary Haig, Stoessel Committee
OTHER CANDIDATES CONSIDERED:
TAB C
Clark Concurrence
Date:
James Concurrence
Date:
DECISION MEMORANDUM FOR PRESIDENT (TAB D) : APPROVED:
DISAPPROVED:
DATE:
CLEARANCE PROCESS COMPLETED (Date)
AGREMENT REQUESTED (Date)
RECEIVED (Date)
NOMINATION ANNOUNCED (Date)
STATUS OF
PRESENTED
POST AND CLASS
INCUMBENT
INCUMBENT
CREDENTIALS
COMMENTS
SOMALIA, Mogadishu
Donald K. Petterson FE-MC
12/78
U. S. Interests and Bilateral Issues - Somalia's
(III)
location makes it a key element in the current U.S.
strategic framework for projecting strength in the
U. S. PERSONNEL
Southwest Asia region. The Somalis have moved to an
increasingly close relationship with the U.S. after
State
22
severing all but formal diplomatic ties with the
ICA
2
Soviet Union and terminating Soviet use of the port
AID
33
and airfield at Berbera. In August 1980 the U.S. and
DIA
3
Somali Governments completed an agreement allowing for
OMC
2
U.S. military access to Somali air and port
facilities. Somali's economy, one of the poorest in
POST BUDGET (FY-82)
the world, is currently under additional strain caused
by a large influx of refugees who have fled to Somalia
STATE
$1,845,000
from southern and eastern Ethiopia during the past two
ICA
584,000
years. The Somali Government has taken on the task of
AID
2,521,000
housing and caring for the refugees with international
DIA
112,000
assistance. Somalia's relations are particularly
strained with Ethiopia which is supported by the USSR,
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE (FY-82)
Cuba and Libya.
PL-480
$15,000,000
Chief of Mission Qualifications - The U.S. Ambassador
ESF
20,000,000
to Somalia must be sensitive to Somalia's desire for
FMS
40,000,000
support in a difficult regional political
Development
environment. He or she should be open minded,
flexible and comfortable in the African cultural
environment. Familiarity with military and economic
assistance programs is desirable. Important also are
management skills and a sure grasp of the range of
U.S. policy interests in the area.
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
Has Top Secret Department Security Clearance Based on Full Field
Background Investigation or Update Last Completed on 5/29/80.
CANDIDATE FOR SOMALIA
NAME:
Robert B. OAKLEY
AGE:
51
RANK:
Career Minister of the Senior Foreign Service
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
Africa, Europe, Near East, Southeast Asia
COUNTRIES OF EXPERIENCE:
France, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Sudan,
Vietnam, Zaire
FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
French
EDUCATION: AB, Princeton, 1952
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1979-present
Ambassador to Zaire
1977-1979
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East
Asian and Pacific Affairs
1974-1977
Detail to National Security Council
1971-1974
Political Officer, Beirut
1969-1971
Political Officer, Bureau of International
Organization Affairs, Department of State
1967-1979
Political Officer, Paris
1965-1967
Political Officer, Saigon
1963-1965
Economic/Commercial Officer, Abidjan
1962-1963
International Relations Officer, Bureau of
International Organization Affairs, Department
of State
1960-1962
Foreign Affairs Officer, Department of State
1958-1960
General Services/Political Officer, Khartoum
1957-1958
International Relations Officer, Department of
State
Social Security Number:
b(6)
Marital Status: Married
Children: Two
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM TO:
The President
FROM:
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
SUBJECT:
Ambassador to Somalia (PAS/Class III)
For Ambassador to Somalia, I recommend that you
nominate the following candidate:
Robert B. OAKLEY, Career Minister of the Senior
Foreign Service, age 51, has been Ambassador in Kinshasa
since 1979. Mr. Oakley has a broad background in African,
Near Eastern, East Asian as well as International
Organization affairs. He has served in Khartoum, Abidjan,
Saigon, Paris (responsible for African and Near Eastern
Affairs), Beirut, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, and
on the National Security Council as a Middle East expert.
Prior to his mission in Zaire, he was Deputy Assistant
Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Throughout his
career Mr. Oakley has been described as an outstanding
officer, with a keen mind, "limitless" energy, strong
analytical and drafting skills, a highly developed sense of
policy and timing, with exceptional ability as a coordinator
and organizer. He has a congenial, confidence-building
personality characterized as Lincolnesque in its integrity
and realism. He is particularly effective in situations
calling for active and strong leadership.
