Job Openings at the Embassy

Thank you for your interest in employment with the U.S. Mission in Mauritania. To view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission in Mauritania and to apply online, please visit this page: Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).

Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA)

All applications must be submitted through ERA and in English to be considered.

The U.S. Mission in Mauritania 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.

General Services Assistant (Closing Date:10/17/2023)

Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-038

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: General Services Assistant

Open Period: 09/26/2023 – 10/17/2023

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: LE – 0905 9

Salary: MRU 996,939

Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours/weekly

Promotion Potential: LE-9

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in

Nouakchott, MR

Telework Eligible: Yes

For More Info: HR Section

222-45-25-26-60

NouakchottHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification from the Agency:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

All those interested in this offer are invited to apply without distinction of gender.

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

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

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (2 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties:

The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of GSO functional units (Procurement, Warehouse/Supply, Shipping/Customs, Motor pool, Leasing, Travel). Incumbent ensures proper and timely support is provided to all Mission staff and ICASS subscribers.

The position manages most, if not all, of the following portfolios at post

General Services (60%)

Procurement

Identifies procurement needs and plans accordingly.
Manages procurement of goods and services, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of procurement documents and records; prepares budget requests; and monitors vendor performance and costs.
Oversees post contracting officer and manages contracts.
Coordinates contracting at post, with State Department offices and other USG agencies.

Warehouse Operations

Responsible for warehouse and inventory management, determines warehousing needs and manages warehouse space.

Shipping and Customs

Manages official and personal effects shipments.
Obtains diplomatic customs clearances and liaises with host-country customs officials.
Advises post management, other USG agencies, and the Department concerning diplomatic import-export regulations.

Motor Pool and Vehicle Maintenance

Manages vehicle fleets.

Leasing

Identifies and manages real property requirements.
Negotiates commercial and residential leases.
Coordinates with property owners on maintenance and other leased property issues.
Manages property utilization policies.

Travel

Manages programs for in country and international official travels.

Management (20%)

Maintains internal controls to safeguard against waste, fraud & mismanagement.
Manages USG purchase cards programs.
Fuel Management for Motor pool subunit

Coordination (20%)

Coordinates the Monthly workflow of GSO sub units.
Prepares GSO unit weekly meetings and report to the GSO.
Advises GSO on Corrective actions to correct anomalies and ensure compliance with the office regulations.

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: Four years in a management position with two years in a business management position, warehouse, supply chain or government experience required. Two years of which must be in a supervisory position.

Job Knowledge: A detailed knowledge of all Department of State regulations pertaining to GSO activities, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, Transportation Regulations, Department of State Acquisition Regulations, Federal Travel Regulations, the Foreign Affairs Manual, and the Foreign Affairs Handbook. Knowledge on SHEM and OSHA guidelines and required practices and requirements. Knowledge of host country business practices (e.g., bargaining practices, cultivating relationships with government and private sector contacts) as well as the general structure of local administrative offices such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Diplomatic Services Bureau, Customs, Tax Authority, Motor Vehicle Authority.

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: Minimum of 4 years of college or university studies in Business Management, warehouse, supply chain management or Logistics required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

English: Level 3 – Level IV (fluency – reading/speaking/writing) in English and Level III in French and Hassaniya required.

Language skills may be tested.

Skills and Abilities: Good oral and written communication skills, to include ability to write clear and concise documents, reports, program and policy guidelines and ability to deliver oral presentations. Excellent inter-personal skills. Demonstrated ability to operate under pressure and to supervise multi-trade work force. Must lead process improvements within the entire GSO operation and assist other sections on quality control and process improvement. Ability to assess problems and develop realistic solutions. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs and GSO-related software (ILMS, NEPA, etc.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (Nouakchott/Mauritania) may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply: Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:

Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website via the Embassy website https://mr.usembassy.gov/
Choose Announcement Number Nouakchott-2023-038 General Services Assistant and complete the online application.
Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. College/university degree, copy of orders/Assignment notification, SF50, DD-214, (if applicable)

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://mr.usembassy.gov/

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

Residency and/or Work Permit
Degree (not transcript)
Driver’s License
Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Passport copy
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)

Documents for Auto-Request:

COM Approval for Members of Household
Copy of Orders (applicants assigned to US Mission)
DD-214 (Member Copy 4)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Local Language Score
Other Document
Other Document 2
Passport
Professional Diploma or License
Proof of Citizenship (applicants assigned to US Mi
SF-50 (applicants assigned to US Mission)
University Degree
Veteran’s Affairs Letter

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Inventory Clerk (Closing Date:10/02/2023)

Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-037

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: Inventory Clerk

Open Period: 09/18/2023 – 10/02/2023

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: LE – 0805 5

Salary: MRU 395,006

Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours/weekly

Promotion Potential: LE-5

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in

Nouakchott, MR

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: HR Section

222-45-25-26-60

NouakchottHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification from the Agency:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

All those interested in this offer are invited to apply without distinction of gender.

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

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

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (2 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

This position conducts the inventory of residences upon arrival and departures of occupants, agencies, and offices comprising all Embassy different locations. Provides critical support in conducting the annual inventory of Office and Warehouse spaces. Conducts and reports results for all property inventories as required by 14 FAM and other guidance from the state Department. Backs up Receiving Clerk.

Inventory of Residences 40%

Conduct inventories in all Embassy leased and owned residences upon departure and arrival of occupants, or any major property movement. Conducts annual inventory for Chief of Mission Residence.

Office inventories 15%

Conduct annual inventory of all offices and periodically as requested by agencies. Account for all items tracked in ILMS for all ICASS paying agencies on post. Prepare inventory documents for agencies upon request.

Annual inventory 15%

Lead annual inventory effort for warehouse, Offices, and other applicable spaces. Lead all coordination with Washington DC for all annual inventory related matters. Coordinate with Expendables Supply Clerk, Motor-pool supervisor, and Information Management Office to ensure that all required inventories are completed on time.

Warehouse inventories and Sale preparation 20%

Conduct regular warehouse inventories to ensure no property goes missing. Track all items ready for sale and sort into appropriate lots. Manage all DS-582s for all Non-Expandable items leaving the warehouse.

Back up receiving Clerk 10%

Assist Receiving Clerk during heavy volume periods backup the position during the absence of primary job holder.

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: Administrative/ Government one to two years.

Two years of clerical experience is required. At least one year of stock management and record keeping or related job experience is required.

Job Knowledge: Internal- must be familiar with Embassy furniture policy and plan, the distribution of property throughout Embassy residences and offices, and which agencies occupy which spaces. External- must be familiar with local market conditions to properly advertise and manage Embassy sales.

Education Requirements:

Mandatory:Secondary schooling (Completion of secondary school is required)

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

English: Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing. Must be able to use ILMS automated systems to perform inventories. Must be able to coordinate with Washington DC, in depend.

French: Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing is required.

Arabic: Level 3 – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing. Must be able to interact in Hassaniya with local staff in the warehouse, who do not speak English, and who do not speak French. Also, must interact with local merchants and vendors for coordination of sales.

Language skills may be tested.

Skills and Abilities: Must be able to operate telecommunication equipment of all types.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply: Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:

Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website via the Embassy website https://mr.usembassy.gov/
Choose Announcement Number Nouakchott-2023-037 Inventory Clerk and complete the online application.
Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. College/university degree, copy of orders/Assignment notification, SF50, DD-214, (if applicable)

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://mr.usembassy.gov/

Required Documents:

All Applicants:

Residency and/or Work Permit
Degree (not transcript)
Degree with transcript
Driver’s License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Passport copy
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

RSO Office Management Assistant- US Eligible Family Members (Closing Date: 05/31/2024)

Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-026

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: RSO Office Management Assistant- US Eligible Family Members (EFMs) All Agencies RA3

Open Period: 05/08/2023 – 05/31/2024

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: FP – 0105 8

Salary: Not Specified

Work Schedule: Part-time –

Promotion Potential: FP-8

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in

Nouakchott, MR

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: HR Section

222-45-25-2660

NouakchottHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FSN 6 is FP 8. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

From the Agency: U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type: Temporary

Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 5 years.

Marketing Statement:

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

Summary: The work schedule for this position is: part time 20 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (2 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not required.

Duties

The incumbent performs clerical and administrative duties as the Office Management Assistant (OMA) for the Regional Security Office (RSO) pertaining to a multitude of RSO administrative items, both classified and unclassified. The incumbent will need to work independently and possess strong communication skills as the incumbent will be in contact with many diverse individuals on a daily basis. Incumbent will require unescorted access to the Control Access Area (CAA).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Two years of administrative experience which would include some of the following types of administrative duties: filing, scanning, scheduling appointments/meetings, maintaining calendars, ordering office supplies, making travel arrangements and receiving telephone calls.

