Mission Rwanda
Vacancy Announcement No. 23/1
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Open To: All interested candidates
Position: Security Investigator
Location: U.S. Embassy, Kigali
Opening date: 09/06/2012
Closing Date: 09/26/2012
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: *Ordinarily Resident (OR) RWF 6,863,229 (FSN-8) *Not-Ordinary Resident (NOR): USD 44,737 (FP-06- 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. 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 Security Investigator
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) is the primary advisor to the Regional Security Officer (RSO) on all matters related to safety and security. The FSNI conducts a broad range of investigative activities in support of the Embassy, Department of State, and other US Government agencies’ investigations. The FSNI is the RSO’s primary liaison to the host government.
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 two (2) years law enforcement, military or investigative experience, required.
- 3/3 language proficiency in English, French, and Kinyarwanda, required.
- Must possess advanced knowledge of host nation culture, customs, and laws. Must possess advanced knowledge/understanding of geo/socio-political issues affecting regional stability and security. Must possess advanced knowledge of investigative procedures. Must possess advanced knowledge of protective security (PRS) operations to include motorcade operations.
- Must possess advanced interview and interrogation skills. Must possess advanced cross-cultural and interpersonal skills.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Must possess valid driver’s license.
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:
(Please include in the subject line): Security Investigator
Point of Contact
Javan Kajyambere, HRS, Ext.: 2733
Tel: +250- 596400.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION 09/26/2012
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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