The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait is seeking an individual for the position of
an Administrative Clerk in the Regional Technical Office.
CLOSING DATE: October 1, 2012
WORKING HOURS: FULL-TIME; 40 hours per week
SALARY: Full performance level:
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):
US$ 30,684 p.a. (Starting Salary); Position Grade: FP-8
(** Final grade/salary to be determined by HR/OE – NEA/EX/HRD)
Ordinarily Resident (OR): KD 7,073 p.a. (Starting Salary) Position Grade: FSN-06
* Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
The incumbent of this position serves as the Regional Technical Office’s Administrative Assistant, Procurement Agent, Chauffeur, and Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator.
Duties include:
- Fulfill local procurement request in accordance with Government procedures and local market practices to include local market purchases and coordinating with post procurement section.
- Serves as RTO Chauffeur using GOV to transport RTO personnel on official business to and from designated locations.
- Responsible for routine maintenance, fueling, and general repair of the RTO vehicle fleet.
- Provides general administrative support assistance by working with post shipping and transportation, procurement and motor pool sections to ensure RTO requirements are fulfilled.
- Serves as an English/Arabic interpreter.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. Completion of High school education.
2. Two years of administrative and procurement experience related work.
3. Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Arabic. Language skills will be tested
4. Good working knowledge of Embassy sections and associated procurement/administrative regulations, instructions and procedures.
5. Knowledge of basic accounting procedures to maintain an accurate expense account report.
6. Must possess strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills in order to execute all job
functions with little or no supervision.
7. Possession of a valid Kuwaiti drivers’ license.
8. Skill in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel applications.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered.
1. 1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174) which is available on the Embassy’s site:
2. http://kuwait.usembassy.gov and/or
1. 2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the
2. DS-174 (specifically section 1-24 of the DS-174)
4. 3. Copy of the high school certificate/university degree (per the requirement of the position).
5. 4. Copy of the Civil ID or passport copy including the residence permit page.
6. 5. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of the form DD-214.
SUBMIT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO:
Human Resources Office
American Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Apply Online
CLOSING DATE: October 1, 2012
WORKING HOURS: FULL-TIME; 40 hours per week
SALARY: Full performance level:
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):
US$ 30,684 p.a. (Starting Salary); Position Grade: FP-8
(** Final grade/salary to be determined by HR/OE – NEA/EX/HRD)
Ordinarily Resident (OR): KD 7,073 p.a. (Starting Salary) Position Grade: FSN-06
* Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
The incumbent of this position serves as the Regional Technical Office’s Administrative Assistant, Procurement Agent, Chauffeur, and Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator.
Duties include:
- Fulfill local procurement request in accordance with Government procedures and local market practices to include local market purchases and coordinating with post procurement section.
- Serves as RTO Chauffeur using GOV to transport RTO personnel on official business to and from designated locations.
- Responsible for routine maintenance, fueling, and general repair of the RTO vehicle fleet.
- Provides general administrative support assistance by working with post shipping and transportation, procurement and motor pool sections to ensure RTO requirements are fulfilled.
- Serves as an English/Arabic interpreter.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. Completion of High school education.
2. Two years of administrative and procurement experience related work.
3. Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Arabic. Language skills will be tested
4. Good working knowledge of Embassy sections and associated procurement/administrative regulations, instructions and procedures.
5. Knowledge of basic accounting procedures to maintain an accurate expense account report.
6. Must possess strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills in order to execute all job
functions with little or no supervision.
7. Possession of a valid Kuwaiti drivers’ license.
8. Skill in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel applications.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered.
1. 1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174) which is available on the Embassy’s site:
2. http://kuwait.usembassy.gov and/or
1. 2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the
2. DS-174 (specifically section 1-24 of the DS-174)
4. 3. Copy of the high school certificate/university degree (per the requirement of the position).
5. 4. Copy of the Civil ID or passport copy including the residence permit page.
6. 5. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of the form DD-214.
SUBMIT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO:
Human Resources Office
American Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Apply Online
