U.S. Embassy, Kigali CONSULAR ASSISTANT

Consular Assistant (FSN-6) at U.S. Embassy, Kigali, Rwanda

American Embassy

Kigali Mission Rwanda

Vacancy Announcement No. 03/13(T) 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 


Open To: All Candidates 
Position: Consular Assistant 

Location: U.S. Embassy, Kigali

Closing Date: 02/05/2013

Work Hours: 40 hours per week 

Salary: *Ordinarily Resident (OR) Basic Annual Salary RWF 5,069,802 to 8,618,659 (FSN-6, steps 1 to 14)
*Not-Ordinary Resident (NOR): USD 35,753 to 52,504 (FP-6 steps 1 to 14) - Final step to be Determined by Washington

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

This trainee level is established to provide the incumbent with a year’s experience in the Consular Assistance functions. Upon successfully completion of 52 weeks as Trainee FSN-6T, incumbent is eligible for promotion to FSN-7. 

Performs moderately difficult and responsible work pertaining to the full range of passport, citizenship, and visa services. Maintains consular documents and files and is accountable for controlled consular items. Serves as part-time sub-cashier responsible for accurately collecting and refunding fees for consular services in accordance with specific guidelines using the Automated Cash Register System (ACRS). 

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.

Completion of Secondary School required.

Minimum of one year of progressively responsible experience in an office setting with work involving the application of regulatory material and public contact, or other closely related experience required.

English level IV reading, writing, speaking; French level IV reading, writing, speaking, and Kinyarwanda level IV reading, writing, speaking required.

A working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures, with assistance from Consul as required.

A good working knowledge of computer systems, including Windows operating system required. Exercise of tact and judgment in dealing with the public required. Ability to research and apply regulations correctly and to know when to refer cases and questions to the Consul required. Level II typing (40 wpm) required.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or

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

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.

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

(Please include in the subject line): Consular Assistant 

Point of Contact

Léandre Niyonsenga, HRA, Ext.: 2807

Tel: +250- 596400.