About
Announcement Number: Kinshasa-2019-035RR
Hiring Agency: Embassy Kinshasa
Position Title: Contracting Specialist - Open to : All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period: 12/27/2019 - 01/10/2020 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Series/Grade: LE - 0810 10
Salary: Not Specified
Work Schedule: Full-time - Monday thru Friday (40 hours/week).
Promotion Potential: LE-10
Duty Location(s): 1 in Kinshasa, CG
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info: HR Section +243-972-616-179 [email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Competitive service
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
For USEFM - FP is 05 (steps 5 through 14). Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
All Mission Empoyees/ All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of 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 Kinshasa is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for position of Contracting Specialist in the Procurement Section.
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 (04 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
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Duties
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Performs contracting operations under the Procurement Supervisor and provides necessary guidance/advice on contracting matters and regulations to the Procurement Supervisor and Contracting Officer and procurement staff, as and when required. Develop solicitations for contracts; obtain necessary approvals from A/OPE, L/BA; arrange for pre-proposal and post contract award conferences, arrange for setting up technical evaluation panels; and assist the Contracting Officer in the award of contracts. Provide advice and assistance to Procurement Supervisor and Contracting Officers on contract negotiations and resolving contract disputes.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience dealing with acquisitions and contracting.
Education Requirements: University Bachelor Degree (Business, Economics or Finance) is required.
Evaluations: This is may be tested :
LANGUAGE: Level IV English and Level IV French
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proficient knowledge of MS Excel, Power Point and MS Word. Should be an expert on browsing through the Internet. Level III Typing where accuracy and speed is vital.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Embassy 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications and complete a mandatory probationary period for LE Staff.
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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), locally-resident EFMs and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Kinshasa 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.
Agency Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa 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 in LWOP **
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS in LWOP status with re-employment or reinstatement rights back to their agency or bureau.
What is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc? (https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-...)
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. The Mission may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
2. Current employees of the Mission who have not successfully completed their initial probationary periods are not eligible to apply. Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory or MBC score of 100 points or less, on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
3. Current employees of the Mission hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. This does not apply for employees on a PSA (Temp), or those are hired on a When Actually Employed (WAE) or intermittent work schedule.
4. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
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How to Apply
How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certification. To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit the documents listed below to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified. To apply for this position click the “Apply online” button under the ERA logo. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://cd/usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/job-opportunities
Required Documents:
• Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps: Applicants who are invited to take a language, skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa.
