The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is seeking an individual for the position of Mail Clerk/Expeditor for the Embassy’s Mailroom Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent will be responsible for the following:
– Expediting customs clearance for Pouches, and Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) shipments.
– Transporting Pouch and DPO using official vehicle to and from the airport daily.
– Providing on call Assistance to cleared American Escorts and manage expediting, customs clearance, and transportation for escorted diplomatic pouch.
– Assisting in the Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) pouch receiving and outgoing preparation.
– Assisting in the Automated Military Postal System (AMPS) DPO receiving and outgoing preparation.
– Entering data and tracking Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB).
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Secondary level education.
– Minimum two years of experience as expeditor.
– Level III English (English will be tested), level III French and level II Bambara.
– Valid Malian commercial (truck) drivers license and ability to lift up to 70 lbs comfortably.
– Computer skills (Windows, Excel, Outlook E-mail, Internet Explorer).
– Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with U.S, Local Employee staff and anyone within Mail room’s outside partners.
– Knowledge of customs and shipping regulations in Mali.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
– Secondary level education is required.
– At least four years of experience in secretarial work is required.
– Level III English (English will be tested), and level IV French and Bambara are required.
– Must be computer literate with accurate typing in English and French at minimum speed of 40 wpm. Must have the ability to develop and maintain worksheets and databases using Excel and other programs.
– Knowledge of office management and the ability to maintain an orderly office and office records.
– Must have good interpersonal skills and must be able to work long hours under pressure.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit an application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) can be found on the U.S Embassy website at https://mali.usembassy.govor at the U.S. Embassy’s main gate; applicant must specify on the third page of the employment; or current resume, and any other documentation (e.g., copies of essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the minimum requirements of the position as listed above. Applicant must specify on the third page of the Employment forms (DS-174) part 24, their English knowledge level.
OPENING DATE: JUNE 10, 2011;
CLOSING DATE: JUNE 24, 2011
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: CFA 2,693,568 per annum/FSN-5 (Starting salary before benefits and allowances)
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Attention:Human Resources Office, American Embassy-BP 34-Bamako; HROBamako@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT: 20 70 25 11/25 12 FAX: 20 70 24 79