Banjul - Post Report Question and Answers

What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?

Telecommuting. Pay scales low in comparison to US pay. - Sep 2016


Not if you expect a decent salary. - Aug 2015


If you are an employee of the U.S. Embassy, there is no bilateral work agreement. - Jun 2014


There are plenty of volunteer opportunities, but local pay is low and there are few opportunities outside of NGO or teaching positions. - Jun 2013


Not really. There are jobs at the embassy if you want one. I know a few spouses who chooose not to work at the embassy and instead volunteer with NGOs. - Sep 2011


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