Human Resources Assistant (American Services)

Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2024-055

Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam

Open Period: 11/21/2024 - 12/05/2024

Salary: TZS TSh42,293,136 /Per Year

Duty Location: Dar Es Salaam, TZ

Overview

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seYour job description hereeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Human Resources Assistant (American Services) in the Human Resources Office.

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources.

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent (Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period)

Duties

• Responsible for all American personnel Human Resources activities at the Mission, including but not limited to: official messages for arriving/departing U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) staff; check-in/check-out processing; advising American employees on matters relating to career development and personnel regulations; following specific procedures for processing new USDH and family member positions, or removing existing USDH and family member positions; maintaining files for USDH and family member employees; managing recruitment program for numerous other hiring mechanism, including but not limited to family member appointments and season/intermittent work; provides general guidance and support for diplomatic accreditation (diplomatic visas and diplomatic ID processing).
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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• Security certificate
• Medical certificate

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of two (2) years of general college studies is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or administrative field is required.

Language:

Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of recruitment and employment procedures
• Knowledge of privacy restrictions as they relate to personal information
• Knowledge of local regulations related to visas and accreditation
• Knowledge about employment on the local economy
• Ability to learn new protocol and personnel regulations and procedures

Skills And Abilities:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, and Internet)
• The ability to learn new personnel systems and tools
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Organized, diligent, and able to work under pressure
• Good interpersonal relationships

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Hiring Preference Selection Process:

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights

Further details on hiring preferences are provided in the original job description.

How to Apply

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Required Documents: Proof of Citizenship, Work Permit (if applicable), University Degree, University Transcript. Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must also submit: Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent), Passport copy, DD-214 (if applicable), SF-50 (if applicable).

DEIA Statement

The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.