Approve
Disapprove
Candidate contacted by
Date
Contact data: Office: 25881 (Zaire)
AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATION FORM
TO:
Presidential Personnel Office: Helene von Damm/
Pendleton James
FROM:
Richard T.
COUNTRY:
SEYCHELLES (Victoria, Mahe)
POST DESCRIPTION: TAB A
CURRENT INCUMBENT AND STATUS:
Vacant
CANDIDATE:
David J. FISCHER (Resume Tab B)
David J. FISCHER, Counselor of the Senior Foreign Service,
age 43, is a political officer with an Eastern Europe
specialization. Mr. Fischer has held a wide variety of geographic
and functional assignments in a career spanning 20 years. He began
his service as a visa officer in Frankfurt and then, following
Polish language training, was assigned to Warsaw as consular, press
and assistant cultural affairs officer. Returning to Washington, he
took up his duties as an analyst on East Germany in the Bureau of
Intelligence and Research and was subsequently detailed to the Arms
Control and Disarmament Agency as a foreign affairs officer. He
then studied Bulgarian and was posted to Sofia as political-economic
officer after which he served as political officer in Kathmandu. In
recent years he has been assigned to the Department's
Political-Military Affairs Bureau where he worked on SALT matters,
to the Public Affairs Bureau as director of the Office of Public
Programs, and currently as Deputy Chief of Mission in
Dar-es-Salaam. Mr. Fischer has invariably received superlative
performance and potential ratings. Versatile, action-oriented, and
intellectually quick, he is a master drafting officer. He is also
viewed as a skilled manager and supervisor, attentive to the morale
and development of subordinates. He excels in contact work and is
an accomplished negotiator. He has a working knowledge of French.
SUPPORT:
Secretary Haig, Stoessel Committee
OTHER CANDIDATES CONSIDERED:
TAB C
Clark Concurrence
Date:
James Concurrence
Date:
DECISION MEMORANDUM FOR PRESIDENT (TAB D): APPROVED:
DISAPPROVED:
DATE:
CLEARANCE PROCESS COMPLETED (Date)
AGREMENT REQUESTED (Date)
RECEIVED (Date)
NOMINATION ANNOUNCED (Date)
STATUS OF
PRESENTED
POST AND CLASS
INCUMBENT
INCUMBENT
CREDENTIALS
COMMENTS
SEYCHELLES,
Vacant**
U. S. Interests
Victoria, Mahe
--The maintenance of our USAF satellite tracking
(IV)
facility and the denial of military base
U. S. PERSONNEL
rights/facilities to the Soviet Union.
STATE
6
--Enhancement of Seychelles' political stability and
PC Volunteers
4
economic and social welfare patterned more closely on
a Western democratic model.
POST BUDGET (FY 1982)
Bilateral Issues - The elimination of Seychelles'
$ 141,600
suspicions about U.S. intentions toward the current
STATE
ICA
11,100
regime.
AID (Economic Support)
2,000,000
Chief of Mission Qualifications - Victoria is our
smallest post in Africa and requires deft program
direction. The Ambassador must defend U.S. interests
and oversee a significant economic assistance
relationship in a country that is experiencing
increasing economic difficulties and continuing to
shift leftward politically. This requires some
experience in a Third World environment. The
incumbent must be prepared to deal with open as well
as subtle forms of hostility to U.S. interests. He
or she should have a firm understanding of our Indian
Ocean/Southwest Asia strategy and a conversant
knowledge of African issues and concerns. Finally
the Chief of Mission will need a tolerance for living
and working in a fishbowl setting where one's daily
routine can be the source of rumor and gossip. The
national languages are English, French and Creole; a
knowledge of French is desirable but not essential.
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Background Investigation or Update Last Completed on 8/21/69.
