About
Announcement Number:
Bujumbura-2024-024
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Bujumbura
Position Title:
Human Resources Assistant- FSN 7
Open Period:
08/16/2024 - 09/02/2024
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+2
Series/Grade:
LE - 0305 7
Salary:
Not Specified
Work Schedule:
Full-time -
Promotion Potential:
LE-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:
Open to All Sources (Internal and External Applicants)
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
full time at 40 hours per week or as per the local compensation plan
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 number of hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
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Duties
Manages or assists with a variety of human resources functions that include Locally Employed (LE) Staff services, Recruitment, as well as American personnel services. Duties may include, but are not limited to preparing personnel actions, performance management, training, supporting recruitment activities, assisting with American personnel services, awards program.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or administrative field is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good knowledge of local labor and social security laws as well as prevailing practices and customs as they apply to compensation, retirement, medical, and other phases of personnel management is required. Knowledge of local regulations related to visas, accreditation, Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations, Protocol Guidebook, The Bilateral Work Agreement (BWA) for EFM employment on the local economy, etc.
Education Requirements:
Completion of two years of general college studies is required.
Evaluations:
Language:
English level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
French level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
Kirundi level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
This may be tested.
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.
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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 Bujumbura will receive a compensation package that includes 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:
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 State Department website.
How to Apply:
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
College degree/Diploma (Not transcript)
Copy of ID/Passport
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, Burundi.
