U.S. Embassy, Kigali Assistant Computer Manager

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Open To:                                     All Candidates                                                                                                             
Position:                                    Assistant Computer Manager

Location:                                     U.S. Embassy, Kigali

Closing Date:                             02/19/2013

Work Hours:                               40 hours per week  

Salary:                                          *Ordinarily Resident (OR)
 Basic Annual Salary RWF 8,507,036 to 14,461,959 (FSN-9, steps 1 to 14)

                                                  *Not-Ordinary Resident (NOR):   
                                                       USD 50,043 to 54,683 (FP-5, steps 1 to 4) - Final      
                                                  step to be Determined by Washington

NOTE: ALL ORDINARY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS NOT CONTACTED WITHIN 30 DAYS SHOULD CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION UNSUCCESSFUL. ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTETD APPLICATIONS MUST HAVE THE POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED AND SUBMITTED AS REQUIRED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE ADVISED OF THE RESULTS OF THE INTERVIEW.
                                      
The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for the position of Assistant Computer Manager. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Working under supervision of the FSN-10-1805-Computer Manager and (IMO) Information Management Officer, incumbent assists in the daily operations of the Information Systems Office. Ensures that all pc’s and servers are in compliance with Diplomatic Security standards.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at the Human Resources Office.

QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Completion of education or training resulting in a baccalaureate degree, or the host country academic equivalent in the fields of computer science, information systems management, or equivalent, required

2. At least 2 years performing progressively more 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, required.

3. Level IV English, required. THIS WILL BE TESTED

4 .Good knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the computer equipment and software installed at post, required. Must possess extensive knowledge of the principles, techniques, and methodologies involving computer system analysis, programming, operations, and related aspects of telecommunications. 5. Maintaining operational capability and readiness of computer systems, required. Ability to relate proposed projects and priorities to the capabilities and limitations of the computer system and components to determine capability to meet support requirements, required. * Tests will be administered to verify all required qualifications prior to interviews.

SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that in the application the candidate fully address the required qualifications above.

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 Citizens 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 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 current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3. 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; plus
4.  Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional U.S. 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.

SUBMIT APPLICATION BY HAND TO:
Human Resources Office     
American Embassy
HR Office
2657 Avenue de la Gendarmerie
Kigali, Rwanda                                                           
B.P. 28 Kigali 

OR BY EMAIL TO:
KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov
Electronically submitted application MUST include the Position Title: Assistant Computer Manager in the subject line. Applications that are not submitted as required will NOT be considered.

Point of Contact
Kigali HR Recruitment
Tel: +250- 596400.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION 02/19/2013