CANDIDATE FOR SEYCHELLES
NAME:
David J. FISCHER
AGE:
43
RANK:
Counselor of the Senior Foreign Service
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
Eastern and Western Europe, South Asia,
Africa
COUNTRIES OF EXPERIENCE: West Germany, Poland, Bulgaria, Tanzania
FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
Polish, German, Bulgarian, French
EDUCATION: AB, Brown University, 1960
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1979 to present
Deputy Chief of Mission, Dar-es-Salaam
1978-1979
Director of Public Programs, Bureau of Public
Affairs, Department of State
1977-1978
Political-Military Affairs Officer, Bureau of
Political-Military Affairs, Department of State
1974-1977
Political Officer, Kathmandu
1972-1974
Political/Economic Officer, Sofia
1972
Bulgarian Language Training
1970-1972
International Relations Officer, Arms Control
and Disarmament Agency
1968-1970
Analyst-East Germany, Bureau of Intelligence and
Research, Department of State
1964-1968
Consular Officer and USICA detail as Press and
Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer, Warsaw
1963-1964
Polish Language Training
1961-1963
Consular Officer, Frankfurt
Social Security Number:
b(6)
Marital Status: Married
Children: Three
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM TO:
The President
FROM:
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
SUBJECT:
Ambassador to Seychelles (PAS/Class IV)
For Ambassador to Seychelles, I recommend that you
nominate the following candidate:
David J. FISCHER, Counselor of the Senior Foreign
Service, age 43, is a political officer with an Eastern
Europe specialization. Mr. Fischer has held a wide variety of
geographic and functional assignments in a career spanning 20
years. He began his service as a visa officer in Frankfurt
and then, following Polish language training, was assigned to
Warsaw as consular, press and assistant cultural affairs
officer. Returning to Washington, he took up his duties as
an analyst on East Germany in the Bureau of Intelligence and
Research and was subsequently detailed to the Arms Control
and Disarmament Agency as a foreign affairs officer. He then
studied Bulgarian and was posted to Sofia as
political-economic officer after which he served as political
officer in Kathmandu. In recent years he has been assigned
to the Department's Political-Military Affairs Bureau where
he worked on SALT matters, to the Public Affairs Bureau as
director of the Office of Public Programs, and currently as
Deputy Chief of Mission in Dar-es-Salaam. Mr. Fischer has
invariably received superlative performance and potential
ratings. Versatile, action-oriented, and intellectually
quick, he is a master drafting officer. He is also viewed as
a skilled manager and supervisor, attentive to the morale and
development of subordinates. He excels in contact work and
is an accomplished negotiator. He has a working knowledge of
French.
Approve
Disapprove
Candidate contacted by
Date
Contact data: Office: 68894 (Dar-es-Salaam)
Home: 67176 (Dar-es-Salaam)
AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATION FORM
TO:
Presidential Personnel Office: Helene von Damm/
Pendleton James
FROM:
Richard T. Kennedy folk
COUNTRY:
RWANDA (Kigali)
POST DESCRIPTION: TAB A
CURRENT INCUMBENT AND STATUS:
Harry R. Melone (Career)
CANDIDATE:
John P. BLANE (Resume Tab B)
John P. BLANE, Minister-Counselor of the Senior Foreign
Service, age 52, is a 25-year veteran of the Foreign Service with
experience in five countries in East and Central Africa. He has
served twice as Deputy Chief of Mission -- in N'Djamena and recently
in Nairobi -- and has also served in various capacities in the
Department's African Bureau. In addition, he has been assigned as
Director of Bilateral Programs for the Environmental Protection
Agency from 1975 to 1977. A 1981 graduate of the Executive Seminar
in National and International Affairs, he is currently assigned to
the African Bureau in which capacity he has served as the Bureau's
representative at the recent UN General Assembly and has reopened our
mission in Chad earlier this year. Mr. Blane is described by his
Foreign Service supervisors as a vigorous and dedicated professional
with impressive skills in management and interpersonal relations. He
also scores highly in policy orientation, drafting and productivity.
He was commended by EPA for his superior performance as a planner and
coordinator. Mr. Blane speaks good French.
SUPPORT:
Secretary Haig, Stoessel Committee
OTHER CANDIDATES CONSIDERED:
TAB C
Clark Concurrence
Date:
James Concurrence
Date:
DECISION MEMORANDUM FOR PRESIDENT (TAB D): APPROVED:
DISAPPROVED:
DATE:
CLEARANCE PROCESS COMPLETED (Date)
AGREMENT REQUESTED (Date)
RECEIVED (Date)
NOMINATION ANNOUNCED (Date)
STATUS OF
PRESENTED
POST AND CLASS
INCUMBENT
INCUMBENT
CREDENTIALS
COMMENTS
RWANDA, Kigali
Harry R. Melone, Jr. FE-MC
12/28/79
U. S. Interests and Bilateral Issues - Bilateral
(IV)
relations between the U.S. and Rwanda are friendly
and positive. Rwanda pursues a pragmatic,
U. S. PERSONNEL
generally pro-western foreign policy and its human
rights record is among the best in Africa. We
State
9
encourage the GOR's steps toward regional
AID
7
cooperation and moderation in international fora.
