USA Embassy Addis Ababa Ethiopia Job seekers are invited to an appointment.

Embassy Addis Ababa invites qualified and experienced applicants for the various positions.

Overview

Hiring Path:• Open to the publicWho May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:For USEFM – FP is 9.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

 All Interested Applicants / All SourcesSecurity Clearance Required:Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment Type:PermanentAppointment Type Details:Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary periodMarketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Mail Room Clerk.

The work schedule for this position is: 

• Full Time (44 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoTravel Required:Not Required

Duties

Under the direct supervision of the DPO Mail Supervisor, incumbent serves as a Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) and Diplomatic Pouch and Mail (DPM) mail clerk with driver and pouch/item tracking duties. Incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Mission’s unclassified DPO and DPM services, handling of International and local mail for the Mission and its on-compound distribution needs.  Incumbent will also periodically assist with Classified Diplomatic Pouch operations, sometimes after working hours, in a liaison capacity with local airport and customs officials.

Qualifications And Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:- Minimum one year of administrative work experience.

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under “Other Document 1 or 2Education Requirements:

Education:- Completion of high/secondary school is required

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under “High School Diploma or equivalent”Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:- Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This may be tested)

                     Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. (This may be tested)           

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:- Perform DPM and DPO operations such as receiving incoming mail and processing outgoing mail. Maintain a valid 3rd class driver’s license and airport tarmac license.  Possess excellent customer service skills. Be able to physically lift and move heavy pouches and drive large transport vehicles with automatic or manual transmission. Minimum 5 years of owning a driver’s license is required. (This may be tested)

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.Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits And Other Info

Benefits: Agency 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 may 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*

1. AEFM / USEFM

1. 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.

How To Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.

To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit the documents listed below to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

 Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested Completion of Secondary/High School as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position. 

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Completion of secondary school certificate /student copy (required) 

• Passport copy (if applicable)

• Driving License (required)

• Work Experience Copy (required)

• Letter(s) of recommendation (if available)

• Any documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed (e.g. work experience documents, transcripts, certificates, etc).

Note: Please upload all copies of your work experience under ‘Other document’

• FOR AEFM / USEFM ONLY 
  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • Residency and/or Work Permit
  • Passport copy
  • Degree (not transcript) 
  • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

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.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

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