American Embassy
Kigali Mission Rwanda
Vacancy Announcement No. 57-13
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Open TO: All Interested Candidates
Position: Economic and Commercial Assistant
Location: U.S. Embassy, Kigali
Opening Date: 11/27/2013
Closing Date: 12/11/2013
Work Hours: Full time 40 hours per week Basic Annual Salary: *Ordinarily Resident (OR)Grade: FSN-9, steps 1 to 14*Not- Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Grade: FP-05, steps 1 to 4) Final step to be determined by Washington.
The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for the position of Economic and Commercial Assistant. The position is available to start immediately.
NOTE:
• APPLICATIONS THAT ARE NOT ADDRESSED AND SUBMITTED AS REQUIRED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• All ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
• Electronically submitted applications must have the position title in the subject line.
• Applicants not contacted within 30 days should consider their application unsuccessful.
• Applicants interviewed will be advised of the results of the interview.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Communicate with senior Rwandan officials up to deputy minister-level to advance Mission goals and objectives under the Mission's Integrated Country Strategy. Conduct research and provide analysis on diverse technical and economic subjects. Provide detailed written reporting on economic, technical and scientific topics. Be well-versed on all bilateral and multilateral trade issues. Coordinate VIP visits with little supervision. Cultivate senior-level contacts in Rwanda and the expatriate business community -- a task instrumental to the operation of the Economic Section. Assist with U.S. commercial outreach and promote U.S. investment. Provide commercial services for U.S. and Rwandan firms. Work with Special Self Help Fund Coordinator to vet and grant grants for funding.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at the Human Resources Office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1) Bachelor's degree in either Economics, Business, International Relations, or Political-Economy, required.
2) At least three years of work experience, preferably in international business, financial services, consulting, government, or economic research, required.
3) English 4/4; Kinyarwanda 4/2, required.
4) Extensive knowledge of modern economic principles and theory. Significant understanding of Rwanda's economy, economic institutions, and foreign and domestic economic policies. Insight on influential decision makers inside and outside the Government of Rwanda. Knowledge of U.S. foreign economic policies vis-a-vis Rwanda, as well as internal economic reporting requirements and procedures.
5) Must have ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of high-level contacts in the government and private sector. Ability to relate economic developments to broader political forces in Rwanda. Self-motivated and able to plan, organize, and execute complex research projects and prepare accurate factual and analytical reports with limited day-to-day supervision. Must be able to use MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and other workplace applications.
Note: All required skills will be tested.
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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.
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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.
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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); copies are available in HR.
2. 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.
3. 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:
(Please include in the subject line): Economic and Commercial Assistant, VA 57-13
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION 12/11/2013
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