Senior Guard Job Vacancy at American Embassy Libya

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 011-0007
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
JOb Title: Senior Guard, FSN-4; FP-AA*
OPENING DATE: January 02, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: (1) Annual basic salary for FSN-4, Step 1 is 14,673 LYD
(2) Actual FP grade and salary will be determined by US Department of State.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR
RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli is seeking an individual for the position of Senior Guard in the
Regional Security Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as a Senior Guard in the Local Guard Force (LGF), which provides
security for the Embassy by conducting perimeter patrols, controlling vehicular and
pedestrian access, and providing limited emergency response in the event of a terrorist
attack, criminal incident, or major accident. The Senior Guard performs the most complex
duties of the LGF, such as using the Technical Security System (TSS), which consists of a
CCTV camera system, an Imminent Danger Notification System (IDNS), an intranet-based
access control application (WebPass), emergency door controls, a two-way radio network,
and the after-hours emergency telephone line.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item.
• Completion of Secondary school is required.
• Three years of experience in security, military or police work, OR, three years of
experience in a field that can be directly applied to security work is required.
• Level IV (Fluency) reading, writing and speaking Arabic is required. Level III (Good
working knowledge) in reading, writing and speaking English is required. (English
language level will be tested)
• Must be able to operate a wide range of technical security systems with a high
degree of accuracy. The incumbent must be able to respond both physically and
mentally to emergency situations including terrorist or criminal attack, or a major
accident. The incumbent must be able to maintain alertness and vigilance under
adverse conditions and in the course of rotating shift work (day, evening and night
shifts).
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US 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. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not
eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US 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.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible
to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment
unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the
application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family
Member (DS-174); or
2. 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; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the
UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US 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.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the
following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle,
Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.
Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
E-Mail: Tripoli_Jobs@state.gov
DEFINITIONS
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a US Government employee in
one of the following ways:
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of
self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and
adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when
such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of
age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the
spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers)
of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on
the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age,
incapable of self-support.
2. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in
hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member
assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an
office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment
abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized
under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family
Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
• Is a U.S. citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the
sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
• Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and
Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil
Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad
at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under
chief of mission authority; and
• Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate,
office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
• Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign,
Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of
his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative
or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of
family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including US
citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: Open Until Filled
The US Mission in Tripoli 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.

Security Guard Job Vacancy at American Embassy Libya

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 011-0008
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
Job Title: Security Guard, FSN-3; FP-BB*
OPENING DATE: January 02, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR
RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli is seeking an individual for the position of Security Guard in the
Regional Security Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
This position provides protective services to U.S. Government employees and facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item.
• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• Two years of experience in military, law enforcement or security work is required.
• Level I (Rudimentary Knowledge) is required. (English language level will be tested)
• Must be able to follow guard orders and to take action in the event of an emergency.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US 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. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not
eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US 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.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible
to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment
unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the
application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family
Member (DS-174); or
2. 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; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the
UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US 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.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the
following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle,
Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.
Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
E-Mail: Tripoli_Jobs@state.gov
DEFINITIONS
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a US Government employee in
one of the following ways:
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of
self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and
adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when
such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of
age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the
spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers)
of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on
the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age,
incapable of self-support.
2. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in
hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member
assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an
office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment
abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized
under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family
Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
• Is a U.S. citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the
sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
• Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and
Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil
Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad
at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under
chief of mission authority; and
• Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate,
office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
• Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign,
Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of
his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative
or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of
family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including US
citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: Open Until Filled
The US Mission in Tripoli 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.

Bodyguard Supervisor Job Vacancy at American Embassy Libya

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 011-0002
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
Job Title: Bodyguard Supervisor, FSN-7; FP-7(Full performance level)
Bodyguard Supervisor, FSN-6T; FP-8(Training level)
OPENING DATE: January 02, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: 1) Annual basic salary for FSN-7, Step 1 is 20,019 LYD (Full performance level)
(2) Annual basic salary for FSN-6T, Step 1 is 18,065 LYD (Training level)
(3) Actual FP grade and salary will be determined by US Department of
LENGTH OF HIRE: Temporary position not to exceed one year from the date of hire with
option to renew.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR
RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli is seeking an individual for the position of Bodyguard Supervisor
in the Regional Security Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Close Protection Unit (CPU) Supervisor is responsible for providing a safe and secure
environment for the conduct of foreign policy. Supervisors are responsible for protecting
COM personnel and official visitors from physical harm and embarrassment. During all
operational movements, a Supervisor will act a Shift Leaders (SL) and in this capacity, they
are responsible for organizing, directing, and implementing protective security operations.
The CPU Supervisor reports directly to the CPU Coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item.
• Completion of Secondary school is required.
• Must have a minimum of one year security, or military experience is required.
• Level (Fluency) reading, writing and speaking Arabic is required. Level III (Good working
knowledge) in reading, writing and speaking English is required. (English Language will be
tested)
• The Incumbent closely monitors the security environment throughout Libya to ensure
that’s security posture is commensurate with the threat conditions
• The Incumbent works closely with RSO office of investigations and the Tactical operations
center (TOC) to proactive reroute motorcades from potential areas of instability
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US 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. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not
eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US 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.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible
to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment
unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the
application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family
Member (DS-174); or
2. 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; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the
UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US 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.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the
following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle,
Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.
Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
6. Please specify what level you are applying for FSN-5(Full performance level) OR FSN-4T
(Training level).
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
E-Mail: Tripoli_Jobs@state.gov
DEFINITIONS
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a US Government employee in
one of the following ways:
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of
self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and
adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when
such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of
age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the
spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers)
of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on
the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age,
incapable of self-support.
2. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in
hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member
assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an
office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment
abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized
under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family
Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
• Is a U.S. citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the
sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
• Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and
Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil
Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad
at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under
chief of mission authority; and
• Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate,
office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
• Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign,
Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of
his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative
or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of
family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including US
citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: Open Until Filled
The US Mission in Tripoli 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.

