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.

Visa Clerk-All Interested Applicants/All sources (Closing Date: 03/31/2023)

Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-012

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: Visa Clerk-All Interested Applicants/All sources

Open Period: 03/17/2023 – 03/31/2023

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: LE – 1415 6

Salary: Not Specified

Work Schedule: Full-time –

Promotion Potential: LE-6

Duty Location(s):1

In Nouakchott, MR

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: HR Section
Human Resources Office
NouakchottHR@state.gov

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. 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: 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 (two weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Basic Function of Position: Serves as the consular section’s primary cashier, administrative assistant, and office manager. Manages the section’s correspondence and files to include website and social media updates, maintaining standard correspondence and responding to inquiries, and updating standard operating procedure (SOPs) files. Serves as the office’s liaison with the Facilities Maintenance and General Services sections of the Embassy. Performs passback function for and Non-Immigrant Visas (NIV). The incumbent also serves as the head DNA LES scheduling DNA appointments and performing intake procedures for the DNA process. Serves as back-up for ACS and NIV.

Consular Cashier

Serves as primary consular cashier, processing payment and receipts for all consular services, and reconciling all fees with the Embassy on a daily and monthly basis. Maintains cash accounting records as required by applicable laws and regulations.

Consular Clerk/Office Manager

Responds to incoming inquiries via phone, email, fax, etc. Responsible for maintaining correspondence files, including templates and public-facing websites. Brings the Consular Officer’s attention to any cultural sensitivities or other aspects needing special attention. Responsible for ordering and maintaining office supplies. Coordinates the maintenance of workload counts for planning purposes Informs consular officer when DNA cases arrive and schedules interviews for DNA testing. Performs all intake procedures for DNA cases.

Website/Social Media Coordinator:

Reviews French and English version of the embassy’s website to ensure that all consular information is relevant and up-to-date. Liaises with the Public Affairs section to organize media outreach on the Embassy website and social media sites on all ACS and visa issues.

Requirements: Experience: Two years of experience working with the public.

Education Requirements: Secondary schooling (Secondary education required.)

Evaluations: Language: Good oral and written communication in French (Level III), Hassaniya Arabic (Level III), and English (level II). Language skills may be tested.

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:

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:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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: 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-2023-012 Visa Clerk and complete the online application.
Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. cover letter, secondary school degree, SF50 & Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification, work permit or equivalent (if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system).

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/

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.

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 (if applicable)
• Degree (not transcript)

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.

Strategic Content Coordination Assistant (Closing Date: 03/28/2023)

Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-010

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: Strategic Content Coordination Assistant (6520)-All interested Applicants.

Open Period: 03/15/2023 – 03/28/2023

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: LE – 6520 9

Salary: MRU UM996,939 – MRU UM996,939

Work Schedule: Full-time – Monday thru Thursday 08:00 to 18:00 Friday: 08:00-12:00

Promotion Potential: LE-9

Duty Location(s): 1 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-09 is FP-5(steps 1 through 4). Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

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: 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 two (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: Occasional Travel In country travel.

Duties:

The Community Management and Digital Production Coordinator is responsible for building, maintaining, and creating content for Mission flagship digital properties (social media, website content); developing a year-long editorial calendar designed to promote Mission priorities with online communities; researching and analyzing evolving markets for Mission digital properties; and customizing content and online engagement to promote Mission objectives. Organizes and hosts online conversations; designs and develops innovative engagement opportunities and tools. Is also responsible for the production of visual and multimedia elements of Mission public engagement, including the design, creation, and acquisition of customized visual and multimedia content for online dissemination. Creates visual content for all Mission outreach materials by assessing the Mauritanian media environment, public preferences for visual content formats and dissemination channels, and the impact of Mission visual materials. Provides guidance to Public Diplomacy (PD) locally employed (LE) staff and other Mission personnel on standards, regulations, and policies for the use of digital properties. Works under the direct supervision of the Strategic Content Coordination (SCC) Specialist or Public Affairs Officer (PAO) designee and has no supervisory responsibility.

