Opening Date : March 21, 2016
Closing Date : April 04, 2016
Open to : All Interested Candidates / All Sources
Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours per week)
*Ordinarily Resident (OR) : Position Grade : FSN-5
CFA 6,763,923 p.a. (Starting Salary)

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR) : FP-9
*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent has primary responsibility for receiving, tracking, and distributing official shipments for the Department of State (DOS) and other associated agencies. The incumbent rated by the Warehouse Supervisor and reviewed by the GS Specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Education :

Completion of secondary school required.

2. Prior Work Experience :

One year clerical or office experience is required.

3. Language Proficiency :

Level II English (limited knowledge) speaking and reading is required.
Level II French (limited knowledge) speaking and reading is required.
English language skills will be tested.

4. Job Knowledge :

Must have thorough knowledge of U.S. Government Procurement practices and regulations, with any special requirements for the serviced agencies. Should have basic grasp of B&F and shipping functions as they pertain to purchasing. Must have thorough familiarity with vendors of local services and supplies for all types of goods.

5. Skills and Abilities :

Must be able to prepare and type reports in both English and French.
Incumbent must be able to use interpersonal skills to work with and communicate with all levels of the Embassy. Incumbent must be able to communicate with vendors when receiving products.-These will be tested.

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

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered :

A) - Required forms : Interested applicants for this position must submit the following, or the application will not be considered :

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), completed in English which is available on the Embassy Web site and at S/C.A.C west side entrance of the Embassy)

2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

B) - Required documentation/attachments : 1). photocopies of attestations/certificates of work, or service, trainings ; essays. 2). photocopies of diplomas, degrees, awards earned that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Note :
 Applicants should retain original copies of all documentation which accompanies their appli

cations for their records.
 All applications must be submitted in English.
 Applications that are not completed in English will not be considered
 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.
 Applications (DS-174) that are not signed will not be considered.

WHERE TO APPLY :

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou
Attn : Human Resources Office
Application for Supply (Receiving) Clerk, VA# 005/2016
01 B.P. 35 Ouagadougou 01, Secteur 15, Ouaga 2000
Avenue Sembene Ousmane, Rue 15.873
E-mail : HROouaga@state.gov
Phone : (226) 25-49-54-98
Burkina Faso

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.