Administrative Assistant/Grants Manager–FP-7/FSN -7
Vacancy Announcement : No. 2014-05
Opening Date : Immediately
Closing Date : April 4, 2014 at 12:00pm (noon)
Work Hours : Full-time ; 40 hours/week
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Incumbent serves as the primary assistant to the Public Affairs Officer on the management of public diplomacy resources, including the administration of public diplomacy grants. S/he provides administrative and logistical support for public diplomacy activities and is the Section’s primary liaison with the Embassy Management Section to ensure adequate support for public diplomacy activities.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : Completion of two years of post-secondary study in business administration, accounting, or business management is required.Prior Work Experience : Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in two or more phases of administrative management is required. Priority should be given to experience directly related to positions with financial or program/grants management responsibilities in a governmental or nongovernmental international organization. Language Proficiency : Level IV English (speaking and reading) and level IV French (speaking and reading) abilities are required. Post Entry Training : Training will be provided on grant management regulations and record keeping, E2 travel, the ARIBA procurement system, the ICASS program, and other programs as necessary. Required to take 40-hours Grant Office Representative Course.Job Knowledge : Knowledge of basic accounting, financial, and program management principles required.Skills and abilities : Word processing and spread sheet computer skills required. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously, are required. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines and changing priorities is also required.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities and the application form are available at http://burundi.usembassy.gov/employment-opportunities.html. Interested applicants for this position shouldsubmit the DS-174 application form and a current résumé or a curriculum vitae that provides additional information.