Careers at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Duties

Performs construction project inspections and assists the Facility Manager (FM) with oversight of locally employed staff and American escorts in the Facility Management Office (FAC). In accordance with the local building code and safety requirements, oversees maintenance and construction projects in Government owned and leased properties. Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on construction and maintenance contracts for FAC. Manages the staff responsible for work orders and authorizing procurement requests. Partners with the FM to provide direction and managerial functions to support FAC staff. Assist with performance management, conduct reviews, and hiring. The jobholder will be directly supervised by the Senior Facility Manager.  This position requires a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

The jobholder must have a valid Kenyan driver's license. 

Education Requirements:

Option 1

Education: Two years of college studies is required.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years of experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.

Option 2 (Substitution)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Plus 5 years’ experience in facility management, maintenance operations, construction, or real estate property management, including managing multidisciplinary personnel is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Understanding of construction principles and construction drawings is required. Working knowledge of maintenance operations and procedures, international building codes and inspection practices is required. Knowledge of general safety principles that apply to work and living spaces is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English Level IV (Fluent) Reading/speaking /writing is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Advanced managerial, supervision and scheduling skills. Ability to effectively delegate as appropriate and provide technical and organizational guidance during time-sensitive situations. Have excellent project management and organizational skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to write statements of work, staff notices, and performance management documents. The jobholder must have a valid Kenyan drivers license. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to use DOS proprietary software (ILMS/Ariba/MyServices/GMMS).

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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.