The U.S. Mission in West Africa – Accra, Ghana is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Administrative Assistant to be based –Togo. The Administrative Assistant serves as the principal administrative support person for the Office Chief and reports to him/her directly and/or his/her designee, operating independently to ensure that administrative functions are performed effectively, efficiently, and in a manner that promotes harmony and problem-solving, ensuring other Office staff members may be more effective.
The Administrative Assistant is the primary contact person responsible for Office customer service to internal and external partners and other stakeholders, including Mission staff, contractors and grantees and potential contractors and grantees, Implementing Partners (IPs), host-government officials, the Embassy, USAID/Washington, and other customers. In this capacity, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for coordinating information about the Office and making sure that information gets to customers on a timely basis and in a professional manner.
Education & Prior Work Experience:
Two or more years of post-secondary schooling in Secretarial Science or Business Administration, or other related field equivalent to a US junior college or community college diploma is required.. A minimum of three years of administrative or secretarial work experience, of which two years should be in related work with a U.S. Government Agency, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), other donor organizations, host-government organizations, or private-sector institutions is required.. Level IV (fluency) proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Proficiency of spoken and written French is also required. Proficiency may be tested.
MARKET VALUE CFA 9,053,456.00– CFA 14,032,859 equivalent to Foreign Service National (FSN) Grade-07 In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local Compensation Plan of US Embassy Lome. Final compensation will be negotiated within the market value.
Note: The US Mission does not accept faxed or paper applications for open positions. All interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements, must submit applications via email to acpersonnel@usaid.gov. All applicants must cite the position title and solicitation number within the subject line, and attach a cover letter, current resume with at least three references of direct supervisors within the last five months from applicant’s professional life, relevant certificates, and a two-page supplementary document addressing the evaluation factors. Attachments must include a signed Form AID 302-3 offeror information for PSC available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms/aid-309-2 and must be in a format compatible with Microsoft word 2003/2010 or pdf.
This position is open to Cooperative Country Nationals (an individual who is a citizen of Togo – or a non-Togolese citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence in Togo. All applicants must provide proof of eligible citizenship in their application. Non-Togolese citizens must attach copies of their permanent residency permit to their application to be eligible for consideration. No relocation expenses are provided to the job location, Lome, Togo. If transportation to Togo is required, it will be the employee’s responsibility. Failure to provide the stated requirements will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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This publication provides synopsis of solicitation. Please log on to the following websites for a complete position requirements, position elements and position description.
https://www.usaid.gov/careers/vacancy-announcements
https://tg.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
Closing date: Feb 9 — 2024
USAID/WA anticipates awarding one Personal Service Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.