Bodyguard Coordinator Job Vacancy at American Embassy Libya

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 011-0003
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
Job Title: Bodyguard Coordinator,
FSN-8; FP-6 (Full performance level)
Job Title:Bodyguard Coordinator, FSN 7T; FP-7 (Training level)
OPENING DATE: January 02, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: (1) Annual basic salary for FSN-8, Step 1 is 22,341 LYD (Full performance level)
(2) Annual basic salary for FSN-7T, Step 1 is 20,019 LYD (Training level)
(3) Actual FP grade and salary will be determined by US Department of State.
LENGTH OF HIRE: Temporary position not to exceed one year from the date of hire with
option to renew.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR
RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli is seeking an individual for the position of Bodyguard
Coordinator in the Regional Security Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Close Protection Unit (CPU) Coordinator is responsible for providing a safe and secure
environment for the conduct of foreign policy. The CPU Supervisor manages, organizes,
directs, and implements all aspects of post's close protection program. The CPU
Coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO). He is
responsible for managing a fleet of approximately 15 armored vehicles (AVs), and a staff of
50 personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item.
• Completion of Secondary school is required.
• Three years security, police or military experience is required.
• Level IV (Fluency) reading, writing and speaking Arabic is required. Level III (Good
working knowledge) in reading, writing and speaking English is required. (English language
will be tested)
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US 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. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not
eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US 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.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible
to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment
unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the
application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family
Member (DS-174); or
2. 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; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the
UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US 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.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the
following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle,
Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.
Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
6. Please specify what level you are applying for FSN-8 (Full performance level) OR FSN-7T
(Training Level).
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
E-Mail: Tripoli_Jobs@state.gov
DEFINITIONS
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a US Government employee in
one of the following ways:
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of
self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and
adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when
such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of
age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the
spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers)
of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on
the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age,
incapable of self-support.
2. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in
hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member
assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an
office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment
abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized
under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family
Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
• Is a U.S. citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the
sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
• Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and
Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil
Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad
at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under
chief of mission authority; and
• Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate,
office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
• Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign,
Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of
his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative
or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of
family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including US
citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: Open Until Filled
The US Mission in Tripoli 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.

Bodyguard Job Vacancy at American Embassy Libya

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 011-0001
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
Job Title: Bodyguard,
FSN-5; FP-9 (Full performance level)
Bodyguard, FSN 4T; FP-AA* (Training Level)
OPENING DATE: January 02, 2012
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: (1) Annual basic salary for FSN-5, Step 1 is 16,288 LYD (Full performance level)
(2) Annual basic salary for FSN-4T, Step 1 is 14,673 LYD (Training Level)
(3) Actual FP grade and salary will be determined by US Department of State.
LENGTH OF HIRE: Temporary position not to exceed one year from the date of hire with
option to renew.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR
RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli is seeking an individual for the position of Bodyguard in the
Regional Security Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Close Protection Unit (CPU) Bodyguards are responsible for providing a safe and secure
environment for the conduct of foreign policy. Bodyguards are responsible for protecting
COM personnel and official visitors from physical harm and embarrassment.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item.
• Completion of Secondary school is required.
• Must have a minimum of six months security, police or military experience is required.
• Level IV (Fluency) reading, writing and speaking Arabic is required. Level II (Limited) in
reading, writing and speaking English is required. (English language will be tested)
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US 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. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not
eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US 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.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible
to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment
unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the
application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family
Member (DS-174); or
2. 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; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the
UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US 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.
3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the
following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle,
Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.
Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References
6. Please specify what level you are applying for FSN-5 (Full performance) OR FSN-
4T(Training level).
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
E-Mail: Tripoli_Jobs@state.gov
DEFINITIONS
1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a US Government employee in
one of the following ways:
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610);
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of
self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and
adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when
such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of
age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the
spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers)
of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on
the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age,
incapable of self-support.
2. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in
hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member
assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an
office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment
abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized
under 3 FAM 3232.2.
3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family
Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
• Is a U.S. citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the
sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
• Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and
Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil
Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad
at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under
chief of mission authority; and
• Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate,
office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
• Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity
4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign,
Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of
his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative
or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of
family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including US
citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: Open Until Filled
The US Mission in Tripoli 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.

