Recrutement de 01 Human Resources Management Specialist

Announcement Number: Niamey-2020-010T-Training
Hiring Agency: Embassy Niamey
Position Title: Human Resources Management Specialist-All Interested Candidates/All Sources
Open Period: 04/03/2020
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Series/Grade: LE - 0305 8
Salary: XOF CFA12,694,131
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 Hours per Week
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Niamey, NG
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info: HR Section 20722661
[email protected]

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.
• All Interested Applicants / 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 work schedule for this position is: Full Time 40 of 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
The Human Resources Specialist is the senior position in the Human Resources Office at the U.S. Embassy in Niamey. Jobholder reports directly to the Regional Human Resources Officer at post and has overall responsibility for a wide range of complex HR functions for Embassy Niamey. This includes day-to-day responsibility for the full range of HR activities for Locally Employed Staff and overseeing Eligible Family Member employment as well as overall management of pay and leave reporting for both U.S. and LE Staff. The HR Office is a service provider for HR services to State, USAID, Department of Defense, MCC, Department of Justice and the Marines. The current staffing level of the Mission is (640 LE Staff & 60+ American Personnel). Jobholder directly supervises 5 employees (2 HR Assistants, 2 HR Clerks and 1 Payroll Technician).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management is required with the U.S. Government, international non-government organization and/or diplomatic mission is required. At least two years of previous supervisory experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: In-depth knowledge of the State Department and associated agencies personnel manuals and regulations (3 FAM, 3 FAH-2, Personnel Administration Handbook, Local Employee Handbook, Local Compensation Plan, etc.). Thorough knowledge of local labor and social security laws, as well as prevailing practices and customs as they apply to compensation, retirement and other phases of personnel management. Also, must be knowledgeable of EEO laws and regulations.

Education Requirements:
Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma

College (2 years) or Post-Secondary School

Evaluations:
Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.

LANGUAGE: English: Fluent (Speaking/Reading/Writing) this may tested.

French: Fluent (Speaking/Reading/Writing) this may tested.

Hausa and/or Zarma : Fluent (Speaking).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess strong supervisory skills, high degree of initiative, able to work independently and have the ability to multitask and prioritize. Must be analytical and able to prepare various types of personnel reports and surveys. Incumbent must also be strategic in developing new proposals to meet the emerging needs of the Mission, especially succession planning. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and serve as an effective liaison with host government officials (Labor, Social Security Insurance, etc.), comparators and other professional contacts. Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess effective conflict resolution and decision-making skills. Ability to respect and maintain impartiality and client confidentiality. Must promote diversity within the workforce. Must be able to interpret regulations and policies. Must be able to translate documents from English to French and vice versa and act as interpreter as necessary/required. Must possess strong computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.

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 Niamey, Niger 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:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

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.

** 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.

Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement

You Must also submit WORK Certificates under “Other Documents” as proof of work experience.

. If you fail to provide 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

Degree (not transcript)

Certificate or License

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 or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

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 Niamey, Niger.