VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  34-2009 

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION:  Program Agent, FSN-07; FP-07*

OPENING DATE: June 22, 2009

CLOSING DATE: July 6, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:             *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-07 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident:  ETB 69,264 p.a.   (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade: FSN – 07)

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 Program Agent in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office in Ethiopia. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the general supervision of the CDC/E Senior Program Agent, position is responsible for facilitating and performing procurement duties involving the processing and follow-up of procurement questions in fulfillment of CDC/E needs for a variety of commodities and services. Position’s duties constitute performing all aspects of procurement processes ranging from reviewing of purchase requisitions to perusal of a series of follow-up actions, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services.

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 five years progressively responsible experience in procurement and supply fields is required.
 3.   Language Requirement: Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading English is required.     
4. Other Skills Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills. Must demonstrate competence in using Microsoft Office Suite and have a valid Grade 2 Ethiopian driver’s license.
5. Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Must demonstrate cooperative working relationships to maintain effective working relationships with CDC/E staff, US Embassy office of Procurement/General Services, Budget & Fiscal, MoH, NGOs, and other partners.

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: July 6, 2009

The US Mission in Addis Ababa, 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.