Us Embassy In Nairobi Hiring 2 Mail Clerks Salary KES KSh1,444,064 – KES KSh2,454,917 /Per Year

Mail Clerk (2 positions) – All Interested Applicants

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2024-079
Hiring Agency: Embassy Nairobi

Position Title: Mail Clerk

Open Period: 07/17/2024 – 07/30/2024
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
Series/Grade: LE – 0130 5
Salary: KSh1,444,064 – KSh2,454,917 per year
Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Promotion Potential: LE-5
Duty Location(s): Nairobi, KE (2 Vacancies)
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info:

• HR Section: 020-363-6000
• Email: [email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM – FP is 09. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent (Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period)

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

Summary:

• Work Schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) 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

Basic Function of Position:
The incumbent is one of seven clerks in the Mission Nairobi mailroom and reports to the locally engaged (LE) Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) Supervisor and the American DPO Supervisor. The incumbent processes inbound and outbound DPO, unclassified diplomatic pouch, courier, and local mail. He/she is responsible for providing excellent customer service to mailroom customers and performs other duties as assigned by the DPO Supervisor. He/she has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• Experience: One year of mail handling experience is required.
• Job Knowledge: Must have some knowledge of handling DPO, diplomatic pouch, local or international courier service mail. Knowledge of the functions, personnel, and practices of the embassy and its associated agencies.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

• Language: Level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/speaking/writing English is required (This may be tested). Level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/speaking/writing Kiswahili is also required.
• Skills and Abilities: Must have strong interpersonal skills. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have a valid Kenyan driving license Class BCE. Must be able to lift 70 pounds.

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:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya 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:

• 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”), equivalent documentation, or certification. 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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a local security 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:

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (if applicable)
• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
• Driver’s License
• High school certificate
• Curriculum vitae
• 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 Nairobi, Kenya.

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