U.S. Embassy in Ghana GSO Assistant Jobs in Ghana

U.S. Embassy in Ghana GSO Assistant Jobs in Ghana

Announcement Number: Accra-2022-051RRR

Hiring Agency: Embassy Accra

Position Title: GSO Assistant (Open to USEFMs Only)

Open Period: 10/04/2022 - 10/18/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: FP - 0820 6

Salary: USD $43,507 - USD $63,891

Work Schedule: Full-time - Definite not to Exceed not to exceed 5 years

Promotion Potential: FP-6

Duty Location(s): 1 in Accra, GH

Telework Eligible: No

Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/ Clarification From the Agency:
U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

For USEFM - FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required: Secret/ Confidential Clearance
Appointment Type: Temporary

Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed not to exceed 5 years

Summary

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start Date

Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (12 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/ certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Coordinates and assist the General Service Officer (GSO) in various duties with all section. Under general supervision of the GSO.

Incumbent will primarily coordinate real estate and residential property search, inspection and make ready services for Embassy housing pool.

Coordinate work efforts of landlord, post facilities maintenance and property management staff, and agency collectives as required.

This is a non-supervisory position, and is directly supervised by the Supervisory GSO, FP-O1.

Requirements

Experience

Three (3) years’ experience in a job that required coordination of serval different elements of development and organization of program is required.

Education Requirements

US High school diploma or host country equivalent is required

Evaluations

Language

Level IV Fluent English is required. High degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language is required.

Skills and Abilities

Must possess good negotiation skills. Must have good organizational skills

Must be dept at cultivating contact with local landlords, utility companies and government officials.

Must have strong writing skills. Must have strong computer skills, especially in MS word, Excel and outlook.

Must possess interpersonal skills for dealing with mission personnel’s and outside contacts.

Must have had a valid driver's license "Class B" for a minimum of five (5) years.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Language and Skills and Abilities may 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 pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits

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

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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

(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.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret Security clearance.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants

Residency and/or Work Permit

Degree (not transcript)

Degree with transcript

Language Scores (if available)

Driver’s License

Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants

Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Passport copy

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. Mission in Accra, Ghana.

For more information and job application details, see: U.S. Embassy in Ghana GSO Assistant Jobs in Ghana

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