Vacancy Announcement
Bujumbura, Burundi
Warehouseman – FP-CC/FSN-2
Vacancy Announcement : No. 2017-4
Opening Date : Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Closing Date : Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 12:00pm
Work Hours : Full-time ; 40 hours/week
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Incumbent cleans warehouses and storage areas. He/she is able to lift and carry heavy items. He/she loads/unloads items and furniture on/from trucks. Moves office and residential furniture. Dusts/wipes/polishes/wraps up furniture stored in warehouse and other appliances. Sets up all Embassy events. Keeps warehouse areas clean. Works under close supervision of the Non-Expendable Supply Supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : Completion of elementary school and secondary school are required. Driver’s license and forklift certificate required.
Work Experience : One year experience performing warehouse receiving and storage functions.
Language Proficiency : Level I English, Level II French, Level II Kirundi or Swahili are required.
Knowledge : Methods and procedures pertaining to receiving, processing, storing, and distribution of a variety of supplies, materials and equipment.
Skills and abilities : Effectively participate in a receiving, storage, and distribution operation. Perform moderate to heavy manual tasks. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Lift and carry heavy loads according to SHEM regulations. Cross-train to provide coverage during absences in any GSO Property Management section.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
The application form is available at http://burundi.usembassy.gov/employment-opportunities.html. Interested applicants for this position must submit the DS-174 application form and a current résumé or a curriculum vitae that provides additional information.