No of Positions:2
Job Summary
Incumbent serves as the Management Analyst and Special Project Coordinator for the Embassy Mogadishu Management Sections such as – but not limited to - the Human Resources, Financial Management, and General Services Office. Assignments are usually given on a project basis and the incumbent is expected to fully analyze the problem, gather data and information find and evaluate alternative solutions, and make a formal recommendations. In addition, the employee performs administrative analysis; with his/her work primarily focusing on the day-to-day administration of the management section including the responsibility for making formal recommendations and decisions for delivery of management services. Ideal candidate would periodically be called upon to travel to Mogadishu on a TDY basis. Position requires Secret Security Clearance, and reports to the Deputy Management Counselor.
Job Description
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Three years of administrative or clerical experience is required, 2 years of which should be in project coordination/project management.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are required.
Good working knowledge of the overall Mission structure, including other agencies at post.
ICASS and NSDD-38 rules and regulations.
Knowledge of local and national culture is helpful to answer visitors’ questions regarding navigating life in Kenya.
Education Requirements:
2 years university studies is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing of English is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must possess strong organizational and project management skills, analyze complex data and interpret them into clear, concise, and manageable use by Post management, able to read architectural blueprints, and be a self-starter with the ability to perform multi-tasks and manages his/her own time.
May have to request others’ participation in surveys, i.e. COLA, etc., sporadically. Should be comfortable with persuasion.
Drafting Management notices, sending emails requesting information or data from Management team or agency heads at large. Daily and weekly basis.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass 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
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.
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