Education Requirements:

Completion of High School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English level IV (fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking required. Language skills may be tested.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply: Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:

Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website via the Embassy website https://mr.usembassy.gov/
Choose Announcement Number Nouakchott-2023-026 and complete the online application.
Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. College/university degree, copy of orders/Assignment notification, SF50, DD-214, (if applicable)

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://mr.usembassy.gov/

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Degree or High school diploma (not transcripts) or equivalent
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

GSO Administrative Support (EFM) (Closing Date: 06/28/2024)

Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-027

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: GSO Administrative Support (EFM)

Open Period: 05/10/2023 – 06/28/2024

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: FP – 0105 8

Salary: Not Specified

Work Schedule: Full-time –

Promotion Potential: FP-8

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in

Nouakchott, MR

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: HR Section

222-45-25-2660

NouakchottHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FSN 6 is FP 8. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

From the Agency: U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: High Risk Public Trust

Appointment Type: Term appt, NTE 4 years

Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 4 years

Marketing Statement:

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

Summary: The work schedule for this position is: full time 40 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (2 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not required.

Duties

50%

Customer service agent – ensures section(s) are correctly and completely gathering and meeting customer service requests and expectations. Follows up on fulfillment problem services to determine root-cause issues. Provides work guidance, coaching and training to local staff to improve customer service and service response, reduce error-rates, wastage, etc.

30%

Projects – identify additional process improvement/simplification and other change projects (typically lasting weeks or months). Plan and fully implement change projects as appropriate – including data gathering and analysis, solution evaluation and selection (including recommending changes to working practices and purchase of equipment, software, etc.), project planning, change.

10%

Monitors office-related materials on Mission Intranet webpage to ensure that it remains appropriate, correct, and current. Updates webpages, and/or coordinates with IRM staff to ensure materials are updated. Suggests changes to improve effectiveness of website.

10%

Provides administrative support to the GSO section.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least 2 years of administrative and customer service experience is required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of High School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level III Good Working Knowledge (Writing/Speaking/Reading) of English is required. Language skills may be tested.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply: Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:

Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website via the Embassy website https://mr.usembassy.gov/
Choose Announcement Number Nouakchott-2023-027 and complete the online application.
Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. College/university degree, copy of orders/Assignment notification, SF50, DD-214, (if applicable)

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://mr.usembassy.gov/

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Passport copy
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

GSO Assistant (EFM) (Administrative Clerk) (Closing Date: 06/28/2024)

Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-025

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: GSO Assistant (EFM) (Administrative Clerk)

Open Period: 05/08/2023 – 06/28/2024

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: FP – 0105 8

Salary: Not Specified

Work Schedule: Full-time –

Promotion Potential: FP-8

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in

Nouakchott, MR

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: HR Section

45-25-26-60

NouakchottHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FSN 6 is FP 8. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

From the Agency: U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance

Appointment Type: Term appt, NTE 4 years

Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 4 years

Marketing Statement:

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

Summary: The work schedule for this position is: full time 40 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (2 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not required.

Duties

Serves as primary GSO point of contact regarding shipping & customs and housing work order status for U.S. direct hire employees of agencies subscribing to ICASS cost centers for these services, including acting as a liaison between customers and GSO Housing and Shipping & Customs sections to ensure work orders and assignments are being handled in a prompt and efficient manner. This person will be the one person stopping point for all GSO inquires and serve as the petty cash holder for the section.

A) Shipping: 30% OF TIME

Tracks status of all shipping and customs assignments, including inbound and outbound personal effects shipments, inbound official Embassy shipments, importation and exportation of POVs, importation of OFVs, diplomatic license plates issuances and return, third-party vehicle issuance, and related customs clearance. This will include maintenance of spreadsheets, files, share point site, and other organizational tools to ensure that assignments are being handled in compliance with ICASS Uniform Service Standards and communicating customer service issues and performance regarding same to the Supervisory GSO, Assistant GSO, and/or Shipping Supervisor. Requires frequent communication with Department of State Transportation Travel and Management personnel, U.S. Despatch Agency personnel, ITGBL and DPS shipping contractors, and GSO Shipping & Customs staff. This person will be responsible for requesting and maintaining copies of the carnets and constancia identifications (locally issued identifications) and distribute it to the correct shipping team member to facilitate the customs clearance process on shipments.

