Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: One year of work experience in an office, management or security environment.JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Understanding of work practices and organization. Knowledge of regulations governing control and protection of classified material, the proper use of security-related equipment (radio, etc.); and familiarization with the general layout of mission grounds and facilities. Basic knowledge of facilities management function.

LANGUAGE: Speaking/ Reading/Writing English Level III – This may be tested

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Ability to use computer especially Microsoft Outlook. Must be observant, flexible and customer-service oriented. Duties include long periods of standing/walking and somewhat physically demanding activities to include climbing, working in cramped spaces and, on some occasions, in inclement weather. Work may also be required outside of normal business hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays).

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: High School Diploma required.

Evaluations:

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.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of two (2) years of office administrative/ clerical experience in a customer-service office is required.JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Must have a good working knowledge of an active office environment; be thoroughly familiar with reporting structures and the standard office hierarchy; must know how to support multiple persons simultaneously including maintaining an adequate stock of office supplies; must know basic math, capable of handling currency and working a balance sheet; must know how to set up and maintain a filing system. Must be customer service oriented, able to handle difficult customers with tact.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12) is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English level III (Good working knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required.  This will be testedAfrikaans level III (Good knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be a visionary, forward thinker, and quick understudy with an aptitude to learn so he/she can anticipate the needs of the office and those individuals he/she supports.  Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be organized, methodical, decisive, and have professional telephone skills.  Must have strong computer skills, able to use the Microsoft Office Software Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).  Must have good typing skills to write memos, populate spread sheets, and perform data entry.   Ability to translate documents from host country language into English or English to host country language.  Must have excellent filing skills to keep track of current and historical information, including documents that must be kept in the maintenance library. Must have a keen aptitude to work independently, have impeccable integrity, strong initiative, good judgment and must maintain confidentiality.

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.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level 4 – Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate. This may be tested

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Customer service and interpersonal skills, ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks at one time, initiative and resourcefulness, attention to detail, problem-solving skills and resourcefulness are all required. Must be able to maintain one’s composure during periods of stress are critical as well as speed, accuracy, and organizational skills. Demonstrated skills in MS Office Suite and general computer skills including information and database management is required. Also required to have basic arithmetic skills. Basic mechanical skills for operating specialized office machines related to issuance of visas and use of biometric- and document-scanning equipment are required. Tact and discretion, as well as good judgement, in dealing with the public need to obtain and retain required security clearances are required, in professional and personal environments. Ability to proactively establish and maintain professional contacts for the benefit of Department, Embassy, and Consular Affairs goals and objectives is required.

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