U.S. EMBASSY OUAGADOUGOU

REALTY ASSISTANT

The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Realty Assistant in the General Services Office.

Opening Date : May 05, 2021

Closing Date : May 19, 2021

Open to : All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week)

SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 13,369,191p.a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade : FSN-08)

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

The incumbent is responsible for seeing that all real estate contracts (leases with landlords and other forms of contracts) are completed timely, accurately and in accord with local and U.S. laws. Serves as Housing Coordinator to the General Services Office. Directly supervises one Housing Assistant. The position is located in the General Services Office, reporting directly to the General Services Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

1. EDUCATION : College degree in Business Administration, Real property management, Architecture, Law or Economics is required.
2. EXPERIENCE : Three years of progressively more responsible experience in real estate management or leasing is required.

3. LANGUAGE : English-(fluency) reading/speaking/writing is required. French-(fluency) reading/speaking/writing is required. Moore (good working knowledge) speaking is required These may be tested.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with all levels of contacts. Ability to write and explain technical leasing agreements and contracts in English and French. Ability to use computer programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel or Mission specific software. Must have good interpersonal skills and customer service skills. These may be tested.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE :
• Good working knowledge of Department of State procurement and contracting practices. Must have a good knowledge of local practices and understand local pricing customs.

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered :

• Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Website at https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bfa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

• Choose Announcement Number Ouaga-2021-009 RA1-Realty Assistant and complete the online application.

• Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. Copies of Attestations/Certificates of Work, degrees certificates, wok permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system. click on the "Apply to This Vacancy" to submit your application.

• For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site : https://bf.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents : Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application :

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• College degree in Business Administration, Real property management, Architecture, Law or Economics
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Copies of Attestations / Certificates of Work
• Others

What to Expect Next : Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone calls and email.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION : The complete position description listing all the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office at HROOuaga@state.gov

Note :

• All Applications must be made in English.
• All applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• All applications must be for an open/advertised position.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.