"Addis-2020-004 (RA)" Vacancy Details

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Announcement Number:

Addis-2020-004 (RA)

Hiring Agency:

Embassy Addis Ababa

Position Title:

Information Management Assistant- US Citizen Eligible Family Members only

Open Period:

07/21/2020 - 08/04/2020

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT+3

Series/Grade:

FP - 0105 7

Salary:

USD $37,680

Work Schedule:

Full-time - 40 hours per week

Promotion Potential:

FP-7

Promotion Potential Explanation:

None. This is advertised at the Full Performance Level FP-07 which is equivalent to FSN-7 .

Duty Location(s):

2 Vacancy in

Addis Ababa, ET

Telework Eligible:

No
For More Info:

HR Section
0111-306196
EFMAddisHR@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FS is 07.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Security Clearance Required:

Top Secret

Appointment Type

Temporary

Appointment Type Details:

Family Member Appointment (FMA), not to exceed 5 years.

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before
you apply.
Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

 Full Time  (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time after
successful receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances.
 *There are 2 available IMA positions.  The first position will start as soon as possible in the ISC
office and the second position will start June 2020 in the IPC office.

 
Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

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Duties
Under the direct supervision of Information Systems Officer or Information Program officer depending on
yearly rotation, incumbent performs the daily and weekly duties and tasks associated with the
information management programs for which the Information Systems Center (ISC) or IPC is responsible.
These tasks include opening/closing the ISC and/or IPC, processing incoming/outgoing telegrams,
responding to customer queries and work requests, operating/maintaining communications equipment
and messaging applications, and providing user-level desktop and printer support. Provides assistance to
both the Information Program Center and Information Systems Center.
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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:- Minimum of one year working in the information technology field involving support
and basic administration of client accounts, network systems, and federal software and
applications is required.

 
Education Requirements:
 Two years of full-time post-secondary study (or the equivalent hours spread across a part-time
study period) in Information Management, Telecommunications Management, Computer
Information Systems, Networking, Data Processing, Computer Sciences, Mathematics or other
related computer networking fields is required.

Or, two years of experience in Information Technology with a non-IT degree (minimum
Associate’s degree).

 
Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:Level IV (Fluent) of English is required in speaking, reading and writing (This will be

tested).

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 obtain/maintain a TOP SECRET security

clearance.
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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

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

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a
copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”),
equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the
armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from
active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the
certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the
appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the
expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation
must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-
employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional
employment considerations, please visit the following link.
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How to Apply
How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret level security clearance. 

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to
apply visit the Mission internet site. https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

 
Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

 Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

 Passport copy

 High School Diploma

 DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting

documentation (if applicable)

 SF-50 (if applicable)

 Letter(s) of recommendation

Next Steps:
 Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview
will be contacted via email. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities,
required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Addis
Ababa/Ethiopia.
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