Embassy of United States of America

Position: Voucher Examiner

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: USD $11,281

Application Deadline: May, 10/2023 

Job Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: 

• For USEFM - FS is 7.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

• All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Temporary

Appointment Type Details: Temporary for six months

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 Voucher Examiner (Temporary 6 months).

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

Responsible to receive, verify and process employee and vendor claims according to the approved contracts, award specifics, lease agreements, purchase orders, Bulk Purchase Agreements (BPA calls), IDIQs (indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity) and local government and utility company agreements. Examines and reconciles various invoices for accuracy and ensures that all invoices are accompanied by all required documents and authorizations prior to processing payment. Timely processing of tuition and other entitlement payments like educational allowance, representation, and ORE vouchers of employee claims according to the FAM and FAH of the USG regulation. Responsible for tracking, submitting, and collecting VAT reimbursements from Ethiopian tax authorities. Responsible for purchase card and Travel card reconciliation review and process payment for Citi Bank. The position also communicates with outside vendors and embassy employees who require vouchering service, this includes greeting, escorting and directing guests, answering phone inquiries, and handling requests or complaints in a professional manner.

Job requirements

EXPERIENCE:-  A minimum of two years of voucher examination, bookkeeping, or related accounting and financial experience is required

Education:- Completion of commercial college (Diploma) in finance, accounting, or management is required.

LANGUAGE:- Level IV (fluency speaking/reading/writing) in English and Amharic is required. (These may be tested)

Skills and abilities:- The incumbent must be able to relate funds management with programs and projects at the post.  He/she must possess a high level of interpersonal skills. (These 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.

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.

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 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.  

How to apply

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested completion of high school studies and/or transcripts as verification of educational requirements 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)

• Residency and/or Work Permit

• Passport copy

• Completion of high school (Required)

• Work Experience (Required)Certificate or License

• Driving License (Required)

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

• SF-50 (if applicable)

Follow the below link on our portal to Apply

CLICK HERE (Our Portal)

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.