Chauffeur Job Vacancy at US Embassy Libya

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 012-0011
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
Job Title:Chauffeur,
FSN-3; FP-BB* OPENING DATE: February 22, 2012 CLOSING DATE: March 07, 2012 WORK HOURS: Full-time; 45 hours/week ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. The United States Embassy in Tripoli is seeking an individual for the full time (45 hours/week) position of Chauffeur. BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION The incumbent is responsible for the safe operation of passenger cars, vans and trucks to transport passengers or materials in and around Tripoli and throughout Libya. Assignments are received from the Motor Pool Supervisor. Incumbent maintains vehicles in a clean and road-worthy condition by washing/vacuuming the vehicles; checking battery, oil and radiator levels; tires; performing routine preventive maintenance; and advising the supervisor of problems requiring more technical maintenance or repair. Incumbent must be willing to work shifts at nights, weekends, and holidays as required. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
 Completion of secondary school.
 Two years of experience working as a driver operating light motor vehicles is required.
 Level II (Limited knowledge) reading, writing and speaking English is required. Level IV (Fluent) reading, writing and speaking Arabic is required.
 Safe operation of motor vehicles; knowledge of Libyan traffic laws and area patterns; good working knowledge of the city of Tripoli and surrounding communities; familiarity with the mechanical operation of motor vehicles.
 Possession of a Valid Libyan Driver’s license is required. Must be able to drive safely and securely under all conditions.
 Must be able to pass a pre-hire driving test. SELECTION PROCESS When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US 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. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. 3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply. 4. Currently employed US 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. 5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: 1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family
Member (DS-174); or 2. 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; or 3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus 4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US 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. 3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. A. Position Title B. Position Grade C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known) D. Dates Available for Work E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used F. Date and Place of Birth G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number) I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No) K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type M. Days available to work N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location) O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference P. Education Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition R. Language Skills S. Work Experience T. References SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Human Resources Office E-Mail: Tripoli_Jobs@state.gov
DEFINITIONS 1. Eligible Family Member (EFM): An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following ways: • Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); • Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.
2. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and, • Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either: 1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or 2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2. 3. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM): EFM (see above) eligible for a Family Member Appointment for purposes of Mission employment:
• Is a U.S. citizen; and
• Spouse or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) or a child of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
• Is listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126, Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report, of a sponsoring employee, i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and who is under chief of mission authority; and • Is residing at the sponsoring employee's post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate,
office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
• Does not receive a Foreign Service or Civil Service annuity 4. Member of Household (MOH): An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and, • Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household. A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen. 4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN). NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP. 5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws. EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP). CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: March 07, 2012 The US Mission in Tripoli 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.

Regional Security Technician Job Vacancy at American Embassy South Africa

Job Title:Regional Security Technician
REF: VA 12-10
Recruiter: American Embassy Updated on: 2012-02-24 00:00:00
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Pretoria Available: Immediately
Category: Engineering Offer: Basic Salary: R197,638 – R276,695 per annum
Introduction
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking an individual for the position of Regional Security Technician in the Engineering Services Center (ESC).
Minimum Requirements
NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.
Items 1- 7 are ALL REQUIRED
1. Successful completion of a three year diploma in electronics or electrical technology or equivalent military training is required.
2. Three years progressively responsible of field work experience in major repairs and installation of electrical and mechanical equipment such as closed
circuit television, alarm systems, access control systems, or vehicle arrest systems is required.
3. Level IV English (fluent) reading/writing/speaking. (This will be tested)
4. Must have strong knowledge of electrical power systems, electronics, electrical test equipment (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, etc).
5. Must have the ability to draft reports independently.
6. A valid passport for international travel is mandatory.
7. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite 2007 (Word and Excel will be tested)
Job Specification
To Apply;

Basic Function of Position:

The incumbent is responsible for inspecting, installation, maintaining and making recommendations for improvement of the security equipment at USG facilities in the region. Maintains and repairs walk-through metal doors, CCTV equipment, public address systems, security doors, changes combinations, installs and repairs locks for controlled doors, shredders and vehicle arrest systems. Incumbent must develop proficiency in the use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and maintains inventory accountability. Through CMMS, the incumbent must ensure adequate stocks of components.

Closing date: February 27, 2012

For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

Or you can go directly to the p-net site to register and apply via: http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za/
Internal applicants only should forward resume including cover letter by e-mail ONLY to: HRRecruitment@state.gov and include in the Subject line: Application for Regional Security Technician position.