ICA
1
Commercial interests are limited to coffee
Peace Corps:
purchases and modest investment in tea production.
Staff
1
There is a small Peace Corps program and a modest
Volunteers
5
development assistance program. (6.7 million
dollars has been requested for Rwanda for FY '82.)
POST BUDGET
Problems in our relations generally arise from our
State
$ 615,000
inability and/or unwillingness to fulfill Rwanda's
AID
4,520,000 (Est)
high expectations. Rwandan leaders are disturbed
ICA
327,000
by what they see as an American abdication of
responsibility both developmentally and politically
Foreign Assistance: $6.7 million
in Africa. They would like to see AID levels rise
considerably. The complexities and delays inherent
in our AID procedures confuse Rwandans and thus
often negate the positive impact of the various
projects.
Chief of Mission Qualifications - The Ambassador
should be adept in dealing with these myriad
problems. This requires flexibility, patience,
enthusiasm, tact, and development experience,
preferably in Africa. All these qualifications
must be complemented by good French. Additionally,
the Ambassador must be an effective manager, since
everyday problems in isolated Kigali can overwhelm
the mission and adversely affect both performance
and morale.
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Background Investigation or Update Last Completed on 3/2/82.
CANDIDATE FOR RWANDA
NAME:
John P. Blane
AGE:
52
RANK:
Senior Foreign Service Officer - Minister-Counselor
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
Africa, Europe
COUNTRIES OF EXPERIENCE:
Somalia, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Chad,
Kenya, Austria
FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
German, French
EDUCATION:
AB, University of Tennessee, 1951
MA, University of Tennessee, 1956
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1981-present
Special Projects, Bureau of African Affairs,
Department of State
1980-1981
Member of the Executive Seminar in National and
International Affairs
1977-1980
Deputy Chief of Mission, Nairobi
1975-1977
Detail, Environmental Protection Agency
1972-1975
Deputy and Acting Director of the Policy
Planning Staff, Bureau of African Affairs,
Department of State
1969-1972
Deputy Chief of Mission, N'Djamena
1968-1969
Analyst for Northeast Africa, Bureau of
Intelligence and Research, Department of State
1966-1968
Desk office for Chad, Gabon and Equatorial
Africa, Bureau of African Affairs, Department of
State
1963-1966
Political Officer, Yaounde
1960-1963
Salzburg
1957-1960
Asmara
1957
Mogadishu
Social Security Number:
b(6)
Marital Status: Married
Children: One
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM TO:
The President
FROM:
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
SUBJECT:
Ambassador to Rwanda (PAS/Class IV)
For Ambassador to Rwanda, I recommend that you
nominate the following candidate:
John P. BLANE, Minister-Counselor of the Senior
Foreign Service, age 52, is a 25-year veteran of the Foreign
Service with experience in five countries in East and Central
Africa. He has served twice as Deputy Chief of Mission -- in
N'Djamena and recently in Nairobi -- and has also served in
various capacities in the Department's African Bureau. In
addition, he has been assigned as Director of Bilateral
Programs for the Environmental Protection Agency from 1975 to
1977. A 1981 graduate of the Executive Seminar in National
and International Affairs, he is currently assigned to the
African Bureau in which capacity he has served as the
Bureau's representative at the recent UN General Assembly and
has reopened our mission in Chad earlier this year. Mr.
Blane is described by his Foreign Service supervisors as a
vigorous and dedicated professional with impressive skills in
management and interpersonal relations. He also scores
highly in policy orientation, drafting and productivity. He
was commended by EPA for his superior performance as a
planner and coordinator. Mr. Blane speaks good French.
Approve
Disapprove
Candidate contacted by
Date
Contact data: Office: 632-2279
AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATION FORM
TO:
Presidential Personnel Office: Helene von Damm/
Pendleton James
FROM:
Richard T.
