Announcement Number:

Bujumbura-2023-025

Hiring Agency:

Embassy Bujumbura

Position Title:

Administrative and Program Support Rover

Open Period:

09/22/2023 - 10/06/2023

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT+2

Series/Grade:

FP - 0105 7

Salary:

Not Specified

Work Schedule:

Full-time -

Promotion Potential:

FP-7

Duty Location(s):

1 Vacancy in

Bujumbura, BY

Telework Eligible:

No

For More Info:

 HR Section

 000-000-0000

 BujumburaHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)-All Agencies

Security Clearance Required:

Top Secret Clearance

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Definite not to Exceed 5 years

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week) 

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

The Administrative and Program Support Rover position provides administrative, data analysis/report, program/project coordination, or management support to post.  In addition to administrative and program support, this position provides cleared escort responsibilities.  This position addresses short-term assignments as needed by post including staffing gaps, ad-hoc projects, and/or short-term workload increases.  To provide maximum flexibility, this position may be implemented either as regular (full-time or part-time) or intermittent/irregular (a when actually employed) basis.  Post Management supervises the Rover position, but the incumbent will receive work guidance from supervisor in currently assigned area. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Three years of office administration and management experience is required. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of office management and core tools such as the core Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint SharePoint) and computer literacy (keyboarding, internet searches), in order to perform assignment and do basic troubleshooting on information technology issues. 

Knowledge on the use of, and ability to do basic troubleshooting on standard office equipment including copiers, fax, multi-line telephone systems, cellular or smart phones, tablet or lap top computers and digital senders and scanners. 

Education Requirements:

Completion of two years post-secondary education is required

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English: Fluent (Speaking/Reading/Writing) required. May include ability to translate.

Skills and Abilities: Skill in working with people from varied backgrounds, educational levels, and cultural surroundings in order to create and maintain an amiable and success-oriented working environment. 

Skill in working positively with colleagues in order to promote harmony, cooperation, and good morale. Professional judgment to make decisions within areas of responsibility to move projects forward and achieve section goals on-time.  This includes knowing when it is necessary to seek guidance from more experienced employees. 

Strong professional communication skills in writing and speaking.  This includes ability to draft, format, and edit correspondence, report, memo, and other documentation as required.  Ability to speak effectively and with clarity and conciseness.

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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Bujumubura may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance. 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit

• Degree (not transcript)

• Degree with transcript

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's 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:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Bujumbura.