Position: Logistics Team Lead - Supply Assistant

Salary: $12,409/Per Year

Application Deadline: September, 05/2023

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM - FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of the probationary period.

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 Logistics Team Lead (Supply Assistant).

The work schedule for this position is: Full-time (44 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: Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Property Supervisor, is in charge of providing labor and transportation services for all Property Management functions and for moving and transferring property from one location to another. Makes sure that all property transactions are authorized, and approved in writing, and all property transaction documents have the necessary signatures. Coordinates and directs logistics crews and resources in day-to-day activities. Is responsible for making sure that crews operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Department and Post Policies. Directly supervises 2 truck drivers and 15 Warehouse workers.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:-

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in warehousing, inventory, or property management is required, with one year of experience supervising subordinate staff in any field.

Education Requirements:

EDUCATION:- At least 2 (two) years of college or university studies in logistics, management or business administration is required.

LANGUAGE:

• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. This may be tested.

• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. This may be tested.

(You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Human Resources Office).

Skills and abilities:

• Must have the ability to interact and communicate clearly and tactfully in a multicultural environment; follow instructions with strong attention to detail; and work effectively with minimal supervision.

• The ability to prioritize competing interests, coordinate multiple tasks, and adjust to changing requirements in a very fast-paced environment is essential.

• Strong organizational skills and computer proficiency, including ILMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Must have a 2nd Grade/Auto valid Ethiopian driver’s license for a minimum of 5 years and be able to operate a manual/automatic transmission (stick-shift) and automatic vehicle. (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.

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

Register using the following link CLICK HERE

To apply for this position, click the below apply button and Click the “Apply to this vacancy” button on the incoming page.

If you previously applied to Addis-2023-047, you do not need to re-apply. Your prior application will be considered.

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested 2 (two) years of college or 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)

• Two years of college or university studies (required) 

• Driving license (Required) 

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

• SF - 50 (if applicable)

• Work experience (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. 

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