COUNTRY:
MAURITANIA (Nouakchott)
POST DESCRIPTION: TAB A
CURRENT INCUMBENT AND STATUS:
Vacant
CANDIDATE:
Edward L. Peck
(Resume Tab B)
Edward L. Peck, Minister-Counselor of the Senior Foreign
Service, age 53, is a 25-year Service veteran and an Arab
specialist. Mr. Peck has been director of Egyptian Affairs since
mid-1980. Prior to that he served for two years as Chief of the
U.S. Interests Section in Baghdad. His earlier experience was
largely in North African communities: Tangier, Tunis, Oran,
followed by a tour as economic/commercial officer in Cairo. He
has also served as Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of
State for Political Affairs, acquiring a special view of the
policy-making process in the Department. His economic
credentials include private experience in the petroleum industry
prior to entering the Service. Mr. Peck's dedication and energy
have been noted in all of his assignments. The invariably high
quality of his performance won him the Rivkin award in 1973 as
well as a number of other meritorious and superior honor
citations in recent years. He was praised by the Foreign Service
inspectors for his strong and effective leadership which inspired
high morale and a common sense of purpose at Baghdad, one of the
more difficult Foreign Service posts. Mr. Peck speaks fluent
French.
SUPPORT:
Secretary Haig, Stoessel Committee
OTHER CANDIDATES CONSIDERED:
TAB C
Clark Concurrence
Date:
James Concurrence
Date:
DECISION MEMORANDUM FOR PRESIDENT (TAB D): APPROVED:
DISAPPROVED:
DATE:
CLEARANCE PROCESS COMPLETED (Date)
AGREMENT REQUESTED (Date)
RECEIVED (Date)
NOMINATION ANNOUNCED (Date)
STATUS OF
PRESENTED
POST AND CLASS
INCUMBENT
INCUMBENT
CREDENTIALS
COMMENTS
NOUAKCHOTT,
Vacant
U. S. Interests and Bilateral Issues - Mauritania is
Mauritania
an important element in the overall security and
(III)
stability of Northwest Africa. We continue to
encourage a Mauritanian posture in support of a
U. S. PERSONNEL
peaceful solution to the Western Sahara conflict
which will contribute to regional security. It is in
State
14
the U.S. interest to preserve Mauritania as a
AID
17
national entity capable of playing a buffer role
ICA
1
between Arab/Berber North Africa and sub-Sahara black
PC Staff
3
Africa and in blunting Algerian/Libyan influence in
PCVs
34
such moderate states as Senegal. Mauritania is also
important to the success of the Sahel Development
POST BUDGET
Program, a long-term multi-donor effort by which the
U.S. provides economic assistance to nine area
State FY 81
$1,471,000
states. The Government of Mauritania opposes our
ICA
255,000
policies in the Middle East and has serious
AID-Program
6,550,000
misgivings concerning U.S. intentions in the Western
AID-Admin
1,650,000
Sahara. Mauritania would like the U.S. to exert more
pressure on King Hassan in order to move Morocco to
negotiate a compromise solution to the Western Sahara
conflict. Mauritania is also seeking greater U.S.
development assistance, particularly for dam and
irrigation projects. In fits and starts the
Mauritanian government has sought closer political
relations with the U.S. as it continues to count on
U.S. support for the racially divided country.
Chief of Mission Qualifications - The AID, ICA and
Peace Corps components of the mission are increasing
rapidly. The Ambassador should thus have strong
program direction skills to assure orderly and
productive growth. Experience in Africa, as well as
the Arab world, is important. The Chief of Mission
needs to be skilled in interpersonal relations, able
to establish close rapport with Mauritania's leaders,
and sensitive to staff morale in this isolated
hardship post. Fluent French is essential.
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
Has Top Secret Department Security Clearance Based on Full Field
Background Investigation or Update Last Completed on 6/8/72.
