U.S. Mission                      Nairobi

Announcement Number:  Nairobi-2024-045

Position Title:  Program Assistant – MCC (Fixed Term Position (Not to exceed 4 years)

Opening Period: 08/20/2024 – 09/03/2024

Series:              FSN - 4001    

Salary/Grade:   Position Grade: FP-7; FSN-7 (Kshs.  2,065,352 – 3,511,095 per year)

Who May Apply:   All Interested Applicants / All Sources

(Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)                                          

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: 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.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Program Assistant in the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) office.

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 receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Duties:

The Administrative and Program Assistant is the first Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) staff member at post: Coordinates among MCC Washington, Embassy/Consulate staff, and local public and private partners to set up a new MCC office at post.  Subsequently, under the supervision of the Resident Country Director (RCD), responsible for administrative and routine program functions related to MCC operations in country.

 Job Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of business principles, concepts, and methodology involved in administering document and data management systems and other aspects of an office environment is required. General knowledge of MCC’s mission and goals and knowledge of organization’s structure and operations; detailed knowledge of MCC and USG policies and procedures for travel and time and attendance, budgeting, ICASS, etc.

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in office management, administrative or secretarial support, or program management support is required.

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and complex office environment and to effectively take on and complete multiple tasks in a team environment. 
• Strong organizational skills, ability to organize files systemically and consistently.
• Ability to use software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Must have keyboard skills at intermediate level.
• The incumbent must also possess excellent research capabilities, willingness, ability, and effectiveness in working on a wide variety of projects.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and with staff from across multiple MCC groups.
• Ability to work independently and to assume new and increasingly challenging tasks.

How to Apply:  All candidates must be able to obtain a Local Security Certification.

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following for consideration: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• 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)
• High School Certificate
• Curriculum-vitae (CV)
• Completion of two years of college studies

 What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.