Job Description
| Hiring Agency: | Embassy Khartoum |
| Announcement Number: | Khartoum-2022-008 |
| Position Title: | Visa Assistant (Unit Supervisor) |
| Open Period: | 02/10/2022 – 02/24/2022 |
| Series/Grade: | LE – 1415 9 |
| Salary: | USD $24,653 |
| Work Schedule: | Full-time |
| Promotion Potential: | LE-9 |
Duty Location(s):
in
Khartoum, SU
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
- HR Section
- 0187022000
- [email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:
- Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (8 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
Duties
Incumbent is the senior Local Employee Staff in the Visa Unit managing the Unit’s LE Staff, performing operational duties as needed. The Unit includes Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV), Immigrant Visa (IV), refugee/asylee follow-to join visa (V92/V93), and other special visa types. Incumbent supervises Local Employee Staff: Manages the training and development of junior Local Employee Staff, advises, recommends approval of leave, and evaluates staff performance. Keeps track of consular outreach publications and oversees maintenance and updates of the Embassy’s visa web page. Incumbent processes NIV and IV of unique complexities, requiring legal and operational knowledge, participates in, and represents the Consular Section at, mission-wide meetings and events.Back to top
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in work involving the application of complex regulatory material (such as in consular, migration, immigration, or refugee work) along with extensive public contact is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures found in the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) and other special department instructions. A thorough knowledge of local laws and practices.Education Requirements:
University, College studies is required.Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
English: Level IV (Fluent, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)
Arabic: Level IV (Fluent, speaking, reading and writing) is required. (This may be tested)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: T
- Ability to supervise, train, and counsel Local Employee Staff subordinates in the Visa Unit.
- Ability to manage, plan, and organize the work of LE Staff in the Visa Unit.
- Ability to complete the full range of operational Local Employee Staff activities in the Visa Unit.
- Ability to exercise good time management to complete task timely and under pressure.
- Ability to exercise initiative in identifying problems or issues, and develop and implement solutions to them.
- Ability to exercise tact and good judgment in dealing with the public.
- Skill in analyzing problems, using good judgment in evaluating evidence and applying complex regulatory material correctly.
- Ability to identify and develop potential government contacts when requested.
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.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
COVID-19 Requirements for Eligible Family Members
As required by Executive Order 14043, Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Temporary Appointment (TEMP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a medical or religious accommodation.
Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Personal Services Agreement and compensated under the USG pay plan will be required to attest to their vaccination status using the Vaccine Attestation Form. If you are not fully vaccinated or decline to provide this information, you will be required to demonstrate proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of entry to a Mission facility and comply with enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.
COVID-19 Requirements for Local Candidates
Candidates who will be employed on either a Personal Services Agreement or a direct hire appointment and compensated under the Mission’s Local Compensation Plan will be required to follow all Mission COVID-19 policies applicable to Locally Employed Staff. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.
How to Apply
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a [enter clearance level here] clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
- University Degree
- Other Document (Experience certificates)
- Other Document 2 (Experience certificates)
- Proof of Citizenship
- Passport
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name).
