Opening Date : August 17, 2023
Closing Date : August 31, 2023
Open to : All interested candidates/ All sources.
Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week)
SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 10,101,293 p.a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade : FSN-07)

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

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

This position is in the Procurement Section of the General Services Office. This position performs pre-award and post-award procurement and contracting functions for all services, supply, and construction contracts. The total procurement transaction estimates at 10 million dollars a year. Incumbent is responsible for following all appropriate Department guidance in the execution of post’s procurement program and is under supervision of the Procurement Supervisor FSN 09 ; overall supervision is provided by the General Services Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

1. EDUCATION : Completion of secondary school (BAC) is required.

2. EXPERIENCE : Two years’ experience in procurement is required.

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

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Must have level II typing (40w.p.m.) and speed and accuracy is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft suite. Must possess a valid driving license. Category “B" Driving license. This may be tested.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE :

• Must have a good knowledge of local market practices and suppliers. Must have good working knowledge of the catalog library, internet, and other sources of offshore vendors.

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-2023-031 Procurement Agent/Purchasing 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.

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

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

All Applicants :

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• Completion of secondary school (BAC) is required.
• Copies of Relevant Work attestations and Certificates.
• Other documents

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)

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 : Contact the Human Resources Office at 25 49 53 00.

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.