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Financial Management Specialist
US Embassy, Bujmbura, Burundi (US Embassy)
Délai: 19 novembre 2026 23:59
About
Announcement Number:
Bujumbura-2026-019
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Bujumbura
Position Title:
Financial Management Specialist_ Open to all interested/all sources
Open Period:
11/05/2026 - 11/19/2026
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+2
Series/Grade:
LE - 0402 10
Salary:
Not Specified
Work Schedule:
Full-time - Full time, 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-10
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Bujumbura, BY
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
BujumburaHR
22207024
BujumburaHR@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
This position is open to:
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
For USEFM - FP grade is 5 (steps 5 through 14) Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to review the 8 Qualities of Overseas Employees:
· Composure & Integrity: Stay calm, effective, and honest under pressure.
· Cultural Adaptability: Collaborate respectfully across cultures, races, and backgrounds.
· Change & Initiative: Embrace new challenges and take pride in completing assignments to high standards.
· Experience & Motivation: Bring proven skills and a strong drive to support our mission.
· Information Integration & Resourcefulness: Apply guidelines quickly to solve complex problems efficiently.
· Tactfulness: Communicate professionally and respectfully as a representative of our diplomatic mission.
· Planning & Organizing: Prioritize workloads strategically to maximize operational efficiency.
· Working with Others: Foster positive, cooperative relationships as a dedicated team player.
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 (40 years or older); disability; genetic information; or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Burundi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Financial Management Specialist in the Finance office.
Supervisory Position:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
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Duties
This position is located in the Financial Management Office, U.S. Embassy Bujumbura and reports directly to the Financial Management Officer (FMO). Incumbent provides expert financial advice on all budget / financial matters to the Financial Management Officer, other USDH Officers and supported agencies. The incumbent interprets U.S. Government regulations and performs duties in compliance with the unique financial policy of each agency/section in conformance with International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) service standards. Incumbent serves as the embassy’s key expert on ICASS budget, cost distribution, and other budget related matters and oversees the analysis and review funding authorizations for multiple agencies including ICASS, Program, Public Diplomacy, Diplomatic Security, Marine Security Guards, Consular, Overseas Building Operations, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Department of Defense, and Representation. The incumbent has primary responsibility for overseeing financial planning and budget formulation and execution for a budget in excess of $12 million on an annual basis and supervises the provision of additional financial services including cashiering and vouchering, the Office of Security Cooperation and Department of Defense: AFRICOM (2 distinct ICASS agencies).
Performs or supervises the performance of such functions as budgeting, financial planning, allotment accounting, voucher examining, cashiering, and payroll, and providing financial management advisory services to the Financial Management Officer and to serviced agencies at post
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
security certificate; or
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 6 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree or the local academic equivalent in accounting, finance, economics, commerce, or business administration 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:
Nonsupervisory: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible Finance/Accounting-related work experience in government or private sector involving analysis, evaluation, controls, and reporting is required.
Supervisory: One year of supervisory experience is required.
Language:
English: Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate. This may be tested
French: Good working knowledge; written & spoken
Kirundi:Good working knowledge; written & spoken.
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
Must have detailed understanding of the banking regulations and financial local laws. The incumbent must have an in-depth knowledge of financial planning and accounting methods.
Skills And Abilities:
The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to relate funds management to Mission programs and understand the implications of changes in priorities and direction of programs. Must be able to explain complex financial data to other Mission personnel that do not specialize in budget or financial management.
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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.
Other Information:
Eligible and qualified applicants receive a hiring preference in the order listed below:
1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
Applicants must accurately describe their status in their application; failure to do so may result in a determination of ineligibility for a hiring preference.
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. U.S. Veterans’ preference must be claimed on the application to be properly taken into account.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
Additional Employment Considerations
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
An EFM employed on a PSA or FMA with a regular work schedule (full-time or part-time) is subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and must work 90 calendar days in the current position before applying for other positions advertised at the Mission.
An EFM employed on a temporary PSA or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) with an intermittent work schedule is not subject to the New Employee 90-Day Application Limitation and may apply for advertised Mission vacancies at any time.
The following apply to Locally Employed staff only:
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.
The following apply to all candidates:
Candidates who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
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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:
Residency Permit (if applicable)
Work Permit (if applicable)
University Degree (if applicable)
University Transcript (if applicable)
Language Scores (if applicable)
Driver’s License (if applicable)
Certificate (if applicable)
Professional License (if applicable)
Resume/CV (if applicable)
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 https://bi.usembassy.gov/jobs/or follow us at https://www.facebook.com/usembassy.bujumbura .
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
US Embassy, Bujmbura, Burundi (US Embassy) (Ambassade)
+257 22-207-000
https://bi.usembassy.gov/
No. 50 Avenue Des Etats Unis, 110-01-02, Bujumbura, Burundi, Fax: +257 22-222-926
The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Burundi for over 40 years.
The U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura is represented by the Department of State, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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