Brazilian Embassy in Nairobi Technical Cooperation Assistants Jobs
The Embassy of Brazil in Nairobi, Kenya, through the Decree 1.570 of 21st July 1995, and the Order of the Minister of State for External Relations of Brazil of 12th September 1995, makes it public, by this notice, that it is starting a selective process to hire one (1) Technical Cooperation Assistant, according to the rules below:
ObjectiveThe selection process is intended for the hiring of one (1) Technical Cooperation Assistant.
Technical assistants are employees hired locally, for a determined period of time, subject to the Kenyan labor laws and social security standards, on full-time working arrangements.
The Technical Assistant will provide technical, administrative and support services for the Embassy of Brazil in Nairobi, such as carrying out activities in the areas of technical cooperation, cultural and
educational matters, preparation of research, as well as accounting support and other related tasks as assigned.
The gross monthly salary will be Ksh 192,000.00 (one hundred and ninety two thousand Kenyan shillings).
This selection process is not a public tender, and the vacancy for the Technical Cooperation Assistant does not characterize a position at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an employment in the Brazilian Civil Service.
Requirements
The candidate mentioned in this selection process must meet the following requirements:
Be over 18 years of age at the time of entry;
Declare that he or she does not hold a position, job or public office in Brazil;
Proof of being a Kenyan citizen or, in the case of Brazilian national candidates or other countries have permanent resident visa in Kenya;
Must have a college degree(s);
Must have academic and / or professional experience in foreign trade and international economy;
Knowledge of use of the Internet and word processing programs;
In case of Brazilian citizens, proof of being compliant with the electoral obligations in Brazil;
In case of Brazilian male, aged between 18 and 45 years, proof of being compliant with the
obligations of military service in Brazil.
Preliminary Selection
The Selection Committee shall evaluate the qualification and eligibility of candidates upon the examination of the CVs and other documents submitted by applicants.
Candidates who meet the requirements will be invited by e-mail for the written examination. The names of the selected candidates will be posted on the Embassy website.
Evaluation
Assessment of selected candidates will be made by the Selection Committee, by conducting written tests in Portuguese and English, and individual interviews.
The assessment criteria to be measured will be the ability of understanding and speaking and writing in Portuguese and English, knowledge of issues and concepts of technical cooperation and education, accounting knowledge and the resourcefulness and ability to perform the duties.
The written test will consist of translation and/or version in both languages, and questions on issues of technical international cooperation, current affairs, accounting.
The oral examination will consist of an interview about professional career and the candidate's aspirations, as well as discussions based on the written test.
The Selection Committee shall, by e-mail, invite the selected candidates for the written tests, to be held on 24th July 2018 at the Embassy grounds, at a time to be informed.
Those approved in the written tests will be invited by e-mail for the individual interviews on a date and time to be determined.
The final result of the selection process will be announced at the reception of the Embassy, by posting of notice, and on the Embassy website. Probable date of publication of the results will be from 03rd August 2018.
The decisions made by the Selection Committee may not be appealed.
The candidates invited for the written test and/or interview must appear at least 15
minutes before the set time for the beginning of the test and/or individual interviews, carrying with them a valid ID with photo.
A candidate who does not appear on the set day and time for each test or interview, or acts with incorrectness or discourtesy will be eliminated.
The average grade of the Portuguese and English written tests and the oral interview will constitute the final grade.
Approved candidates will be considered approved when they have obtained a final average grade of at least sixty (60) points. The classification of the successful candidates will be done by descending order of the final grade.
In case of a tie between two or more candidates, the candidate who will have obtained the highest score in the Portuguese test will be preferred.
Hiring and validity of the selection process
The candidate ranked first will be hired, and the hiring shall be effective from August 2018. The contract will, however, depend on the presentation of:
All the original documents requested in this notice;
Proof of physical and mental fitness for the tasks, approved by an official Kenyan institution or a medical doctor;
Proof of no criminal record, through the presentation of a certificate issued by police authority (Certificate of Good Conduct);
Registration numbers with the social security systems, medical and Kenyan tax system (NSSF, NHIF and PIN).
In the event of withdrawal of the candidate ranked first, breach of the provisions of item above or unwillingness to assume the functions within a reasonable time, the candidate ranked second will be summoned for hiring, and so on.
This selection process will be valid for twelve (12) months from the date of publication of the final outcome.
The other candidates deemed suitable, that is, who have obtained a minimum average of sixty (60) points in the final classification, may be contacted, within the validity period of this selection process, in case of an available vacancy for Technical Trade Assistant in order to provide services in the Trade Promotion section of the Embassy of Brazil in Nairobi.
Addresses and final clarification
Embassy Address: EMBASSY OF BRAZIL IN NAIROBI,
121, United Nations Crescent,
Gigiri
Email address of the Embassy, for the present selection process: administ.nairobi@itamaraty.gov.br
Clarification of the selection process may be requested by e-mail. The omissions shall be decided by
the Selection Committee.
Application Proceedure
Application will be open from 6th to 13th July 2018.
Copies of the documents listed below must be sent to the Embassy of Brazil in Nairobi within the period stipulated in item Preferably by e-mail to the address administ.nairobi@itamaraty.gov.br.
For application, candidates are required to send the following documents electronically:
Curriculum vitae and, if any, reference or recommendation letters;
Proof copy of visa for permanent residence in Kenya (exempt for the candidate with Kenyan
citizenship);
Copy of passport or official and valid identity document with photo;
Copy of proof of completion of higher education;
For Brazilians, “Certificado de Quitação Eleitoral”, which may be obtained at the following address:
http://www.tse.jus.br/eleitor/servicos/certidoes/certidao-de-quitacao-eleitoral;
For a Brazilian male aged between 18 and 45 years, copy of proof of clearance of military obligations
For more information and job application details, see; Brazilian Embassy in Nairobi Technical Cooperation Assistants Jobs
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