Duties
The MCC Program Assistant is the first Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) staff member at post: Coordinates among MCC headquarters in Washington, DC; post staff, and local public and private partners to set up a new MCC office at post. Subsequently, under the supervision of the Resident Country Director (RCD), supports administrative and routine program functions related to MCC operations in Kenya.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in office management, administrative or secretarial support, or program management support is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Thorough knowledge of business principles, concepts, and methodology involved in administering document and data management systems and other aspects of an office environment is required. General knowledge of procedures for travel and time and attendance, budgeting, etc.Education Requirements:
Completion of high school is required. Completion of two years university level studies is required.Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in speaking/reading/writing English is required.
Level IV (Good working knowledge) in speaking/reading/writing Kiswahili is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced and complex office environment and to effectively take on and complete multiple tasks in a team environment. Strong organizational skills, ability to organize files systemically and consistently. Ability to use software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Must have keyboard skills at intermediate level.
The incumbent must also possess excellent research capabilities, willingness, ability, and effectiveness in working on a wide variety of projects, ability to work effectively in teams and with staff from across multiple groups, ability to work independently and to assume new and increasingly challenging tasks.
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 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:
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 Police Clearance Certificate.
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
• High School Certificate • Two year college/University studies • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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 Nairobi, Kenya.