B) Customer Service: 45% OF TIME

Develops and maintains a customer service communication plan that identifies how regularly we provide customers with updates on housing issues, shipments, and plates for vehicles. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating those updates to customers and provide appropriate documents needed to start or complete the shipment process. Assists with keeping standard operating procedures updated for the sections. Also, keeps up to date records of 3rd party insurance that officers have on privately owned vehicles and the Mission has on official vehicles. The incumbent will proactively contact customers when their insurance is about to expire and obtain updated policy information from clients.

C) Office Communications, Events and collaborative Management Initiative: 10% OF TIME

Screens visitors and telephone calls, answering routine inquiries, and routing those requiring specialized attention to the GSO or appropriate GSO sub-section. Ensures that share point sites for our sections stay up to date. The incumbent should suggest what materials should be added to the share point site.

D) Invoice and Materials Management: 15% OF TIME

Manage all incoming invoices for the GSO section for payment verification and re-direct invoices. Once the invoices are received, they should be logged in a team accessible management system. These invoices should be distributed to the responsible party and the incumbent should follow up to ensure that invoices are promptly processed and returned to the financial management team.

This person will be responsible for maintaining and managing fees collected for car registration purposes. This will require up to date information at all times. To include updating documents, coordinating closely with the customs team on exact amounts for each registration, requesting payments from officers, and managing the payment system with the team. This person will remain responsible for the cash received in the section for car related manners.

Develop and sustain an inventory management system for keys received from personal vehicles, cameras, and the section’s golf cart.

E) Time and Attendance:

Serves as a backup time and attendance clerk to the GSO Administrative Assistant

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least two years of progressively responsible experience in working with client support customer relations, information management, administration, office management, or related field.

Education Requirements:

Completion of High School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level III Good Working Knowledge (Writing/Speaking/Reading) of English is required. Language skills may be tested.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply: Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:

Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website via the Embassy website https://mr.usembassy.gov/
Choose Announcement Number Nouakchott-2023-025 and complete the online application.
Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. College/university degree, copy of orders/Assignment notification, SF50, DD-214, (if applicable)

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://mr.usembassy.gov/

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Passport copy
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

Administrative Clerk-EFM Security Escort US Eligible Family Members (Closing Date: 08/01/2024)

Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2022-033

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: Administrative Clerk-EFM Security Escort US Eligible Family Members (EFMs)-All Agencies RA1

Open Period: 07/15/2022 – 08/01/2024

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: FP – 0105 BB

Salary: USD $ 24,216- USD $24,2165 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time –

Promotion Potential: FP-BB

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in

Nouakchott, MR

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: HR Section

222-45-25-26-60

NouakchottHR@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

U.S Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)- All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance

Appointment Type: Term appt, NTE 4 years

Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 4 years

Marketing Statement:

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

Summary: The work schedule for this position is: full time 40 hours per week

Supervisory Position: Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Escort non-cleared personnel into Controlled Access Area (CAA) or adjacent spaces. Incumbent watches the movement of all non-cleared personnel, inspects their tools and materials to ensure that the integrity of classified information in the Embassy is safe. Position is supervised by the Facility Manager.

Supervise the contractor’s work and report any problem/deficiency to USDH supervisor. May be called upon in support of VIP visits performing various duties to include, but not limited to, escorting VIPs, and security oversight.

Pick up the contractor’s personnel at the main entrance of the chancery, escort them to the job site, remain with them at all times and escort them out.

Must have the ability and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: One year of general work experience in an office, management or security related environment is required.

Job Knowledge: Must have general administrative/clerical experience and demonstrated good interpersonal skills.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level III Good Working Knowledge (Writing/Speaking/Reading) of English is required. Language skills may be tested.

Skills and Abilities: Basic keyboard skills and computer literacy are required. Must be observant, flexible and service oriented. Must be able to perform duties including prolonged periods of standing/walking and somewhat physically demanding activities to include climbing, working in cramped spaces and at time working in inclement weather.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply: Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:

Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website via the Embassy website https://mr.usembassy.gov/
Choose Announcement Number Nouakchott-2022-033 and complete the online application.
Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. College/university degree, copy of orders/Assignment notification, SF50, DD-214, (if applicable)

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://mr.usembassy.gov/

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Degree (not transcript)
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nouakchott, Mauritania.