Financial Specialist Job Vacancy at American Embassy South Africa

Advert Details
Job Title:Financial Specialist
REF: VA 12-09
Recruiter: American Embassy Updated on: 2012-02-24 00:00:00
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Tshwane Metropolitan Available: Immidiately
Category: Banking / Finance And Investment Offer: Basic Salary: R385,720 – R540,006 per annum
Introduction
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking an individual for the position of Financial Specialist in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.

Items 1- 6 are ALL REQUIRED

1. Bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting, Finance, Auditing/Assurance, Management Accounting, Forensic Accounting, or equivalent is required.
2. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a multi-national, international, large government office, or large cooperation,
providing financial management of staff or contractors, technical guidance on multiple budgets, budget planning, budget control, project administration
and/or operations oversight is required. In addition, a minimum of two years of supervisory experience is required, for a total minimum of seven years
in financial management.
3. English level IV (fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required. (This will be tested).
4. Must have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standards, and government auditing standards.
5. The position requires an extensive broad-based knowledge of financial, budget and accounting procedures.
6. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite 2007. (This will be tested).

Qualification Required for the Full Performance Level.

In addition to the qualifications required for the Trainee level, applicants must have:

- Basic knowledge of the Department of State’s 4 FAM and budget and fiscal aspects of 3 FAM and 6 FAM.
- Knowledge of standardized regulations for financial operations, post management, procedural and organizational structures of the US Embassy and
CDC/SA financial offices.
- Must have in-depth knowledge of the organizational structure of the CDC and its disease prevention and control objectives and activities, including
detailed knowledge of the agency’s role and function in support of participating agency and USG policies.
- Must have a detailed understanding of the structure and functions of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), including detailed
knowledge of CDC/SA’s role and function in support of PEPFAR, and CDC and USG policies, guidelines and procedures for administration of grants,
contracts and cooperative agreements; and intra-agency procedures.
Job Specification
To Apply;

Basic Function of Position:

The incumbent serves as the lead Financial Specialist for CDC South Africa, and is responsible for providing leadership, forecasting, coordination, management and administrative support to the Country Director and Deputy Director on all financial activities. The incumbent is also required to provide a full range of financial administrative management services in support of program activities of CDC South Africa. The job holder coordinates and leads all financial matters, including the assessment of current financial and staffing statuses, budget and resource projects and any related problems and issues that may arise. S/he participates fully in the planning and coordination of budget and financial activities that support the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and uses independent judgment in advising key internal and external collaborations.

Closing date is March 2, 2012

For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to:

Please note that this link will take you to the p-net site.http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
Register and Apply via: http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za

Internal applicants only should forward resume including cover letter by e-mail ONLY to: HRRecruitment@state.gov and include in the Subject line: Application for Financial Specialist position.

Public Health Specialist Job Vacancy at American Embassy South Africa

Job Title:Public Health Specialist, Provincial Liaison Lead
REF: VA 12-11
Recruiter: American Embassy Updated on: 2012-02-24 00:00:00
AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent
Location: Pretoria Available: immidiately
Category: Health & Fitness Offer: Basic Salary: R335,582 – R469,815 per annum
Introduction
SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking individuals for the positions as Public Health Specialist, Provincial Liaison Lead in PEPFAR Office of International Health (PEPFAR, OIH).
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications Required:

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.

Items 1-7 are ALL REQUIRED

1. University Honors’ level degree in public health, public policy, public administration, epidemiology, demography, social or behavioral science, or related discipline is required.
2. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible work experience in public administration, public health, or public policy setting, including a minimum of 3 years experience in program management and/or coordination. In addition, a minimum of two years of supervisor/project management experience, to include supervision of employees or contractors, is required.
3. English level IV (fluent) - writing/reading/speaking is required. (This will be tested).
4. The job holder must have a broad knowledge of the South African Government (SAG) operational environment, including a detailed knowledge of the structure and operations of the South African Department of Health, Department of Social Development, Department of Basic Education, Premier’s Office, and Provincial AIDS Councils and the environment for health care delivery at the national, provincial, and district level in South Africa.
5. Must have a detailed and broad knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of SAG and the local jurisdiction related to health care delivery and public health issues commonly encountered in the implementation of PEPFAR supported activities within the assigned jurisdiction.
6. Must have the ability to compose effective written reports and documents.
7. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite 2007 – Basic Excel and Basic Word. (This will be tested)
Job Specification
Basic Function of Position:

In support of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) the PEPFAR Provincial Liaison Lead (PPLL) represents the U.S. Government agencies directly supervising the nine PEPFAR Provincial Liaisons in each of the provinces. The incumbent represents United States Government agencies to the South African government and PEPFAR implementing grantees on programmatic and operational issues and prepares reports, briefing materials, and talking points for the PEPFAR Coordinator and the U.S. Ambassador related to PEPFAR programs.

