U.S Embassy Kenya Program Assistant Jobs in Kenya

U.S Embassy Kenya Program Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Duties

The MCC Program Assistant is the first Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) staff member at post: Coordinates among MCC headquarters in Washington, DC; post staff, and local public and private partners to set up a new MCC office at post.

Subsequently, under the supervision of the Resident Country Director (RCD), supports administrative and routine program functions related to MCC operations in Kenya.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in office management, administrative or secretarial support, or program management support is required.

Job Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of business principles, concepts, and methodology involved in administering document and data management systems and other aspects of an office environment is required. General knowledge of procedures for travel and time and attendance, budgeting, etc.

Education Requirements:

Completion of high school is required. Completion of two years university level studies is required.

Evaluations:

Language:

Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in speaking/reading/writing English is required.

Level IV (Good working knowledge) in speaking/reading/writing Kiswahili is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced and complex office environment and to effectively take on and complete multiple tasks in a team environment.

Strong organizational skills, ability to organize files systemically and consistently.

Ability to use software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Must have keyboard skills at intermediate level.

The incumbent must also possess excellent research capabilities, willingness, ability, and effectiveness in working on a wide variety of projects, ability to work effectively in teams and with staff from across multiple groups, ability to work independently and to assume new and increasingly challenging tasks.

[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 Nairobi, Kenya 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 **

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S Embassy Kenya Program Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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