Employer:U.S. Embassy
Location:Kabul Afghanistan
Closing Date: 30 Jun 2015 Work Type: Full Time
Probation Period: 3 Months
Security Cooperation Program Assistant (FSN-07) Trainee Level (FSN-06) (1042 Views)
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as assistant to the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) Security Assistance Office-Afghanistan (SAO) Security Cooperation Program Manager for the administration of all US Invitational Military Training Programs, to include International Military Education and Training (IMET), Afghanistan Security Force Funds (ASFF), Counter-Terrorism Fellowship Program (CTFP), and Counter-Narco-Trafficking (CNT)-funded training. Coordinates training requirements, passport/visa issues, travel, financial and vetting procedures for all Afghans departing for training. Plans, coordinates, and facilitates the execution of all invitational training in support of security assistance programs, to include International Military Education and Training (IMET), Foreign Military Sales (FMS)/Financing (FMF)/Afghan Security Force Fund (ASFF), Counter-Terrorism Fellowship Program (CTFP), Counter-Narco-Trafficking (CNT), and others as required. He/she acts as the primary liaison between the SAO and the Afghan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF). He/she will assist the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) to ensure that all programs are executed in accordance with laws, policies and procedures. Maintains and improves relationships with key senior officials in the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Office of the National Security Council, National Security Directorate, and Parliament.
Skills
Abilities and Skills: Ability to prioritize and accomplish assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision. Must be able to create translations and/or interpret with minimal supervision. Incumbent must have intermediate computer and word processing skills. Incumbent must be competent with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and must be able to work with on-line databases. Computer skills are essential, especially Microsoft Office. A valid driver’s license is required. Must possess a valid passport and be able to obtain visas for travel to US and to Western Europe. Ability to prioritize and accomplish assigned tasks with minimum direction from supervisors is required. Must be able to resolve problems with diplomacy and tact. Ability to plan, manage time and successfully react to deadlines and changing priorities is required. Ability to work cooperatively across cultural, ethnic, gender and national barriers is required. Excellent communications skills are required. Must be able to deal effectively and professionally at all levels with US and host nation officials.
Qualifications
VA 15-080 – Full Performance Level:
Education: Minimum of two years of full time post-secondary study at a college or university.
Experience: Three years of experience in Administration, Logistics or Contracting with the host nation or American government.
VA 15-080 –Trainee Level:
Education: Minimum of two years of full time post-secondary study at a college or university.
Experience: Two years of experience in Administration, Logistics or Contracting with the host nation or American government.
The position has been approved for substitution; applicant is required to complete high school studies with minimum five years of experience.
Language: English - Level III of Dari, Pashto, and English are required.
Knowledge: Incumbent must understand the general mission of a Security Cooperation Office (SCO). Incumbent should possess an understanding of military matters, political/international affairs, and national security issues. He/she must eventually master SCO standard operating procedures, USCENTCOM security cooperation and assistance regulations, Defense Department and US Embassy financial management regulations, including, but not limited to: SAMM, the JTR (Joint Travel regulations) and the JFTR (Joint Federal Travel Regulations) for military and civilians. Basic knowledge of military organizations, operations, and budgeting is required. Intermediate knowledge of military/technical terms is required. Intermediate computer skills and intermediate knowledge of email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, publication and presentation software packages such as Windows, Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required. In addition to language proficiency, the incumbent must be familiar with correspondence formats, military protocol, and terminology in order to provide accurate translations and prepare correspondence in a timely manner.
Education:
Diploma, General
How To Apply:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff (DS-174). Candidates may also send a current resume or curriculum vitae in addition to the Form DS-174, but in all cases, the DS-174 must be submitted in order for the candidate to receive consideration for this vacancy. The DS-174 form is available on the U.S. Embassy website http://kabul.usembassy.gov
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy, Kabul.
Subject line must be: (Security Cooperation Program Assistant VA 15-080) or your application may not be considered.
