About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP BB.  Actual FP  BB salary determined by Washington D.C.

•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

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 Millennium Challenge Cooperation  Chauffeur position in the Millennium Challenge Cooperation office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

As an MCC  Chauffeurs, receives work assignments from the MCC Country Director/Administrative Assistant to transport MCC employees and/or personnel or cargo.
Operates MCC vehicles in the transportation of official visitors in support of U.S. Government's official activities.
Assumes duty driver responsibility on a rotational basis. Incumbent may be required to make trips that require out-of-town
stays.

Maintains vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition, to include cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Performs
basic vehicle inspection in accordance with established schedules and policies.
Prepares trip reports, vehicle use and fuel logs. Estimates fuel consumption for trips.
Safeguards U.S. Government property and uses U.S. Government resources efficiently, including the fuel-efficient operation of vehicles.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

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

• • security certificate

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 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: 

Level 2 - Limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing
Level 3 - Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

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 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.

Must have a valid class B drivers' license 

 

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

 

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • Language Scores (if applicable)

• • Driver’s License (if applicable) Class B Drivers License

• • Certificate (if applicable)

• • Resume/CV (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Passport copy

• • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website [HR ADD LINK TO EMBASSY JOBS PAGE] or follow us at [HR ADD SOCIAL MEDIA/LINKEDIN LINKS AS APPROPRIATE].

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM - FP grade is 7.  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 Information Management Assistant position in the Diplomatic Technology office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The Information Management Assistant (IMA) primary responsibility is to support of the IPC and the ISC in its missions of customer service and technology innovation.  Customer service duties include clerical support, hardware/software support, record keeping, and inventory. The IMA is also responsible for classified pouch support including preparing, retrieval and receiving pouches. IMA serves as the Classnet/OpenNet Local Registration Authority (LRA).

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 for five weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Two years of university studies (associate's degree) 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:

Two years of experience in customer service or office environment (Office, retail, hospitality, etc.)

Language: Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate

 

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job-related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • University Degree

• • Language Scores (if applicable)

• • Certificate (if applicable)

• • Professional License (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Passport copy

• • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website at https://sl.usembassy.gov/jobs/#vacancies

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Custom Announcement (not open to the public)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

•  Current Employees of the Mission

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 is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the 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. Evaluates and ranks each request according to specific criteria set out in instructions from supervisor. Where the grant request is lacking in documentation or clarity (usual), advises the requesting organization, assisting them as necessary to complete project proposals which conforms to the pattern necessary for rank ordering.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

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

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:

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

Language: Good Working Knowledge 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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a medical and security clearance.To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • University Degree

• • Language Scores (if applicable)

• • Certificate (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 Sierra Leone

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:

•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM - FP grade is [.  Actual FP 09  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 FAC Supply Tools clerk position n the Facilities Maintenance office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Duties

The Facility (FAC) Supply Clerk works under the direct supervision of the Mechanical Engineer and is responsible for the acquisition, storage, inventory control, and issuance of building maintenance supplies, repair parts, and materials for the Facility Management Section.

• Supports FAC maintenance shops by obtaining supplies from GSO, ensuring that the right hand and powered tools, equipment and parts are ordered, stocked, and issued.
• In addition to GSO catalogs, searches local and US markets for best products and alternatives, and identifies obsolete items and replacement units to support maintenance operations.
• Liaises and negotiates with suppliers.
• Occasional petty cash holder

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a

• • security certificate

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 Five Weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

High School diploma 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:

Two years of experience in supply/warehousing/expendables or property management is required.

Language: 

English Level 3 - Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

Job Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of parts, materials, tools, and equipment used in the different trades, to include building

materials and their characteristics.

• Expert knowledge of warehousing, supply, and storekeeping practices.

• Must have a good understanding and knowledge of the operational environment in order to make recommendations

on local vendors.

Skills And Abilities:

Strong organizational skills.

· Basic computer skills in MS-Office and data entry.

· Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.

. Must have a valid, current Class B license  .

. Must have had valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years.

Additional Driving Experience: Must be able to drive a manual vehicle

 

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

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[HR MAY ADD LOCAL LANGUAGE TRANSLATION IF HELPFUL.]Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • Driver’s License ( applicable)

• • Certificate (if applicable)

• • Resume/CV (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Passport copy

• • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website

https://sl.usembassy.gov/jobs/#vacancies

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.