U.S Embassy Nairobi Hiring Logistician

Duties

Basic Function of the Position: 

Provides technical security support and services to posts in its respective geographic region. Manages the ESC/ESO inventory and is responsible for supply chain management, logistics operations, procurement, and inventory reconciliation of technical systems and equipment maintained by the ESC/ESO at its post of residence and constituent posts throughout the region. Assists with office administrative duties, travel arrangements, and tracking the office travel budget.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years of logistics and/or administrative experience gained in an office setting is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of basic administrative office skills and customer service.Education Requirements:

Completion of high school, secondary school or equivalent academic qualification is required.
Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Organizational ability, written communications, travel preparation and planning skills.
  • Detail oriented, resourceful, self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize workloads.
  • Due to the frequent requirement to move materials, must be capable of handling boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Proficient in computer programs used by the Department of State including Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Ability to hold a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications:

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

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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:Agency 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.  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.

FURTHER, THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs ONLY:

1. Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible to apply.
2. Candidates with a hiring preference 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.
3. The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, etc. 

How to Apply

How to Apply:

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

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following link for consideration:

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Driver’s License
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• High School Diploma

Next Steps:

Applicants 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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