Recrutement de 01 Program Specialist- All Interested Applicants/All Sources (Program Specialist (INL))

Recrutement de 01 Program Specialist- All Interested Applicants/All Sources (Program Specialist (INL))
Niveau d'études: Bac + 3
Expérience: 7 ans
Expire le: 10-09-2022

Embassy Niamey
Niger
About

Announcement Number:Niamey-2022-021
Hiring Agency:Embassy Niamey
Position Title: Program Specialist- All Interested Applicants/All Sources (Program Specialist (INL))
Open Period: 08/10/2022 - 09/10/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1
Series/Grade: LE - 1550 10
Salary: XOF CFA18,973,952
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 Hours per Week.
Promotion Potential: LE-10
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Niamey, NG
Telework Eligible: No

Overview

Hiring Path: • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - The Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain: 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 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 his/her candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required

Duties
The incumbent is the sole Locally Employed Staff (LES) representing INL in Niger and will assist the Regional International Narcotics and Law Enforcement ( INL) Coordinator (based in Niamey), as well as the local INL Coordinator in the Political Section in Niamey, in carrying out the responsibilities of management of bilateral and regional program funds and activities. The incumbent is an integral part of the U.S. Mission's INL activities; s/he provides specialized technical assistance and management responsibilities for a portfolio of activities dealing generally with INL's law enforcement assistance programs. S/he is responsible for program analysis, building of contacts with Niger leaders in the criminal justice sector, writing analytical cables and preparation of standardized INL-required reporting. This position will also provide support for regional programs within the Trans-Saharan Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) as well as other INL funding and Embassy Niamey initiatives.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in handling program development, research, and analysis relating to governance or related fields. This could be with an international NGO, international organization, or development agency.

Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in law, criminology, public policy, international affairs, or related field.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Mandatory: Level IV(fluent) English and French level IV(fluent) are required; strong English writing capabilities. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional: Ability to develop, analyses and present complicated subjects in reporting and briefings. Must maintain an extensive range of high-level contacts with Government of Niger representatives and important political and civil society actors. Must provide and inform reporting on INL matters with detachment and objectivity, and effectively communicate with contacts and Embassy leadership, including the INL Coordinator in Niamey, Ambassador, DCM and other Embassy officials. Excellent interpersonal skills. 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 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:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.

How to Apply

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

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. You Must attach your Certificate of Work as proof of experience. And your diploma as proof of education, if you attended university outside of Niger or Local school (Institute) then you must attach equivalency delivered by University of Niamey under Other Documents F Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• 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.