HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST AT FULL PERFORMANCE OR TRAINING LEVEL

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 39-14 
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST FSN- 10/ or FSN-9T (training level) 
BASIC INITIAL ANNUAL SALARY FSN-10 RWF 14, 796, 370 / FSN-9T RWF 12, 034, 052
(Total salary consists of basic annual salary and allowances) 
Closing Date: July 11, 2014

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for the position of Human Resources Specialist at full performance or training level. The position is available to start immediately. Only respond to the level for which you are qualified and note FSN-10 or FSN-9T in your application letter. Please do not apply for both Trainee and Full Performance Levels of the position.

DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Management Officer/Human Resources Officer (MO/HRO), the incumbent serves as the senior locally employed (LE) Human Resources (HR) Specialist responsible for the supervision and performance of the full range of LE HR functions to the extent of authority allowed under the pertinent regulations and standards. The HR Specialist supervises HR operations for LE staff of State, CDC Rwanda, Peace Corps Rwanda, DoD, and provides selected HR services to USAID LE staff. The incumbent directly supervises one HR Assistant (FSN-8) and two HR Clerks (FSN-6). The incumbent coordinates with the Regional Human Resources Officer (R/HRO) in Kampala.  

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at the Human Resources Office. (KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov)

REQUIREMENTS:

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

1. Completion of a university degree from an accredited institution in any major is required.

2. Minimum five years (FSN-10 level) or three years (FSN-9T level) progressively responsible positions in human resources related work required, including at least one year of supervisory experience.

3. Level IV (fluent) English speaking, reading and writing is required.*

4. Demonstrated ability to gain a thorough knowledge of local labor and social security laws, as well as prevailing practices and customs as they apply to compensation, retirement and other phases of personnel management and to gain a good working knowledge of State Department and ICASS policies and procedures. Good working knowledge of records management techniques.

5. Proven managerial skills and ability to inspire confidence in local employees and to maintain effective working relationships with employees and supervisors. Ability to respect and maintain impartiality and client confidentiality. Solid computer skills including use of word processing and data-base programs.

*Qualiications will be tested.

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), available at (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/136408.pdf)

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.

4. Applications must be submitted either by dropping them off in the designated boxes at Embassy entrances (Main CAC or Consular CAC), or by e-mail to KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov by COB July 11, 2014. (include in the subject line Human Resources Specialist; FSN-10 or FSN-9T)