Career Opportunities at Embassy of The United States

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Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

1. Serve as Team Lead of Performance and Analytical activities in the Human Resources Office.  
2. Will supervise two Human Resources (HR) Assistants managing and administering Performance Management Process, LE Staff Orientation, HR data analytics, and LE Staff on-boarding processes.
3. Incumbent will manage the entire coordination and processing of Mission Incentive Awards program, and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program.
4. Is expected to manage HR administrative related duties as assigned to include but not limited to researching and drafting of all Management Notices and Policies related to HR functions.  
5. Will provide direct supervision to position numbers C54101 FSN-7 and C54008 FSN-7.
6.  Supervised by Human Resources Management Specialist (N54200, FSN-11)

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  

University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management/Administration or Public Administration is required.

Education Requirements:

University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management/Administration or Public Administration is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  English Level IV (Fluent, Speaking/Reading/Writing) is required (This may be tested). Kiswahili Level III (Good working Knowledge, Speaking/Reading/Writing) is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

1. Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office package, especially MS Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.  Strong organizational and planning skills are required.  Attention to detail and problem-solving skills is required.  Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work is required.  Must be able to work as a team.

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.

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi Kenya 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.