- The job holder must be familiar with host-country traffic laws, regulations, and rules. Must have some knowledge of USG travel regulations and procedures and the use of official vehicles. Must have knowledge of the road network in the country including the safety of the capital city and the countryside. Thorough knowledge of key principles of administrative and office support services. Must have good knowledge of administrative policies, procedures, and structure of the Government of Malawi as well as the business operating environment.
- Education Requirements:
- Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma
- Evaluations:
- Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.LANGUAGE: Mandatory: Copy from Section 15(d) of PD. List each language separately. Post must not list the language level number (i.e. I, II, III, IV) but only list the term associated to the level (i.e. Basic, Good Working Knowledge).
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional: This is not required, but if used, derive from Section 15(f) of PD. These must be specific and clearly worded. The information added here will be used to qualify the applicants during the recruitment process.
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 (insert post and/or country name) 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:
- 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.