Implementation : Organizes and hosts daily public online discussion, promotes Mission news and information, and facilitates discussion of foreign policy issues and American values. Incorporates strategic content on trending issues. Recruits subject matter experts (credible voices) for campaigns, projects, and the development of strategic content.

Develops content for use in online engagement. Designs and produces special projects and initiatives to engage specific audience groups on priority issues and to feature ambassadorial and other Mission engagement in studio or at off-site locations. Develops custom-produced digital projects in support of specific public engagement goals with target audiences (for example, video in support of a specific policy initiative). Uses audience analysis, analytic data, and qualitative analysis to customize content for specific target audience groups, adapting language, syntax, and format to appeal to their interests. Using market research, determines which delivery channel(s) will reach target audiences and generate engagement; compiles strategic content packages, matching policy content with visual, graphic, and multimedia elements that reinforce and strengthen the impact of policy content. Monitors the impact of online engagement to identify reception, reach, and sentiment within each community.

Continuously monitors the “health” of Mission online properties for level of impact, inappropriate or inadmissible content, non-compliance with regulations and policies, and the presence of online trolls. Recommends to the SCC Specialist appropriate actions to enforce legal and Mission standards. Reviews the outcomes of previous activities, using analytics and qualitative assessments to identify non- or under-performing Mission online properties, and recommends changes to enhance future engagement.

Coordinates online engagement on Mission flagship properties during crisis situations at the direction of the SCC Specialist or PAO designee.

Identifies, selects, designs, and customizes compelling visual and multimedia material for inclusion in strategic content packages. Compiles/edits strategic content packages, incorporating policy material and appropriate visual and multimedia elements to support Mission objectives, appeal to priority audience segments, and meet multiple format requirements for dissemination.

Defines, designs, and creates original professional graphics, infographics, branding, photos, and multimedia material to support Mission public engagement with all audience groups, using tools such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Conducts on-camera interviews with PD contacts in all sectors, ranging from high school students to high-profile celebrities, Mauritanian officials and ministers, and U.S. government (USG) officials, on location or in-house, using digital photo/video equipment and current techniques.

Identifies visual and multimedia products (templates, stock images, video clips) for acquisition from USG sources, third parties such as non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and partner institutions and commercial vendors; maintains social media-related visual and multimedia materials. Ensures the uniformity of aesthetics and branding to support PD activities with all audience sectors (Emerging Voices [EV], Established Opinion Leaders [EOL], and Press and Media). Ensures that all products comply with federal and Mauritanian laws and Department of State (DOS) policies, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: Three (3) years of experience is required in digital marketing, advertising, mass communications, or managing digital properties, including online interaction with the public and content creation in multimedia and traditional formats. Must have experience as an advanced end user of industry standard desktop and mobile software applications. (Note: Candidates who advance will have to provide samples of original work demonstrating visual and multimedia design competence.)

Education Requirements:

A university degree in Communications, Business, Marketing, Design, Advertising, or local equivalent is required.

Evaluations:

Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.

LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required; and Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing French OR Arabic 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:

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:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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:

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 https://mr.usembassy.gov/

Required Documents:

All Applicants:

Residency and/or Work Permit
Degree (not transcript)

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 (EFMs) (Closing Date: 07/15/2023)

Administrative Clerk- EFM Security Escort US Eligible Family Members (EFMs) (PDF: 7.92 KB)

Community Liaison Office Coordinator - U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) (Closing Date: 09/30/2023)

Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-008

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: Community Liaison Office Coordinator – U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies

Open Period: 02/10/2023 – 09/30/2023Format

MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: FP – 0105 6

Salary: Not Specified

Work Schedule: Part-time – Possibility to work on a full- time base upon request

Promotion Potential: FP-6

Duty Location(s): 2 Vacancy in Nouakchott, MR

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info: HR Section
45252660 Extension: 22888
NouakchottHR@state.gov

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is 6. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:
U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret 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: Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Occasional Travel

Travel may occur during CLO activities and events

Basic Function of Position: The CLO is responsible for developing and managing a program based on community demographics and post-specific needs. Development and implementation of the program has direct impact on post morale and affects overall work performance, productivity, retention, community spirit, and individual and family well-being in a foreign environment. The CLO develops evaluation criteria and conducts periodic surveys to assess program efficacy. Based on analysis of formal and informal surveys, the CLO develops and implements a long-range program plan that outlines goals to maintain and enhance morale at post.

