About
- Announcement Number:
- DaresSalaam-2024-011
- Hiring Agency:
- Embassy Dar Es Salaam
- Position Title:
- Supply Clerk (Internal Candidates Only)
- Open Period:
- 02/21/2024 – 03/06/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:
- GMT+3
- Series/Grade:
- LE – 0805 5
Recommended:
- Salary:
- TZS TSh21,317,834 /Per Year
- Work Schedule:
- Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK
- Promotion Potential:
- LE-5
- Duty Location(s):
- 1 Vacancy in
- Telework Eligible:
- No
- For More Info:
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HR Section
255-22-229 4148
usembdarhiring@groups.state.gov
Overview
- Hiring Path:
- • Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- Current Employees of the Mission – This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies
- 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 U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Supply Clerk in General Services Section.
- Supervisory Position:
- No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
- Travel Required:
- Occasional Travel
Occasional Travel
Duties
This position manages the delivery, issuance, storage, disposal, and inventory control of non-expendable supplies. The position is in the General Services Section and under the supervision of the Property Management Unit supervisor or designee.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Inventory Control (60%)
• Responsible for managing the non-expendable inventory and making transfers and adjustments, as needed.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate minimum and maximum levels of non-expendable stock based on reports generated in
Integrated Logistics Manament System (ILMS) Asset Management as well as post’s established policies, standards and practices.
• Conducts spot-checks of non-expendables on a routine basis to
ensure non-expendable items are in correct locations and quantities are
correct.
• Maintains accurate inventory non-expendables items in the ILMS
Asset Management module, and prepares DS-584 document transfers for
movements and disposals, as required.
• Notifies the non-expendables supervisor requests for
replenishment of FAP items needed to support post operations in ILMS
Ariba.
• Reports any damages or discrepancies in non-expendables in
residences and the warehouse, and takes photos for documentation
purposes.
• Alerts the Non-Expendables Supervisor and/or General Service Officer of suspected fraud or theft for proper handling.
• Responsible for routinely monitoring ILMS Expendables and
subsequently approving, denying or canceling supply requests (based on
the reasonableness of the request), making certain that all requests are
complete, appropriately authorized and gathering any omitted
information, if necessary.
• Occasionally required to serve as translator/interpreter.
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Record Keeping & Reporting (30%)
• Conducts and reports results for all non-expendables
inventories as required by 14 FAM and other guidance from the State
Department.
• Creates other non-expendables reports using ILMS Asset Module,
as requested and/or in order to maintain proper inventory controls.
• Maintains property condition codes, item descriptions, service
time and acquisition cost, and other data points in ILMS Asset
Management module as needed.
• Responsible for monitoring the ILMS Asset Management module and
Analytics portals in order to analyze available data regarding
inventory, aging assets, issuance frequency, etc. and propose actions to
the Non-Expendables Supervisor and/or General Service Officer regarding
issues and/or improvements for same.
• Conducts the inventory of residences, upon arrival and departure of occupants.
• Provides critical support in conducting the Annual Inventory of Office and Warehouse spaces.
• Works with Non-Expendables Supervisor to prepare and record in ILMS Asset Management non-expendable items for auction.
• Monitors the ILMS Asset Management module in order to propose
non-expendable items for disposal to the Non-Expendables Supervisor.
• Prepares in ILMS Asset Management Module all related forms and
proper documentation as it relates to the disposal function of
non-expendables.
• Updates ILMS Asset Management Module, as appropriate, after the disposal of non-expendable items.
Warehouse Operations (10%)
• Ensures that safety standards and procedures are followed when conducting physical inventories and spot checks.
• Plans and participates in pre-inventory preparation as it
pertains to non-expendables including drafting memos to customers
announcing the annual inventory counting process and completing all
transfers, adjustments, returns, items issues and item receiving.
• Incumbent is expected to pick up and deliver some property items and supplies, like welcome kits, as needed.
* Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.
Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in Office Management or storekeeping is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Job holder should have a general knowledge of local vendors and their procedures.
- Education Requirements:
- Completion of Secondary School (form IV) is required. Certificate in Storekeeping or Office Management is required.
- Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge)
Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level III (Good Working
Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Swahili is required. (This may be
tested)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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- Must be able to categorize and prioritize regular tasks, and special assignments accordingly (e.g., routine, priority, and emergency).
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- Must be able to ensure adequate assets recordkeeping at all times.
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- Must be able to make effective and ethical decisions in the event of discovering possible theft, waste, fraud or abuse.
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- Must have a valid, current Class D driver’s license and must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years.
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- Must be able to lift up to 50 lb (23 kg)
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.
DEIA Statement
The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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- Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
- The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- 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:
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:
- To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.
For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
- Required Documents:
- To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested
certificates and transcripts as verification of educational requirement
by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested
information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility,
may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
• Form Four Certificate
• Certificate in Storekeeping or Office Management
• Proof of Citizenship
• Driver’s License
• Work PermitEligible 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)
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- 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 Tanzania.