Closing date is March 7, 2012 (Close of Business)

For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to:
http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html Or you can go directly to the p-net site to register and apply via: http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za/

Computer Technician Job Vacancy at USAID Egypt

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UNCLASSIFIED
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
USAID/CAIRO
Number:
05
Subject:
VACANCY (Egyptians)
Date:
February 13, 2012
Job Title: Computer Technician
Position Number: 25-16
Duration: One year with option to renew
Organization: USAID/EXO/DMS
Salary Potential: FSN-08
Application Deadline: 02/28/2012
Salary Range for a Fully
Qualified Candidate: LE 81,445 Gross Per Annum
This is the Gross Annual Salary before
deducting Taxes)
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent serves as one of the HelpDesk team in the Data Management Services (DMS) office in the
USAID/Egypt Mission.
The HelpDesk team provides first-line computer support to Mission users, assisting them with hardware
and software problems in person, via phone, and email, to ensure the delivery of computer related
customer support services essential to the efficiency of the Mission’s IT systems. The HelpDesk team
coverage is from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm provided on 8-hours shifts.
The primary duties and responsibilities include coordinating, assisting and resolving end-user related
technical software and hardware problems in accordance with established policies and procedures. The
incumbent escalates the more complex IT problems to the DMS IT specialists as appropriate. The work
also includes participation in troubleshooting, configuring, installing, and removing equipment, keeping
logs and inventories.
About USAID/Egypt:
The United States Agency for International Development mission to Egypt (USAID/Egypt) is one of the
Agency’s largest and most complex missions outside of USAID Washington. The Data Management
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Services (DMS) office within the Executive Office (EXO) is responsible for providing data and
telecommunications services and overall management of USAID/Egypt’s computer system. The Data
Management Services office (EXO/DMS) provides support to over 300 clients using a complex IT
infrastructure consisting of Cisco switches and routers, Blade servers, Storage Area Networks (SANs), IP
telephony and video conferencing. The system runs mainly on Microsoft Windows platform: Exchange,
SQL, IIS, File & Print servers, and Domino servers in addition to two UNIX servers running Oracle
applications. A variety of peripheral equipment is used in the Mission such as: local, network and multifunction
printers, digital senders, data shows, scanners, audio and video equipment.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. End-User Support and Call Management
 Provide first line end-user support in the use of computer systems by providing necessary
guidance and advice and perform basic troubleshooting for hardware and software problems
 Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, and electronically
 Diagnose and resolve technical hardware and software issues and maintain a high degree of
customer service for all support queries and adhere to standard HelpDesk procedures
 Analyze incidents and reports related to desktops and related peripherals and identify the root
cause of incidents to prevent recurrence
 Provide feedback on problematic trends and patterns to the Systems Manager
 Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention
 Refer complex problem tickets to second-level DMS personnel as defined in the Help Desk
business processes
 Ensure asset information and problem/resolution databases are accurate, that all work performed is
logged in the HelpDesk tracking system and tickets are closed after work is performed in an
accurate and timely manner
 Provide weekly reports of incidents to the Systems Manager
 Provide assistance and support to Temporary Duty users regarding their login to the network and
configuring mail accounts, printers
 Guide and assist Mission users on the use of the Agency’s remote access
2. Hardware and Software Installation
 Install, configure and test desktop computers and related hardware and peripheral devices
including: local, networked and multi-function printers, scanners, digital senders, etc.
 Assist in mission hardware upgrade and replacement. Install desktop Agency image on desktops
and setup additional Mission applications and configuration in accordance with Agency standards
 Configure users’ email client and back-up and restore users local data when installing a new image
and preserve users’ settings, Favorites and other settings
 Provide assistance with commercial off-the-shelf software such as Microsoft Office products
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), and software applications used in the Mission
 Recognize common problems with systems and provide solutions as documented in knowledge
base
 Upgrade various versions of software located on Mission desktops
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 Test Mission-issued laptops upon check-out and check-in to ensure that laptop is in good
operational status, anti-virus and Operating System updates are applied
 Performing annual preventative maintenance for Mission desktops and basic maintenance for
printers
 Supervise contractors performing maintenance work to ensure all repairs are properly completed
 Provide technical assistance and setup equipment for regional trainings, conferences, presentations
and other events
 Prepare equipment for disposal in accordance with the Agency computer equipment disposal
policies
 Maintain an accurate inventory of installed users’ software and hardware including desktops,
monitors, printers, laptops, scanners, data shows, etc and track issuance as appropriate
 Ensure that equipment storage areas and equipment is organized in an orderly and secure manner
3. Security
 Assist and collaborate with DMS staff to ensure the security, availability and integrity of the
network by ensuring that USAID security controls are rigorously applied and followed
 Ensure that only Agency approved software is installed and running on Mission desktops and
configured in compliance with Agency procedures and guidance
 Apply approved patches on desktops as directed by the DMS Systems Manager and in accordance
with Agency procedures
 Check SMS client installations and anti-virus software on desktops
REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education: Four years university degree is required, preferably in Computer Science or Engineering.
Microsoft Certified Desktop professional certificates, MCP are highly desirable. In the absence of a
related degree, three more years of IT related experience may be substituted (i.e. total of 7 years of
experience).
B. Prior Work Experience: Minimum of four years of responsible experience (in a computer center serving
a large number of users) required, with a minimum of three years of Helpdesk or related experience is
highly desirable. Working technical knowledge of the installation, implementation and maintenance of
desktop hardware and software is required.
C. Post-Entry Training: On-the-job and, as needed, USAID-sponsored technical computer courses.
D. Language Proficiency: Level III (good working knowledge) in both written and spoken English and
fluency in Arabic required.
E. Knowledge:
Required:
 Comprehensive knowledge of PC hardware setup, configuration, repair, testing, and
troubleshooting
 Thorough knowledge of Windows Desktop Operating Systems setup, configuration and
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troubleshooting
 Experience with using and troubleshooting Microsoft Office with emphasis on MS Word, MS
Excel and MS PowerPoint
 Experience with using and troubleshooting Outlook 2000 within a network environment
(permissions, calendar sharing, delegation)
 Knowledge and experience of customer service practices
 Experience of using call logging software
 Experience operating, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting printers, scanners
F. Skills and Abilities:
Required:
 Excellent customer service skills
 Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve problems
 Developed interpersonal skills, ability to listen and ask questions to diagnose and resolve
computer-related problems
 Oral and written communications skills
 Adaptability and learning skills
 Ability to work both independently and with a team
POSITION ELEMENTS:
A. Supervision Received: The incumbent reports to and works under the supervision of the Information
Systems Manager who establishes parameters of work and determines priorities.
B. Available Guidelines: Agency Handbooks, USAID ADS, CIO guidance, Mission Orders, and DMS
procedures relating to automation operation, administration, and security. Operation and technical
manuals.
C. Exercise of Judgment: Exercises judgment in determining appropriate steps for testing and installing
systems, identifying and resolving problems, and advising users on best techniques to meet their
needs. The incumbent must be capable of making informed, well thought-out decisions, and taking
timely action to resolve systems problems.
D. Authority to Make Commitments: None.
E. Nature, Level, and Purpose of Contacts: The incumbent has regular contact with all users in the
Mission.
F. Supervision Exercised: May supervise contractors responsible for maintaining or servicing desktop
hardware, multifunction equipment and printers when required.
G. Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties After Entry into the Position: Six months.
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SELECTION CRITERIA:
CATEGORY SCORING
PERCENTAGE
Education/academic requirement* 10%
Experience* 20%
Language Proficiency* 10%
Knowledge* 35%
Skills & Abilities* 25%
TOTAL 100%
* As per details reflected under Qualifications above.
RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES:
Applications or Resumes must include the month, year and company name of employment for all
experience or the experience cannot be considered.
Candidates must provide in the application or in their CVs names of family members working in
the Mission.
Qualified candidates who are interested in this vacancy should apply by submitting an up-to-date CV with
a cover letter detailing how they are qualified for the position as part of the application, quoting the
position number, to USAID Human Resources Office, by no later than COB of the application deadline
noted above. Applications can be submitted via e-mail to usaidhr@usaid.gov, inter-office mail, or by fax
to 25160388 (submissions made in any other way will be disregarded). The CV and attachments must not
in all cases exceed five pages. The USAID HR Office will disregard any submissions exceeding five
pages and/or those received after the deadline.
Mission employees are not eligible to apply for a vacant position during their three month probationary
period. The Mission mandatory retirement age is 60 years. Non-Egyptian candidates who have a valid,
long-term resident visa in Egypt and who can obtain a valid work permit from the appropriate Egyptian
authorities are eligible to apply.
The evaluation and selection process usually takes two to three months after the deadline. Shortlisted
applicants are invited for tests and/or interviews during this time frame. Due to the high volume of
applications, only candidates who are seriously being considered for a position are contacted for an
interview. Please do not contact HR for a status report on your application once your application has been
acknowledged. Interviewed candidates will normally be advised of the outcome of the selection process
after a period of about four weeks.
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If a selected applicant does not meet all the qualifications listed in the position description, s/he will be
normally appointed to an appropriate trainee grade level, below the position grade.
In determining the appropriate salary, no salary adjustments will be made for fringe benefits such as
uniforms, free airline tickets, free medicine or company products, life/medical/accident insurance policies,
transportation, meal allowance, or other similar company benefits provided by former employers.
Applicants with prior U.S. Government service may receive salary adjustments at the grade level of the
position, to match highest previous USG salary levels in a relevant field. The USAID Human Resources
and Contracting Officers determine the appropriate salary rate.
SOFT COPIES OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE
USAID MISSION INTRANET, UNDER JOB OPPORTUNITIES & THE USAID MISSION
EXTERNAL WEBSITE (Egypt.usaid.gov). HARD COPIES CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED
FROM THE USAID HR OFFICE OR THE US EMBASSY HR OFFICE.
Priority will be given to qualified FSNs who have been involuntarily RIF’ed.
It is the U.S. Government policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, handicap or gender.
Samia Joseph
USAID/Human Resources Officer

