Realty Clerk Job at US Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Realty Assistant. New job opening at US Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: Completion of two years college/university in general studies is required.

Requirements:

Prior Work Experience:  Minimum of three years’ experience in office management or administrative work is required.

Post Entry Training: Good working knowledge of USG leasing regulations and property management.  Must have a good knowledge of local commercial and real estate markets and capabilities of local vendors.  Must understand local commercial and real estate pricing customs and practices. Ability to use Microsoft Office platform.

On the job training in WebPass, eServices and ILMS Ariba is required.  Dept. of State ethics and customer service training.   Procedural training is provided in-house/FSI as it is directly tailored to USG operating systems and regulations.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: A good working knowledge of Department of State and associated agency housing regulations, instructions and procedures as set forth in 15 FAM. Incumbent must be familiar with the Addis Ababa housing market and rental prices. A good understanding of USG housing practice and policies is essential to performing the job.  The ability to coordinate incoming personnel’s needs with existing property or the need to acquire new property.  It is in the best interest of the USG for the incumbent to minimize rental turnovers or the need to move personnel mid-tour, both in terms of financial stress on the Embassy or agency, and a quality of life issue for the occupant to not have to move mid-tour.  FEDBIDOPS when required.  Incumbent must work closely with the GSO warehouse and the Embassy’s financial management section to make sure leases are funded properly.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:   English Level 3 (good working knowledge, reading/speaking/writing); Amharic Level 4 (fluency, reading/speaking/writing) is required. (English Language will be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Using personal computer applications such as the MicroSoft Office Suite, good working knowledge of searching on the Internet/Intranet, knowledge of various online housing sites; Outlook, typing and calculator.  Excellent negotiation skills.  Ability to use tact and judgment when dealing with colleagues and suppliers.  Display excellent customer service advocacy.  The position requires Class 2 Ethiopian driver’s license.  (This may be tested)

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.

If an applicant with a disability needs assistance with the application and/or hiring process, including any applicable tests or interview, please contact:
Phone: +251111306184

Email: HagosRG@state.gov

BENEFITS:  Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia may receive a compensation package that could 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.  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:

https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust security clearance.  Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on HR/OE Intranet Site.

To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the documents listed below:

To apply for this position click the following link https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.

For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:  Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

FOR ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR):

• DS-174 (US Embassy application form)
• Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed (e.g. transcripts, degrees, certificates, work experience documents, etc.)
• Driver’s License (if applicable) this should only be included for positions requiring it
• Certificate or License (if applicable)
• Letter(s) of recommendation (if available)

FOR AEFM / USEFM ONLY

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Passport copy
• Degree (not transcript)
• Language Scores (if available)
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

What to Expect Next:

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 Addis Ababa/Ethiopia.