ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 53-2012
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Computer Management Assistant (LAN), FSN-8; FP-06
OPENING DATE: September 08, 2012
CLOSING DATE: September 22, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-06 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
*Ordinarily Resident: (Starting Salary) (Position Grade: FSN – 08)
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Computer Management Assistant (LAN) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Manage CDC/Ethiopia network operating systems (computer system, telecommunication, network, etc.). Assure acquisition and use of latest technologies. Assist in negotiations with local government agencies to establish VSAT satellite and other telecommunications capacity for project. Oversee the Local Area Network (LAN) systems at CDC/Ethiopia headquarters. Oversee the Wide Area Network (WAN) systems at partner organizations and provide assistance for their LAN systems. Collaborate with other CDC country network administrators and CDC/Atlanta network engineers and contractors to ensure efficiency in design and support and adherence to CDC LAN/WAN standards. Oversee all daily hardware and software needs of the project. Develop a network utilization and security procedures guideline, train CDC staff and partners.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact (251-111-306383)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Supporting documentations (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above should also be submitted.
1. Required Education: Bachelor Degree in the fields of computer science, information systems management is required.
2. Required Prior Experience: A Minimum of two years of progressively responsible work of a program, technical or administrative nature where emphasis is placed on analytical, judgmental and expository abilities with respect to the operation, management and utilization of computer systems is required.
3. Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading of English and level 3 (Good working knowledge) of Amharic is required. (English language proficiency will be tested).
4. Other Skills: Incumbent must possess good knowledge of microcomputer hardware and software, LAN operating systems, LAN based application software, security, communications and diagnostic tools; knowledge of systems analysis and design techniques, computer equipment operation management, hardware and software technology; technical aspects of analysis, computer application programming, telecommunications and management advisory services; Knowledge of acquisition policies and procedures relative to telecommunication equipment and computer hardware and software and management practices; sufficient technical knowledge to develop long range (1-5 years) plans, system architectures and technology implementations to ensure high reliability, availability, performance and serviceability of systems; and familiarity with project-related software programs, such as Epi Info, SPSS, and SAS etc. are required.
5. Interpersonal Skill Requirements: Must possess good technical skills to trouble-shoot, diagnose and resolve hardware and software problems, thereby maximizing the capabilities of computer resources and explaining complex computer and automation concept with excellent interpersonal skills to maintain open communication when resolving systems issues with staff and other project-associated persons and/or agencies is required.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate 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. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. 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 as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); and
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; plus DS -174
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., letters of employment; essays, certificates, awards; driving license; and copies of degrees earned) 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. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
I. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
L. Days available to work
M. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
O. Education
P. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
Q. Language Skills
R. Work Experience
S. References
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
U.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383
E-Mail: HROaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03
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.
5. 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.
6. 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: September 22, 2012
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