AMERICAN EMBASSY, ABIDJAN COTE D’IVOIRE
RECRUITS HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (REGIONAL CLASSIFICATION)
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 13-15
OPEN TO: Current Employees of the Mission, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members
(USEFMs), Eligible Family Members (EFMs), and Members of Household (MOH) – All Agencies
POSITION: Human Resources Assistant (Regional Classification), FSN-9/FP-05*
OPENING DATE: February 24, 2015
CLOSING DATE: March 9, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): 14,622,863 F CFA (Starting salary)
(Position Grade: FSN-9)
*Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): (starting salary to be determined by Washington - Position Grade: FP-5)
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent evaluates and classifies locally recruited positions submitted to a designated regional classification center. Interacts with requiring offices in the posts to provide advice on the Department of State’s LE Staff position classification process and effective position management for overseas posts. Incumbent periodically travels to serviced posts to perform on-site position evaluation reviews and conduct position management and classification-related briefings, as required.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. For further information contact the Human Resources Office at 22-49-40 00.
Important Notice: ‘’Applicants must submit a completed DS-174 form, a current curriculum vitae (resume) that provides the same information listed in Appendix B and found on the UAE or a combination of both. To view the new form (English and French versions) as well as the instructions for completing it, please click on the following link:
http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/howtoapply2.html
When submitting your application via email, please always start the subject line with the Vacancy Announcement’s number followed by the position title.
E.g.: VA No.13-15 Human Resources Assistant (Regional Classification) HRO.
Description du profil
du candidat:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- At least two years of post-secondary college/university studies in general coursework such as English composition, mathematics, education and other general electives is required.
- Five years of progressively responsible work experience in human resources/personnel management or business/public administration is required. At least three years of this experience must include position evaluation with a U.S. Government Agency.
- Level IV (fluent) English (speaking, reading and writing) is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and analytical skills are required. Ability to conduct an effective interview is required. Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and supervisors are required. Job holder must be willing to travel occasionally outside the country.
- Ability to operate a computer work station (Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel) is required. Keyboarding skills that include both speed and accuracy are required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
- Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
- Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
- Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
- As a condition of employment the candidate must be granted a U.S. Embassy medical and security certification.
Informations Complémentaires:
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
- Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) or
- A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B) or
- A combination of both i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet plus
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office:
Attention: Recruitment Section
American Embassy, Abidjan
01 B.P. 1712 Abidjan 01
Cote d’Ivoire
POINT OF CONTACT:
The Human Resources Office
Telephone: 22-49-40-00 Fax: (225) 22-49-41-02
E-mail: AbidjanHR@state.gov
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: MARCH 9, 2015
The U.S. Mission in Abidjan 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been
denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