Voucher Examiner Job Vacancy at American Embassy

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UNCLASSIFIED
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
USAID/CAIRO
Number:
06
Subject:
VACANCY (Egyptians)
Date:
February 7, 2012
Job Title: Voucher Examiner
Position Number: 54-33
Duration: One year with option to renew
Organization: USAID/FM
Salary Potential: FSN-07
Application Deadline: 02/22/2012
Salary Range for a Fully
Qualified Candidate: LE 62,832 Gross Per Annum
This is the Gross Annual Salary before
deducting Taxes)
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Examines a full range of vouchers, including for preponderant portion of the time, the most routine
administrative type vouchers with exposure to some difficult and complex invoices for payment of
goods and services relating to USAID technical project-type. The incumbent serves as one of fourteen
voucher examiners in the Accounts Payable unit for USAID/Egypt, OMEP, RIG/Cairo and its client
missions (Iraq, Pakistan, Sudan, Lebanon, Morocco, Yemen, Paris, and Rome). The combined OYBs for
which payments are made consists of $1 Billion of program funds and $35 million in operating expense
funds, composed of both appropriated dollars and local currency trust funds. Approximately 14,000
vouchers are examined and processed each year, valued at more than $600 million, and are made
through four different disbursing offices (Treasury, two USDOs & 2 local banks). The incumbent
requested to perform duties related to payroll review and transmission for FSNs and USDHs, as well as
payroll preparation and processing for USPSCs.
The incumbent uses the most complex module under Phoenix which includes 20 document types and
100 transactions types, covering the wide variety of vouchers processed. While recording payment
ensures that proper budget plan code, document numbers, correct agent codes, country codes, currency
codes, USDO symbols and other required information is used.
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As a member of the USAID/Egypt/FM office, which plays a role in agency-wide FM improvement
activities, the incumbent also participates in and organization of internal and international conferences
for Chief Accountants and Controllers and hosting regional Phoenix Training courses, provides on the
job training for TDY’ers from other missions, and may also be required to travel to other client missions
to provide support and position back-up.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Voucher Processing (75%)
Review, analyze and process Operating Expense invoices and exposure to some difficult and complex
invoices and/or claims for payment. Review and process a full range of complex administrative claims,
including a substantial number of international travel vouchers (i.e., TDY, R&R, Home Leave,
Reassignment, etc.) and other entitlement payments. Claims to be reviewed include a variety of payment
provisions such as fixed price, cost reimbursement and variable cost contracts, and require judgment in
adapting USAID procedures to Egyptian business customs and laws. This review and analysis includes:
(a) Determine that the obligation contains appropriate authorizations, administrative approval and
certification, and is supported by proper documentary evidence showing that a valid, binding agreement in
writing has been executed, recorded, and is on file;
(b) Ensure that the request for payment is in accordance with the provisions, terms, and conditions of the
obligating document;
(c) Verify that funds are available and coordinating any funding shortfalls with financial or budget analyst.
(d) Ensure that established controls to prevent improper or duplicate payment are in place and effectively
working;
(e) Ensure proper application of Prompt Payment Act by processing vouchers within the proper time frame;
(f) Determine that disbursements applicable to claims comply with appropriate U.S. and host country laws
and regulations;
(g) Communicate with contractors, vendors, and employees both orally and in writing to provide guidance,
to interpret the agency’s voucher auditing requirements, and/or to request additional information regarding
proposed payments;
(h) Ensure that outstanding advances or amounts in excess of authorized allowances are recovered.
2. Reconcile and Review (10%)
Maintain and periodically reconcile USAID disbursement records with recipient organizations’ records.
Verify accuracy of expenditure reports submitted by traveler for reimbursement or to liquidate advances.
Check cash status reports before processing request for additional advances.
3. FSN, USDH and USPSC Payroll (10%)
Prepare and process the FSN, USDH and USPSC payroll including submission to Bangkok, USAID/W,
Treasury and the IRS.
4. Reporting (5%)
Prepares Phoenix Viewer Reports and other reports, related to payment trends and history, as may be needed,
to provide the required information to USAID/W, other FM members, other mission offices, as well as other
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client missions at different levels. In addition, the incumbent produces regular monthly, quarterly, and
annual reports, such as data call, and W2s (IRS), etc.
REQUIRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
a. Education: Completion of secondary school is required. University degree in accounting, commerce,
business administration, or similar fields is desirable.
b. Experience: One to three years of progressively responsible experience in voucher examining,
accounting, and related fiscal work is required. One year of USAID experience is desirable. Private
sector accounts payable experience is desirable. Prior Phoenix financial system experience is
desirable.
c. Language: Level IV (Fluent) proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
d. Knowledge: General knowledge of office procedures and practices, and USAID/Egypt’s program.
General knowledge of financial or accounting standards. Familiarity with database financial systems,
