Customs Expeditor - Embassy of United States of America

Second Pressman Multi -Color - US EMBASSY

Second Pressman Multi -Color - US EMBASSY

OPENING DATE: June 8, 2011

CLOSING DATE: June 22, 2011

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week.

SALARY: (1) Mission Policy is to hire LES employees at step 1 of the grade. The current annual salary for an LES-5, step 1 is L.E.31,969.

(2) Actual FP grade and salary will be determined by the US Department of State.

Notes: All ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

Best qualified displaced/RIFed employees will receive priority consideration if no US Citizens, family members or veterans apply.

The US Embassy in Cairo is seeking an individual for the position of Second Pressman, multi-color in the Global Publishing Solutions Office.


BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent assists in the operation and maintenance of five-color/multicolor sheet fed press.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact Neveen or Lamiaa at 2797-3001.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Completion of secondary school is required.

2. Three years experience as a pressman is required.

3. Level I (rudimentary) in English written and spoken and Level III in Arabic written and spoken is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and
US Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold an FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. The Universal Application for Employment (UAE) DS-174 (link to instructions and applications: http://egypt.usembassy.gov/hr/index.htm )

2. Candidates must provide in the application (DS-174) names of family members working in the Mission.

3. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application or the preference will not be applied.

4. (Optional): Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office
Attention: Neveen Elias or Lamiaa Hafez
US Embassy, Cairo
8, Kamal El Din Salah Street, Garden City
Email: cairojobs@state.gov

DEFINITIONS

1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:
--US citizen;

--Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;
--Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
--Is resident at the sponsoring employee's or uniform service member's post of assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad;

and

--Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a US Citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.
5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniformed service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: June 22, 2011

The US Mission in Cairo 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

PURCHASING AGENT - US EMBASSY IN TANZANIA

PURCHASING AGENT - US EMBASSY IN TANZANIA


ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Purchasing Agent in General Service Office (GSO).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Prepares GSA and other requisitions for supplies. Processes and follows up requisitions for prompt action by suppliers.

Issues and delivers supplies as requested by individuals with the Embassy.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
45%
Receives procurement requests from GSOs, Procurement Agents and Customers. Determines type of action necessary and sources from which the request can be satisfied; This includes soliciting bids and negotiating prices of commodities. Process petty cash Purchases for prompt delivery to customers through Embassy warehouse.

25%
Prepares purchase orders for items to be obtained from local market and other sources. Requests bids or quotations by Telephone, correspondence, advertisement and personally.

15%
Processes and follows up requests for prompt action by Suppliers. Reviews price responses and recommends the best offer. Establish and maintain frequent petty cash suppliers contacts, reviews their capabilities and promptness.

5%
Often visits bidder’s establishment in order to better determine capabilities and to negotiate price and other Conditions.

10%
Purchase electricity and LUKU tokens for residences.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

Education: Completion of Secondary School is required.
Prior experience: Two years experience in procurement and in supplies required.
Language proficiency: Level III (good working knowledge) in English and level IV (fluent) in Kiswahili (speaking, writing and reading) is required.
Knowledge: Knowledge of GSA and local procurement regulations; also inventory control. Knowledge of local commodity service sources.
Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in operating Microsoft Word, Excel and Access and driver's license.

SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam

POINT OF CONTACT: Telephone: 2668001, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024 Fax: 2668321 or 2668238

CLOSING DATE OF THE POSITION: April 29, 2011

The US Mission in Tanzania 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Default Voucher Examiner/Cashier (US Embassy)

Default Voucher Examiner/Cashier (US Embassy)

OPEN TO: 1.Current Employees of the Mission, US Citizen Eligible Family members (USEFMs), Eligible Family Members (EFMs) and Members of Household (MOH)
- All agencies
2. All Interested Candidates/ All sources

POSITION: Voucher Examiner/Cashier, FSN-7; FP-07*

OPENING DATE: March 23, 2011

CLOSING DATE: April 6, 2011

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week


ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Voucher Examiner/Cashier in the Budget and Fiscal section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

As a Cashier: Accountable for the control, operation and safekeeping of Public Funds amounting to USD 100,000-130,000, advanced by the USDO, to support cash requirements for all agencies at US Embassy Dar es Salaam. Through the Cashier software, process collection of consular fees, refunds and reimbursements, makes payments of cash vouchers, petty cash, travel advances and performs accommodation exchange services. Provide monthly reconciliation to the Cashier-Monitors at PFSC and maintains accountability records and cashier files.

As a Voucher Examiner: Examine and process payments of all types of invoices for goods/services received by the USG against Contracts, Leases, Allowances, Grants, Travel reimbursements and medical bills after ensuring legality, appropriateness and correctness.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available athttp://daressalaam.state.gov/Mission/vacancies.htm

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1.Education: Two years of Commercial Studies after High School (Form VI) is required.

2.Prior experience: Two to three years of experience in Cash operation, Voucher examining, Bookkeeping, Banking and/or Accounting.

3.Language proficiency: Level IV (Fluent) in English and Kiswahili is required.

4.Knowledge: A working knowledge of DOS and associated agencies’ manuals and regulations pertaining to voucher examining is required. Also requires experience with local banking operations and control of cash under Win ACS computer system. USG accounting system i.e. relationship of allotments to cashier operations and specified agency limitations. Working knowledge of Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), Foreign Affairs Handbook (FAH), and Serviced Post User Manual (Cashier manual).

5.Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand and apply the various applicable regulations from each serviced agency, follow procedures and policies in application to related duties. Must be solution oriented and excellent in Customer service by applying SMART ICASS service standards. Possess the ability to work under pressure and with complex cash operations. Control and handle cash transactions in unusual locations. Use tact and politeness in validating cash transactions. Analyze CFSC computer control sheets and reconcile large sums of money against the indicated balances. Possess typing skills of 30 words per minute and data base skills. Use of the desk calculator, MS Word, Excel, E-mail and networking.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

5.Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) http://daressalaam.state.gov/Forms/2010/HR/DS-174.pdf

or

2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3.A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus

4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other
names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of
permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide
number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification
Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S.
Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name,
Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring
Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam


POINT OF CONTACT:

Telephone: 2668001, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2668321 or 2668238

NOTE: CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS APRIL 6, 2011