Position: Procurement Specialist (COR)

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: $14,759

Application Deadline: December, 13/2022 

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM - FP is 05. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

• Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs EFMs or MOHs

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: N/A

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Procurement Specialist (COR).

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Job holder is a certified contracting officer’s representative (COR) responsible for performing contract administration duties as assigned by the contracting officer in the letter of delegation. This includes assisting the contracting officer in contract development and the solicitation process as well as administration of the contract after award. A primary responsibility of the COR is to assure, through close liaison with the contractor, that the contractor accomplishes the technical and financial components of the contract. Fulfilling these responsibilities requires a comprehensive understanding of the scope of the assigned contracts and the various technical aspects that are involved. Job holder will be directly supervised by the Procurement Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in acquisitions, procurement, contractor oversight or other program management responsibilities of a technical nature that involves performing acquisition-related activities such as performing market research, writing specifications, statements of work or statements of objectives, developing quality assurance surveillance plans, assisting the Contracting Officer as a technical monitor, participating as a subject matter expert on a technical evaluation team and/or performing as a COR or GTM appointed in writing by a Contracting Officer.

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under "Other Document 1 or 2"

Education Requirements:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

EDUCATION: At least two years of college or university studies is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "Degree or equivalent"

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to interpret and apply federal acquisitions regulations and policies is required.

• Good oral and written communication skills are required for developing sustainable working relationships with contractors and for meeting the extensive reporting requirements.

• Organizational skills are required to operate independently with limited direct supervision of day-to-day activities and to assist the contracting officer in a results-driven activity.

• Tact is required in dealing with local companies and businesses; persuasiveness is often necessary in dealing with contractors to achieve acceptable completion of the contract. Must have good keyboarding skills that include both speed and accuracy.

• Must have good Internet search skills, involving the use of databases that are proprietary software.

• Must have a valid, current 2nd-grade driver’s license. Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years. (These may be tested)

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

• Amharic Level 4 - Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate is required.

• English Level 4 - Fluent; written/spoken, including the ability to translate is required. (This may be tested)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference. of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead.

How to apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 

To apply for this position click the below apply button and Click “Apply to this vacancy" button on the incoming page. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. CLICK HERE

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested completion of two years of university studies and /or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide the requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (if applicable)

• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

• Passport copy (if applicable)

• verification of two years of university studies (required)

• Certificate or License (if applicable)

• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• SF-50 (if applicable)

• Driving License (required)

• Work experience copies (required)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia.