Human Resources Assistant (USDH Portfolio) at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Duties

• The incumbent of the position is the assistant to the U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) Portfolio. Duties include:  administering and assisting with the yearly EER and eAwards processes. Supports the American HR Portfolio, supporting 31 U.S. government agencies and offices, over 1,500 Chief of Mission personnel, and close to $1 billion in resources.  The incumbent works collaboratively with two Human Resources Assistants, Human Resources Clerk and one Human Resources Assistant (American Services Team Lead) on the American Portfolio. The incumbent is supervised by the Human Resources Officer with oversight of the American Portfolio. Position requires Secret Security clearance. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: 

• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative office work experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

• Must have a good knowledge of Mission, Bureau and Post Employment Policies. 
• Must have good knowledge of OPM rules and Employment Benefits such as FEHB, FEGLI, TSP. 
• Must have working knowledge of EEO laws.

Education Requirements:

• A High School Diploma is required.