🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ US Embassy – 4 Positions

The US Embassy in Sierra Leone is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Chauffeur (x3)
2.) Economic Assistant

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Chauffeur (x3)

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

•  All Interested Applicants / All SourcesFor USEFM - FP grade is BB Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

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.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Sierra Leone is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Chauffeur position in the General Services office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The incumbent operates safely and efficiently an unarmored U.S. Government-owned or leased motor vehicle to transport passengers and/or cargo.  Works as messenger as directed.

As one of several motor pool chauffeurs, receives work assignments from the Deputy Motorpool Supervisor or a Dispatcher to transport State and/or other Agency personnel or cargo. Works as Messager as directed

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• • security certificate; or

• • Medical clearance.

 

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of five weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of high school education is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

At least three years of professional driving experience is required.

 

Language: 

Good working knowledge of Speaking is required.

Job Knowledge:

Must have a good working knowledge of the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings.

Skills And Abilities:

Must hold a valid driver’s license.  Must have the ability to read maps and plan driving routes.  Must have good verbal communication skills, and an ability to handle all persons with professionalism and discretion.  Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspection and must possess intermediate level automotive maintenance skills. Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.

Operates level C or D armored vehicle with defensive driving skills.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. Local employees working at the U.S. Mission in Freetown may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits such as:

1. 1. Housing/Rent Allowance 25% (Annual Basic salary) paid yearly.

1. 1. Transportation Allowance 30% (annual Basic Salary) paid Bi-Weekly.

1. 1. Leave Allowance

1. 1. Meal Allowance

1. 1. 13^th Month Bonus

1. 1. Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office.

The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: 

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below.  It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

1. 1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

1. 1. AEFM / USEFM

1. 1. Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:

• • Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.

• • Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:

• • Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.

• • Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.  

2.) Medical Administrative Assistant

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:
•  All Interested Applicants / All SourcesFor USEFM - FP grade is FP-06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

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.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Freetown, Sierra Leone is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Position of Economic Assistant in the Economic and Commercial office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

Under the general supervision of the American Direct Hire Economic/Commercial Officer. From manuals/guidance on USAID program policies, procedures and documentation, performs a variety of research, monitoring, analytical, contact and administrative duties specifically relating to the maintenance of the Ambassador Special Self-Help Program, Democracy and Human Rights Fund, Ambassador's Fund for Refugees and the Economic Support Fund. Monitors the local economic trend, analyzes and makes recommendation to the Economic Officer. Provides minor political support duties to the Senior Political staffer.

Self Help Project and Democracy and Human Rights Duties:
On the basis of past practices, USAID and State Department regulations, and specific instructions, solicits, receives and organizes grant requests from in-country organizations.

Political Reporting: Assists in reviewing press, and parliamentary proceedings statements, and determines items of likely interests to the F$N Political Assistant.

Economic Duties: Reviews published materials and sources from local government Ministries on economic and financial reports, economic journals, industries, media press.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of five weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in economics, marketing, or business administration is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Three years of private or public sector experience in economic, community development, or trade is required.

Language: Good Working Knowledge in speaking/reading/writing English.

Good Working Knowledge speaking/reading of at least two Sierra Leone native languages required.

 

Job Knowledge:

Must be able to acquire working knowledge and learn procedures of files in the Political economic office. Must have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of U.S. foreign economic policy objectives vis-as-vis the host country is required, in order to provide accurate advice and recommendations both ways. Excellent knowledge of U.S. government laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to Ambassador's Special Projects and Grants. Must have knowledge of Sierra Leone economic, cultural, social and political institutions and constraints in order to recommend grant to needed institutions.

Skills and Abilities:

Must have good computer user skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, PowerPoint). Must be able to efficiently plan and organize community outreach programs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to draft economic or political reports or agreements on Projects and Human Rights Fund. Ability to establish and maintain relationship with the local economic institutions including relationship with political institutions. Ability to review and analyze project proposals to recommend appropriate target for funding.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. Local employees working at the U.S. Mission in Freetown may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits such as:

1. 1. Housing/Rent Allowance 25% (Annual Basic salary) paid yearly.

1. 1. Transportation Allowance 30% (annual Basic Salary) paid Bi-Weekly.

1. 1. Leave Allowance

1. 1. Meal Allowance

1. 1. 13^th Month Bonus

1. 1. Miscellaneous Benefit Allowance

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicant, 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: 

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below.  It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

1. 1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

1. 1. AEFM / USEFM

1. 1. Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:

• • Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.

• • Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:

• • Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.

• • Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.