The incumbent serves as a Human Resources (HR) Assistant in the HR Section of the Management Office at post. Responsible for all American personnel programs at the Mission including but not limited to: Check-in/check-out processing; Travel Messages (TMs) for arriving/departing U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) staff; provides general guidance on accreditation (visas and diplomatic ID processing); advising American employees on matters relating to career development and personnel regulations; NSDD-38 procedures for new or existing USDH positions; maintaining files for American employees; managing recruitment program for Family Member Appointment (FMA), seasonal Hires, When Actually Employed (WAE), Rovers, etc.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- Minimum three years of experience in human resources or administrative field is required.
Education Requirements:
- Minimum education requirement: Completion of at least two years of general college studies.
Evaluations:
- This may be tested.
LANGUAGE: Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) of English Speaking/Reading/Writing required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Internet). Ability to understand and use complex mathematical formulas to prepare statistical and analytical reports on various elements of data analysis. Strong writing skills to produce and update complex reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence. Training, presentation, briefing, and negotiation skills are required. Must have excellent customer service and communication skills to manage in-person and telephone contacts. Must be organized, diligent and able to work under pressure. Good leadership and interpersonal skills are required.
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.
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Harare 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:
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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.
