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Program Assistant (MCC)

U. S . Embassy Nairobi NAIROBI, KENYA

Summary

U.S. Mission Nairobi

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2022-088

Position Title: Program Assistant (MCC)

Opening Period: 11/3/2022 – 11/18/2022

Series: FSN - 4001    

Salary/Grade:Position Grade: FSN-7; FP-7

Who May Apply:All Interested Applicants / All Sources

(Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)                                              

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period 

Marketing Statement:  We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Program Assistant in the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) office.

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week).

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

 

Description

Duties:

The Administrative and Program Assistant is the first Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) staff member at post: Coordinates among MCC Washington, Embassy/Consulate staff, and local public and private partners to set up a new MCC office at post.  Subsequently, under the supervision of the Resident Country Director (RCD), responsible for administrative and routine program functions related to MCC operations in country.

Education

  • Completion of high school is required.
  • Completion of two years university-level studies is also required.
  • Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in speaking/reading/writing English is required. (This may be tested). Level IV proficiency in Kiswahili (Fluent, Speaking/Reading/Writing) is required.

 

More Details on Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in office management, administrative or secretarial support, or program management support is required.

More Details on Skills

  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced and complex office environment and to effectively take on and complete multiple tasks in a team environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to organize files systemically and consistently.
  • Ability to use software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Must have keyboard skills at intermediate level.
  • The incumbent must also possess excellent research capabilities, willingness, ability, and effectiveness in working on a wide variety of projects, ability to work effectively in teams and with staff from across multiple MCC groups
  • Ability to work independently and to assume new and increasingly challenging tasks.

Terms And Conditions

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following link by 18th November 2022 for consideration:

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=cxvuuxbrpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=39753&orgId=25