CANDIDATE FOR MAURITANIA
NAME:
Edward L. Peck
AGE:
53
RANK:
Senior Foreign Service Officer - Minister-Counselor
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
Near East, North Africa, Europe
COUNTRIES OF EXPERIENCE: Iraq, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Sweden
FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
French, Swedish, Arabic
EDUCATION:
BS, University of California at Los Angeles, 1956
MBA, George Washington University, 1973
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1980-present
Director, Office of Egyptian Affairs, Bureau of
Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, Department
of State
1977-1980
Principal Officer, Baghdad
1974-1977
Counselor for Economic and Commercial Affairs,
Cairo
1971-1974
Special Assistant for the Under Secretary for
Political Affairs, Department of State
1968-1971
Foreign Affairs Coordination Officer, Bureau of
Intelligence and Research, Department of State
1966-1968
Principal Officer, Oran
1964-1966
Economic Officer, Tunis
1962-1964
Arabic Language Training, Tangiers
1960-1962
Political/Economic Officer, Goteborg
1958-1960
Economic Training
1957-1958
International Relations Officer, Department of
State
Social Security Number:
b(6)
Marital Status: Married
Children: Four
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THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM TO:
The President
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
H
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ambassador to MAURITANIA (PAS/Class III)
For Ambassador to MAURITANIA, I recommend that you
nominate the following candidate:
Edward L. Peck, Minister-Counselor of the Senior
Foreign Service, age 53, is a 25-year Service veteran and an
Arab specialist. Mr. Peck has been director of Egyptian
Affairs since mid-1980. Prior to that he served for two
years as Chief of the U.S. Interests Section in Baghdad. His
earlier experience was largely in North African communities:
Tangier, Tunis, Oran, followed by a tour as
economic/commercial officer in Cairo. He has also served as
Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of State for
Political Affairs, acquiring a special view of the
policy-making process in the Department. His economic
credentials include private experience in the petroleum
industry prior to entering the Service. Mr. Peck's
dedication and energy have been noted in all of his
assignments. The invariably high quality of his performance
won him the Rivkin award in 1973 as well as a number of other
meritorious and superior honor citations in recent years. He
was praised by the Foreign Service inspectors for his strong
and effective leadership which inspired high morale and a
common sense of purpose at Baghdad, one of the more difficult
Foreign Service posts. Mr. Peck speaks fluent French.
Approve
Disapprove
Candidate contacted by
Date
Contact data: Office: (202)63-22365
AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATION FORM
TO:
Presidential Personnel Office: Helene von Damm/
Pendleton James
FROM:
Richard T. Kennedy
MR
COUNTRY:
THE GAMBIA (Banjul)
POST DESCRIPTION: TAB A
CURRENT INCUMBENT AND STATUS:
Larry E. Piper (Career)
CANDIDATE:
Sharon E. Ahmad
(Resume Tab B)
Sharon E. Ahmad, Counselor of the Senior Foreign Service,
age 48, is currently a member of the Executive Seminar in
National and International Affairs. Ms. Ahmad recently completed
a tour as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of European
Affairs, with responsibility for Canada, Italy, France, Spain,
Portugal and Malta. In this assignment she was able to exercise
her managerial and senior policy-making skills, supplementing her
already proven expertise as an economic-commercial officer. Ms.
Ahmad has acquired broad geographic background through service in
three areas. She began her career in the Economic and Business
Bureau, followed by tours as economic officer in Rome; consular
officer in Curacao; economic officer in the Office of Canadian
Affairs and as economic officer in Islamabad. She was
subsequently assigned as Director of the Office of International
Trade Policy. Ms. Ahmad is given high marks in problem solving.
Working in complicated interagency settings, she has demonstrated
remarkable success in fixing and meeting deadlines, as well as
skill and logic in defending principles of U.S. policy. She has
shown a talent for innovation in experimenting with the shifting
of duties of her subordinates to obtain optimum performance.
SUPPORT:
Secretary Haig, Stoessel Committee
OTHER CANDIDATES CONSIDERED:
TAB C
Clark Concurrence
Date:
James Concurrence
Date:
DECISION MEMORANDUM FOR PRESIDENT (TAB D): APPROVED:
DISAPPROVED:
DATE:
CLEARANCE PROCESS COMPLETED (Date)
AGREMENT REQUESTED (Date)
RECEIVED (Date)
NOMINATION ANNOUNCED (Date)
STATUS OF
PRESENTED
POST AND CLASS
INCUMBENT
INCUMBENT
CREDENTIALS
COMMENTS
THE GAMBIA, Banjul
Larry E. Piper FE-OC
8/21/80
U. S. Interests - The smallest and one of the poorest
(IV)
countries on the continent of Africa, The Gambia is
of little strategic, economic or political importance
U. S. PERSONNEL
to the United States. It is, however, a functioning
democracy, has an excellent record on human rights,
State
5
and pursues moderate policies on international
AID
7
issues. U.S. interests in The Gambia center on (1)
Peace Corps
contributing to the economic development of a "fourth
Staff
3
world" country which shares common philosophical and
Volunteers
43
political principles with the U.S.; (2) encouraging
continued Gambian support of moderate solutions to
POST BUDGET
international issues; (3) contributing to the
multi-donor, long-term Sahel development program in
State
$ 771,000
which The Gambia participates; (4) maintaining the
ICA
92,000
close ties between Gambians and Americans which have
AID-Program
4.750.000 leath
flourished in the wake of Alex Haley's book on black
American roots in the Gambia.
