Shipping Assistant Job at US Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Job Description

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: Completion of Secondary School is required.

Requirements:

Prior Work Experience:  A minimum of two years’ experience in transportation field closely related to providing customs and shipping services, transiting and  expediting to include handling shipping documentation such as import and export documents is required.

1. Post Entry Training:  Training will be given in US Government policies and procedures relating to all aspects of transportation of goods.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good knowledge of Ethiopian customs regulations, immigration procedures and import/export procedures.  Knowledge of US Government regulations regarding shipping and routing.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  English and Amharic language level 4 (fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required. (English Language will be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Computer skills are required. Must have valid Class 2 driver’s license.  Excellent interpersonal skill organization skills are essential as is a high degree of tact.  (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

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.