Administrative Clerk (KUSLO) - Inhouse Applicants Only at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Duties

The Admin Clerk KUSLO Liaison in Mombasa serves as a crucial link between U.S. government entities, Kenyan ministries/agencies, and the military. This role involves coordinating logistical needs for military operations, establishing, and maintaining relationships with government officials, and analyzing developments in defense sectors. Additionally, responsibilities include overseeing shipping and customs operations, managing facilities, and supporting air transportation activities at Moi International Airport. This role demands strong organizational skills and the ability to navigate complex logistical and administrative tasks effectively.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

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

• Police clearance 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 4 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School Education is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

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:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of airfield operations, warehouse operations or logistics is required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language:

• English: Level 3 - Good working knowledge; written & spoken
• Kiswahili: Level 3 - Good working knowledge; written & spoken
• Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge in airfield/port operations, logistics and administrative duties, scheduling and coordinating meetings
• Knowledge in aircraft handling equipment particularly Forklift.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

Must possess excellent management skills and the ability to deal with people effectively and diplomatically,
teamwork, leadership skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office application suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Driving experience; must have had driver's license for at least five years.