Embassy Kinshasa: Human Resources Assistant – Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs)/All Agencies

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Excepted service
• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is 7. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Open-to: Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs)

Security Clearance Required:

Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type

Temporary

Appointment Type Details:

Definite not to Exceed (5 Years)

Marketing Statement:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of EFM – HR Assistant in the Human Resources Office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

As Office Manager and Assistant to the Human Resources Officer, shares in and supports all aspects of Human Resources administration. In this capacity, assists in implementing, directing, and performing the functions of the HR Office which provides services to 167 American personnel from State and other agencies (DAO, CDC), and approximately 550 Locally Employed (LE) staff. Assists with post’s USDH recruiting efforts; monitors post’s EFM hiring program and administration, initiates clearance requests for appropriate clearance and performs fingerprinting. May serve as Acting HRO as needed. Must be able to obtain and hold security clearance at the Secret Level.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• • security certificate; or

• • Secret security clearance.

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 4 Weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Two years of college/university studies is required.

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:

Experience:

A minimum of two years administrative experience in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment is required.

Language: 

English level: Fluent – Speaking/Reading/Writing is required, including ability to translate.

Job Knowledge:

Administrative experience.

Skills And Abilities:

Excellent analytical and English writing skills are required. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Knowledge of the MicroSoft Office suite programs (Word, Excell, etc.) Must be able to obtain and hold security clearance at the Secret Level. Numerical skills needed to be able to compute hourly rates, remunerations, etc.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

 

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • • • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

    • • SF-50 (if applicable)

    • • College/University Degree

    • • Passport copy

    • • Transcript

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Passport copy

• • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website cd.usembassy.gov or follow us at US Embassy Kinshasa on: Linkedin, Facebook & twitter.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.