VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  74 - 2009

OPEN TO: All interested Candidates

POSITION:  Administrative Management Assistant, FSN-09; FP-05*

OPENING DATE: October 23, 2009

CLOSING DATE: November 06, 2009

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:   *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-05 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident:  ETB 95,718 p.a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade: FSN – 09)

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 Administrative Management Assistant in the Security Assistance Office of the Embassy. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent is the primary back up of the SAO Administrative Management Specialist in planning, resourcing, and coordinating the International Military Education and Training program and Counter Terrorism Fellowship Program and managing the SAO office operational, T-20 budget.  As part of her/his duties the individual will prepare official correspondence, assist with the coordination of official visits, and assist with the procurement, maintenance and accountability of office equipment.

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: Bachelor’s Degree in Management/Business Administration or Accounting is required.
2. Required Prior Experience: Three years of progressive responsible work experience in financial management of which two years must be in an administrative/military experience is required.
3. Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading English and Amharic is required.

4. Other Skills: Incumbent must have extensive experience in using automated accounting software. Sound working knowledge of organization and composition of Ethiopian government and military, contracting, Comptroller’s policies, budget procedures and financial management regulations are also required.
5. Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Ability to effectively interact with senior level host government officials, military and business personnel is required.

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: November 06, 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.