Announcement Number:
Kinshasa-2019-075
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Kinshasa
Position Title:
Commercial Assistant - Open only to : All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period: 12/07/2019 - 12/27/2019Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Series/Grade: LE - 1510 9
Salary: USD $0
Work Schedule:Full-time - Monday thru Friday (40 hours/week).
Promotion Potential: LE-9
Duty Location(s):1 in Kinshasa, CG
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info:
HR Section
+243-972-616-179
[email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Competitive service
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is FP-5. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Commercial Assistant in the Political Section.
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 (40 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:No
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Duties
Basic Function of the Position
Under general supervision of Economic Officer, incumbent serves as Economic/Commercial Section's Commercial Assistant (CA), the Embassy's primary point of contact on U.S./DRC business-related issues. CA seeks out and responds to commercial contacts in order to promote U.S. business with, investment in, and exports to the DRC. CA performs commercial services in conjunction with U.S. Export Assistance Centers (USEAC). CA reports orally and in writing on Congolese business environment, including as drafter for the Country Commercial Guide.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: At least five years progressive experience in commercial or economic work is required
Education Requirements:
University degree in business administration or economics is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested:
LANGUAGE: Level IV English ability (fluent) speaking and writing is required. Level IV (Fluent) French speaking and writing is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of computer-based Word and Excel spreadsheet programs.
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.
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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. Embassy in Kinshasa 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:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
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 [enter clearance level here] clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Embassy internet site.
Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
Degree (not transcript)
DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
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. Embassy in Kinshasa.