Bilateral Issues There are, no serious bilateral
issues between the U.S. and The Gambia. The Gambian
government would, however, like to see a greater
economic assistance effort by the U.S., particularly
some U.S. participation in a major dam/bridge project
on 'the Gambia River. Whether and how the U.S.
participates in the project, which the Gambians
consider their number one development priority, may
well be the touchstone of U.S.-Gambian relations in
the future. Gambia may also seek U.S. support and/or
advice as they move toward confederation with Senegal.
Chief of Mission Qualifications The Ambassador
should have strong program direction skills to assure
that the current growth of the Mission continues in
an orderly and productive manner. The Chief of
Mission should also have experience in development
economics in order to monitor and shape effectively
the increasing AID program. A broad background in
African issues is important; a great share of
substantive analysis and reporting will fall on the
Ambassador's shoulders. The Ambassador should also
have the ability to establish close, friendly rapport
with President Jawara and other Gambian leaders who
welcome full consultations with U.S. officials on the
range of issues of mutual interest. The Chief of
Mission needs to be skilled in dealing with staff and
attentive to employee morale in this isolated mission.
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
Has Top Secret Department Security Clearance Based on Full Field
Background Investigation or Update Last Completed on 5/29/75.
CANDIDATE FOR THE GAMBIA
NAME:
Sharon E. Ahmad
AGE:
48
RANK:
Senior Foreign Service Officer - Counselor
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
Western Europe, South America, South Asia
COUNTRIES OF EXPERIENCE: Italy, Netherlands Antilles, Pakistan
FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
Spanish, Italian
EDUCATION:
BA, Municipal University of Omaha, 1955
MA, Northwestern University, 1956
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1981-present
Executive Seminar in National and International
Affairs
1978-1981
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of
European Affairs, Department of State
1977-1978
Director, Office of International Trade Policy,
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs,
Department of State
1975-1977
Chief, General Commercial Policy Division,
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs,
Department of State
1966-1970
Economic Officer, Islamabad
1962-1966
Economic Officer, Office of Canadian Affairs,
Bureau of European Affairs, Department of State
1960-1962
Consular Officer, Curacao
1958-1960
Economic Officer, Rome
1956-1958
Economic Officer, Bureau of Economic and
Business Affairs, Department of State
Social Security Number:
b(6)
Marital Status: Widowed
Children: Two
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM TO:
The President
FROM:
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
SUBJECT:
Ambassador to The Gambia (PAS/Class IV)
For Ambassador to The Gambia, I recommend that you
nominate the following candidate:
Sharon E. Ahmad, a Counselor of the Senior Foreign
Service, age 48, is currently a member of the Executive
Seminar in National and International Affairs. Ms. Ahmad
recently completed a tour as Deputy Assistant Secretary in
the Bureau of European Affairs, with responsibility for
Canada, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and Malta. In this
assignment she was able to exercise her managerial and senior
policy-making skills, supplementing her already proven
expertise as an economic-commercial officer. Ms. Ahmad has
acquired broad geographic background through service in three
areas. She began her career in the Economic and Business
Bureau, followed by tours as economic officer in Rome;
consular officer in Curacao; economic officer in the Office
of Canadian Affairs and as economic officer in Islamabad.
She was subsequently assigned as Director of the Office of
International Trade Policy. Ms. Ahmad is given high marks in
problem solving. Working in complicated interagency
settings, she has demonstrated remarkable success in fixing
and meeting deadlines, as well as skill and logic in
defending principles of U.S. policy. She has shown a talent
for innovation in experimenting with the shifting of duties
of her subordinates to obtain optimum performance.
Approve
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Candidate contacted by
Date
Contact data: Office: (202)524-9334