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

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

Located in the General Services Office, this position has complete responsibility for arranging and facilitating incoming and outgoing shipments and customs clearances for an Embassy/post, including privately owned vehicles (POV), and other property of U.S. citizen personnel and of U.S. Government equipment and supplies. Also handles customs clearance for inbound government shipments/procurements. Position is supervised by the Shipping Supervisor FSN 08.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

1. EDUCATION : Completion of secondary school is required.

2. EXPERIENCE : Two years of progressively responsible experience in the transportation, shipping and customs or a logistics required.

3. LANGUAGE : English - (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. French- (Fluency) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. This may be tested.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment at multiple locations (airport, gov. offices, Embassy residences, chancery, etc.). Job requires the ability to multi-task and prioritize work and operate with minimal direct supervision. Must have problem solving skills to resolve technical and bureaucratic delays and be able to think creatively for solutions when needed. Must be able to read complex laws and regulation for detail and be detail-oriented in general. Incumbent needs a driver’s license to drive a government vehicle around town and will occasionally need to lift heavy items up to 22 kilograms. This may be tested.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE : Knowledge of Burkina Faso customs regulations and procedures. Knowledge of vehicles registration process and tax exemptions process in Burkina Faso.

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered :
• To apply, click on the "Apply to This Vacancy" tab at the top of the announcement, create an account, Select the Announcement Number Ouaga-2021-025 Shipping Assistant FSN-07 and complete the online application. Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g., cover letter, degrees certificates, wok permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system.

Required Documents : Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application :
• Completion of secondary school is required
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Relevant Work attestations and Certificates.
• 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 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.