VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  32-2009 

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION:  Shipment Clerk, FSN-05; FP-09 

OPENING DATE: June 15, 2009

CLOSING DATE: June 29, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:             *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP - 09 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident:  ETB 47,235 p.a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade: FSN – 05)

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

The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Shipment Clerk in the General Service Office of the Embassy.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Shipping and Customs Supervisor, the incumbent obtains vehicle registration, inspection and import/export documentation for government-owned vehicles (GOVs) and privately owned vehicles (POVs) of American staff; obtains driving licenses for American staff; pays fees to obtain local insurance for GOVs and POVs; works closely with the Road Transport Authority (RTA) and Ministry of Transportation to facilitate vehicle registrations and inspections; may assist in making arrangements for incoming and outgoing official shipments.  Delivers diplomatic notes to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and delivers and expedites passports to obtain visas from various diplomatic missions and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Contact (251-11-517-42-36)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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

1. Required Education:  Completion of Secondary School is required.
2. Required Prior Experience: Minimum of one year experience in dealing directly with either the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials or Road Transport Authority, local customs and Ministry of Transportation officials in carrying out vehicle registration, licensing, and insurance is required.
3. Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading Amharic and Level 3 English is required.   
4. Other Skills:  Must possess a current and valid Grade III Ethiopian driver’s license; must have strong basic computer skills and knowledge. 
5. Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Must be able to work quickly and calmly under pressure, must be able to organize and prioritize work assignments, provide follow-up, and notify supervisor immediately of potential problems. 
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. 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 a 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. Application for Employment (available at the Main Gate and/or U.S. Embassy web page: http://ethiopia.usembassy.gov
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612.
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  

POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 251-11-517-40-00, Ext. 4236
E-Mail: hroaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: June 29, 2009

The US Mission in Ethiopia 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.