The duties of the CLO are defined in eight areas of responsibility: employment liaison, crisis management and security liaison, education liaison, information and resource management, guidance and referral, welcoming and orientation, community liaison, and events planning. The CLO develops and administers a program plan across the eight areas, which is client-driven and responsive to post-specific needs.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years of professional work experience required.

Education Requirements: Completion of Secondary School required.

Evaluations:

Language: Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) of English Speaking/Reading/Writing required. Language skills may be tested.

Qualifications:

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

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:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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: 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-2023-008 Community Liaison Office Coordinator and complete the online application.
Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (eg. cover letter, secondary school degree, SF50 & Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification or equivalent into the Electronic Recruitment Application system).

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/

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/

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).

Consular Panel Physician-All Interested Applicants/ All Sources (Closing Date: 07/31/2023)

Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott

Position Title: Consular Panel Physician

Background: Certain visa applicants must undergo a physical and mental examination as part of the application process. The purpose of the visa medical examination is to identify the presence or absence of certain disorders that could result in exclusion from the United States under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Panel physicians must follow specific technical instructions from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and identification procedures prescribed by the U.S. Department of State to ensure that the person appearing for the medical examination is the person who is actually applying. The panel physician is responsible for the entire examination, including the required chest radiograph and any necessary laboratory procedures. The panel physician is also responsible for reporting the results of all required tests and consultations on the prescribed forms and for ensuring that the completed medical report forms are sent directly to the consular officer. The panel physician is not responsible for determining whether an applicant is actually eligible to apply to enter the United States; that determination is made by the consular officer after reviewing all records, including the report of the medical examination.

Requirements:

Standard Criteria for Panel Physicians:

The panel physician must speak and write in English.
The panel physician should submit a résumé or CV, showing satisfactory completion of medical education and a medical degree from a national government accredited medical school.
The panel physician should have a full medical license with no restrictions that they have used for the past 4 years.
The panel physician should have an official governmental certificate of good standing, or the equivalent, in the medical profession.
The panel physician should provide a minimum of two independent professional references.
If another physician acts of behalf of the panel physician, the final responsibility of exam results lies with the panel physician.
The panel physician must be available for a minimum of 46 weeks out of 52 weeks a year. Any absence of greater than 2 weeks requires notification to the consular section with the recommendation of a physician to take over emergency duties during the absence of the panel physician.

Medical Requirements:

The panel physician should be adept in primary care (pediatrics, internal medicine, or family medicine) and have specialty training or experience after graduating from medical school. The panel physician must have specific competence in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases and should be able to recognize mental disorders.
The panel physician should identify a psychiatrist or mental health specialist, if possible, for the referral of any individual who appears to have a mental disorder.
The panel physician should have reliable radiology (X-ray) and serology (syphilis laboratory) facilities identified. These can either be on the premises or contracted out.
The panel physician should have accumulated 4 years in practice after their internship training is completed.
The panel physician must agree to participate in quality control surveillance.

Facility requirements:

The facility must be acceptable; it should be at a minimum a well-lit facility with an examination table, a blood pressure cuff, instruments to examine the eyes and ears (ophthalmoscope and otoscopy), and an eye chart (at 20 feet).
Email or fax communication capabilities identified by the panel physician is highly desirable.
Examinations must be given within 10 working days of the date that is asked for by the applicant.
The panel physician must be able to verify the identity of each applicant and use fraud prevention measures at every step in the process (at time of blood draw [phlebotomy], X-ray, vaccine administration, and sputum collection).
Where possible and the number of visa applicants warrant two or more, panel physicians should be of both sexes at every location.

Work schedule: varied, 10-30 patients per month, payment is made by patients

For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians.html

If you want to apply, send your resume to NouakchottHRStaff@groups.state.gov and ConsularNKC@state.gov