About the Embassy

Present Job Openings

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 14-09

(RE-ADVERTISEMENT of VA No. 40-08)

IMPORTANT:  Applicants who responded to Vacancy Announcement No.40-08 need not reapply as their applications will be considered

OPEN TO:               US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) Only -
                          All agencies

POSITION:           Consular Associate, FP-6* or FP-7*

OPENING DATE:    April 3, 2009

CLOSING DATE:    Open Continuous Until Filled
                          Cut-Off Dates:  April 30, May 31,
                          June 30, July 31, August 31,
                          September 30, October 31
                          and November 30, 2009

WORK HOURS:      Full Time, 40 hours/week

SALARY:              *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-6* (Full Performance Grade)
                            (Position Grade: FP-6 to be confirmed by Washington.)            

                            *Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-7* (Training Level Grade)
                           (Position Grade: FP-7 to be confirmed by Washington.)

   

NOTES:  

1. If no candidate meets the required qualifications of the FP-6 grade, they will be considered for the lower grade (FP-7) until they complete the experience for the full performance grade.

2. A temporary Consular Assistant position will also be advertised in case no candidate meets the Consular Course PC530 requirement. 

3. Applicant consideration will begin on the initial cut-off date.  Applications received after the first cut-off date will be considered if needed.  A final vacancy announcement will eventually be issued for this position, listing a final closing date.

The U.S. Embassy in Abidjan is seeking a USEFM for the position of Consular Associate in the Consular Section

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The incumbent serves as Consular Associate under the direction of the Chief of the Consular Section, supporting the activities of the Section Chief and one Vice Consul.  Responsible for performing routine American Citizens Services, and contributing to overall operation of production and anti-fraud units, including notarials and passport oaths, drafting Security Advisory Opinions, coordinating preparations for Consular crisis operations and special projects including outreach.  Performs other appropriate duties and projects as assigned.

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available at: http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/pds.html

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

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CONSULAR ASSOCIATE, FP-6*
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1. A high school diploma is required.

2. One year of consular work experience within the last five years is required.

3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

4. Successful prior completion of the 31-day Consular Course PC530 is required.

5. Possession of interim or full Secret security clearance is required.

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CONSULAR ASSOCIATE, FP-7*
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1. A high school diploma is required.

2. No prior consular work experience within the last five years is required.

3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

4. Successful prior completion of the 31-day Consular Course PC530 is required.

5. Possession of interim or full Secret security clearance is required.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S Veterans are given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

 

The Consular Associate position is open to US Citizen Eligible Family Members only.

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
All applications will be screened initially by the Human Resources Officer to determine whether applicant is eligible to apply for the position and meets the qualification requirements for consideration. Only those applicants determined to be eligible and qualified will be referred to the Family Member Employment Committee.  The Committee will then establish a rank-order list of best-qualified candidates to refer to the supervisor for final approval.

 

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:
1.  Application for Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or

2.  A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus

3.  Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

4.  All applicants must submit a cover letter with application outlining interest in the position and summarizing education and experience as related to the minimum qualifications in the vacancy announcement.  Please note that this cover letter is a part of the total application package and its content and presentation will be taken into consideration in the application process.  Any individual whether or not already employed by the Mission, may apply under this announcement.  Employees are to be given every opportunity for advancement and may not be excluded from consideration on the basis of their current employment status.

5.  Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the minimum requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

The Human Resources Office
American Embassy, Abidjan
01 B.P. 1712 Abidjan 01
Cote d’Ivoire
Tel: (225) 22-49-40-00
Fax: (225) 22-49-41-02   or via email to: AbidjanHR@state.gov

You may find this announcement and other job opportunities at the following link:
http://abidjan.usembassy.gov/present_job_openings.html

DEFINITIONS

1. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:

• U.S. Citizen; and,
  
• Spouse or unmarried child at least 18 years old; and,
  
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
  

1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
   
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
   

2. EFM:  An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following ways:

• Spouse;
  
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support.  The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
  
• Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
  
• Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of self-support.
  

3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a  direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.  An MOH is:

• Not an EFM; and,
  
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
  
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household.
  

A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member.  A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:

• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
  
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
  
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
  
• Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN). 
  

NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:

• Is locally resident; and,
  
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
  
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws. 
  

All OR employees, including US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

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CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  Open Continuous until filled;
cut-off dates are April 30, May 31, June 30, July 31, August 31, September 30,
October 31 and November 30, 2009

The US Mission in Abidjan 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.