SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 11-21
OPEN TO: Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) – All agencies
POSITION: Consular Assistant – FP-7
Consular Associate – FP-6
OPENING DATE: June 9, 2011
CLOSING DATE: June 23, 2011
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week
SALARY: FP-7: US$39,994 p.a. (Full-time starting salary) FP-6: US$44,737 p.a. (Full-time starting salary)
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is seeking an Eligible Family Member (A/EFM) for employment in country for the position of Consular Assistant (with Consular Associate designation, when applicable) in the Consular Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Under the supervision, direction and guidance of the Consular Chief, this position is responsible for carrying out the full range of consular services, including American citizen services, non-immigrant visas, and refugee/asylee processing. The incumbent will provide biometric services for Non-immigrant Visa (NIV) applicants. In addition, the incumbent will conduct document reviews to ensure completeness for NIV, Passport and Certificate of Registration of Birth Abroad applications. This position may also assist in Welfare and Whereabouts and other American Citizen Services.
A copy of the complete Position Description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Embassy Human Resources Office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Eligible Family member
U.S. High school diploma or foreign country equivalency.
Two years of experience minimum in office and clerical work.
Level 2 Speaking, 1 Reading/Writing French is required. Level 4 (Fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English.
Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to exercise tact in dealing with colleagues and the public.
Ability to work under pressure
Full 26-day Consular Training Course completed at FSI/NFATC for Consular Associate candidates.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
3. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a secret level security clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office – HROBamako@state.gov
Attention: Human Resources Officer
American Embassy, B.P. 34, Bamako, Mali
Telephone: (223) 2070-2316 FAX: (223) 2070-2479
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: June 23, 2011
The U.S. Mission in Mali 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.