Closing Date For This Position: (June 30, 2015)
Submission Email
Applications should be submitted through e-mail to this address: kabuljobs@state.gov
Location:Kabul Afghanistan
Closing Date: 30 Jun 2015 Work Type: Full Time
Probation Period: 3 Months
Security Cooperation Program Assistant (FSN-07) Trainee Level (FSN-06) (1042 Views)
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as assistant to the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) Security Assistance Office-Afghanistan (SAO) Security Cooperation Program Manager for the administration of all US Invitational Military Training Programs, to include International Military Education and Training (IMET), Afghanistan Security Force Funds (ASFF), Counter-Terrorism Fellowship Program (CTFP), and Counter-Narco-Trafficking (CNT)-funded training. Coordinates training requirements, passport/visa issues, travel, financial and vetting procedures for all Afghans departing for training. Plans, coordinates, and facilitates the execution of all invitational training in support of security assistance programs, to include International Military Education and Training (IMET), Foreign Military Sales (FMS)/Financing (FMF)/Afghan Security Force Fund (ASFF), Counter-Terrorism Fellowship Program (CTFP), Counter-Narco-Trafficking (CNT), and others as required. He/she acts as the primary liaison between the SAO and the Afghan National Defense Security Forces (ANDSF). He/she will assist the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) to ensure that all programs are executed in accordance with laws, policies and procedures. Maintains and improves relationships with key senior officials in the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Office of the National Security Council, National Security Directorate, and Parliament.
Skills
Abilities and Skills: Ability to prioritize and accomplish assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision. Must be able to create translations and/or interpret with minimal supervision. Incumbent must have intermediate computer and word processing skills. Incumbent must be competent with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and must be able to work with on-line databases. Computer skills are essential, especially Microsoft Office. A valid driver’s license is required. Must possess a valid passport and be able to obtain visas for travel to US and to Western Europe. Ability to prioritize and accomplish assigned tasks with minimum direction from supervisors is required. Must be able to resolve problems with diplomacy and tact. Ability to plan, manage time and successfully react to deadlines and changing priorities is required. Ability to work cooperatively across cultural, ethnic, gender and national barriers is required. Excellent communications skills are required. Must be able to deal effectively and professionally at all levels with US and host nation officials.
Qualifications
VA 15-080 – Full Performance Level:
Education: Minimum of two years of full time post-secondary study at a college or university.
Experience: Three years of experience in Administration, Logistics or Contracting with the host nation or American government.
VA 15-080 –Trainee Level:
Education: Minimum of two years of full time post-secondary study at a college or university.
Experience: Two years of experience in Administration, Logistics or Contracting with the host nation or American government.
The position has been approved for substitution; applicant is required to complete high school studies with minimum five years of experience.
Language: English - Level III of Dari, Pashto, and English are required.
Knowledge: Incumbent must understand the general mission of a Security Cooperation Office (SCO). Incumbent should possess an understanding of military matters, political/international affairs, and national security issues. He/she must eventually master SCO standard operating procedures, USCENTCOM security cooperation and assistance regulations, Defense Department and US Embassy financial management regulations, including, but not limited to: SAMM, the JTR (Joint Travel regulations) and the JFTR (Joint Federal Travel Regulations) for military and civilians. Basic knowledge of military organizations, operations, and budgeting is required. Intermediate knowledge of military/technical terms is required. Intermediate computer skills and intermediate knowledge of email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, publication and presentation software packages such as Windows, Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook are required. In addition to language proficiency, the incumbent must be familiar with correspondence formats, military protocol, and terminology in order to provide accurate translations and prepare correspondence in a timely manner.
Education:
Diploma, General
How To Apply:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff (DS-174). Candidates may also send a current resume or curriculum vitae in addition to the Form DS-174, but in all cases, the DS-174 must be submitted in order for the candidate to receive consideration for this vacancy. The DS-174 form is available on the U.S. Embassy website http://kabul.usembassy.gov
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy, Kabul.
Subject line must be: (Security Cooperation Program Assistant VA 15-080) or your application may not be considered.
Closing Date For This Position: (June 30, 2015)
Submission Email
Applications should be submitted through e-mail to this address: kabuljobs@state.gov