About
- Announcement Number:
- DaresSalaam-2024-012
- Hiring Agency:
- Embassy Dar Es Salaam
- Position Title:
- Public Health Specialist (Senior Implementation Science Advisor) (All Interested Candidates)
- Open Period:
- 02/21/2024 – 03/06/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:
- GMT+3
- Series/Grade:
- LE – 0550 11
- Salary:
- TZS TSh93,571,469 /Per Year
- Work Schedule:
- Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK
- Promotion Potential:
- LE-11
- Duty Location(s):
- 1 Vacancy in
- Telework Eligible:
- No
- For More Info:
-
HR Section
255-22-229 4148
usembdarhiring@groups.state.gov
Overview
- Hiring Path:
- • Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- 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 U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Specialist (Senior Implementation Science Advisor) at CDC.
- Supervisory Position:
- No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
- Travel Required:
- Occasional Travel
OCCASIONAL TRAVEL
Duties
The incumbent is responsible for a wide range of scientific activities that require subject matter expertise and high-level technical skills in a multitude of scientific investigation areas including implementation science, surveillance, research, monitoring, and evaluation. Under the direct supervision of the Epidemiology and Surveillance Team Lead in CDC Tanzania, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping CDC Tanzania’s science agenda, which includes the conceptualization, planning, and design of well-planed studies, investigations, evaluations, and assessments; management of large and complex data systems including survey datasets and patient databases/registries; analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data; and innovative visualization and dissemination of data for public health action in the HIV and HIV/TB response in Tanzania. The incumbent will provide technical and scientific oversight to an assigned number of CDC staff (approx. 20) and CDC implementing partners (at least 5 partner organization). The incumbent will continually review CDC-funded protocols and scientific products, provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders, perform preliminary analysis, use epidemiological skills to evaluate scientific products, write scientific information products (e.g., manuscripts, reports, and abstracts) and use strong oral and written communication skills, and serve as Acting Branch Chief for Science and Surveillance in the absence of the Branch Chief. On a day-to-day basis, the position will have responsibilities for developing and maintaining information systems for implementation science, surveillance, research, and evaluation projects within CDC Tanzania in close collaboration with diverse stakeholders including PEFPAR Tanzania, Government of Tanzania, and implementing partners. Beyond technical and scientific oversight of staff and projects, the incumbent will be tasked with strategic planning efforts to identify areas of need related to CDC’s scientific agenda and to help bridge the gap between research and public health practice. These roles will also involve recurring engagements in overseeing, developing and revising budgets for scientific activities across CDC Tanzania Branches and PEPFAR/USG agencies.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE:
At least five (5) years of experience in the development and implementation of large-scale implementation science projects, health research and program evaluations in resource limited settings is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Job holder is required to have detailed working knowledge of research methods and the collection, analysis and presentation of public health/epidemiologic data to plan, design, conduct and strengthen procedures implementation science, epidemiological surveillance, research, and evaluation. This includes knowledge of the principles, ethics, theories and practices of USG and internationally recognized standards for implementation science, epidemiologic surveillance, research, and evaluation including ethical issues related to collecting data from human subjects. Expert level knowledge required in advanced statistical methods such as multiple linear regression modeling, binary logistic regression modeling, mixed-effects regression modeling, time-series modeling, survival analysis, difference-in-differences analysis. Expert level knowledge required in cross-sectional and longitudinal study/evaluation designs; observational and experimental/quasi-experimental (e.g., A/B testing) study/evaluation designs. Good working knowledge of Tanzania’s health care system and structures including familiarity with Ministry of Health policies, program priorities and regulations including scientific issues relating to infectious diseases or health systems strengthening is required. Good knowledge of principles governing scientific integrity and research ethics, especially in the context of vulnerable population and collection of sensitive data at the individual level. Good knowledge of pedagogical principles for effective and efficient training approaches and capacity building among multidisciplinary staff.
- Education Requirements:
- Doctoral level qualification (PhD or DrPH) from an accredited university in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics is required. Or MD with Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science (MSc) in public health, epidemiology or biostatistics is required.
- Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluency – speaking/reading/writing,
including medical terminology) of English language is required. Level IV
(fluency – speaking/reading/writing, including medical terminology) of
Kiswahili language is required. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Advanced skills required in designing studies/evaluations, complex data analysis, data visualization, data interpretation, and mixed-method data analysis. Ability to synthesize and triangulate different sources of data and information is required. Strong analytical skills to readily understand and discuss new program design and implementation approaches are required. This includes the development of mixed methods evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reporting/dissemination. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and international working partners and to prepare substantive scientific information products including peer-reviewed manuscripts targeting scholarly journals, conference abstracts, and scientific reports from projects. Demonstrated ability to lead scientific publications and serve as a senior author in mentoring other junior or mid-level technical staff. Well-developed skills of facilitation and presentation and teaching skills are essential. Advanced skills required in the use of at least one of the more common statistical analysis software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, SPSS). Ability to train and mentor junior and mid-level staff in statistical analysis using survey data and routine program data.
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.
Diversity Equality and Inclusion Statement:
The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
- The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- 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:
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:
- To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.
For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
- Required Documents:
- To qualify based on education, you MUST submit
the requested degree and transcripts as verification of educational
requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide
requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify
eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
• PHD Certificate And Transcript
• Masters Degree Certificate And Transcript
• Medical Degree (MD) Certificate And Transcript
• Proof of Citizenship
• Work PermitEligible 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 Tanzania.