imaging software applications, MS Word, Excel Access and other software applications.
e. Abilities And Skills: Ability to work under pressure to manage a complex portfolio and complex
financial system (Phoenix) module and to prioritize workflow which is measurable compared to
available time. Advanced numeric and analytical skills to complete, on own initiative, complex
computations and analyses in order to recommend and support approvals and suggest
suspending/disallowing of unallowable claims.. Advanced interpersonal skills to deal with internal
and external customers and communication skills to explain, clearly and convincingly, Capability to
logically and consistently apply detailed regulations, procedures, and contract conditions to the
voucher examination process. High degree of accuracy in English typing is required to record
vouchers into Phoenix and to respond to vendors’ inquiries.
POSITION ELEMENTS:
a. Supervision Received: The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Accounts Payable
team leader who provides assignments, set overall objectives, and review completed work, on a spot
check basis, for conformance to procedures and for accuracy and technical adequacy. For most
assignments incumbent independently plans, organizes, and carries out the work and resolves all and
the most difficult and sensitive problems which arise.
b. Exercise of Judgment: Guidelines are often not directly applicable to the cases in hand and as a
result, the incumbent’s work is subject to considerable interpretation. Considerable independence and
the exercise of sound judgment are required to determine allowable costs and to recommend
payments for certification by the U.S. Certifying Officer.
c. Authority to make Commitments: The incumbent has no direct authority to commit the U.S.
Government to the expenditure of funds. However, the incumbent is expected to provide sound
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advice to contractors and host government employees in order to enable them to properly complete
claims.
d. Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts: Maintains daily contact with superiors and peers in the
office of Financial Management and has substantial contact with USAID Project Officers, host
government counterpart and higher level employees, and a variety of contractors and grantees
personnel for the purpose of exchanging information and for providing a rationale for disallowances
and partial payments.
e. Supervision Exercised: No continuing supervisory responsibility. Incumbent may act for the AP
team lead in her/his absence, assist in and review the work of Voucher Examiners who are in training.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
CATEGORY SCORING
PERCENTAGE
Education/academic requirement* 10%
Experience* 30%
Language Proficiency* 10%
Knowledge* 30%
Skills & Abilities* 20%
TOTAL 100%
* As per details reflected under Qualifications above.
RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES:
Applications or Resumes must include the month, year and company name of employment for all
experience or the experience cannot be considered.
Candidates must provide in the application or in their CVs names of family members working in the
Mission.
Qualified candidates who are interested in this vacancy should apply by submitting an up-to-date CV with a
cover letter detailing how they are qualified for the position as part of the application, quoting the position
number, to USAID Human Resources Office, by no later than COB of the application deadline noted above.
Applications can be submitted via e-mail to usaidhr@usaid.gov, inter-office mail, or by fax to 25160388
(submissions made in any other way will be disregarded). The CV and attachments must not in all cases
exceed five pages. The USAID HR Office will disregard any submissions exceeding five pages and/or those
received after the deadline.
Mission employees are not eligible to apply for a vacant position during their three month probationary
period. The Mission mandatory retirement age is 60 years. Non-Egyptian candidates who have a valid, long5
term resident visa in Egypt and who can obtain a valid work permit from the appropriate Egyptian authorities
are eligible to apply.
The evaluation and selection process usually takes two to three months after the deadline. Shortlisted
applicants are invited for tests and/or interviews during this time frame. Due to the high volume of
applications, only candidates who are seriously being considered for a position are contacted for an
interview. Please do not contact HR for a status report on your application once your application has been
acknowledged. Interviewed candidates will normally be advised of the outcome of the selection process
after a period of about four weeks.
If a selected applicant does not meet all the qualifications listed in the position description, s/he will be
normally appointed to an appropriate trainee grade level, below the position grade.
In determining the appropriate salary, no salary adjustments will be made for fringe benefits such as
uniforms, free airline tickets, free medicine or company products, life/medical/accident insurance policies,
transportation, meal allowance, or other similar company benefits provided by former employers.
Applicants with prior U.S. Government service may receive salary adjustments at the grade level of the
position, to match highest previous USG salary levels in a relevant field. The USAID Human Resources and
Contracting Officers determine the appropriate salary rate.
SOFT COPIES OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE USAID
MISSION INTRANET, UNDER JOB OPPORTUNITIES & THE USAID MISSION EXTERNAL
WEBSITE (Egypt.usaid.gov). HARD COPIES CAN ALSO BE OBTAINED FROM THE USAID
HR OFFICE OR THE US EMBASSY HR OFFICE.
Priority will be given to qualified FSNs who have been involuntarily RIF’ed.
It is the U.S. Government policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, handicap or gender.
Samia Joseph
USAID/Human Resources Officer