Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Keny...

Responsibilities or duties

Force Protection Program Responsibilities (70%)

FPD Kenya is a regional entity covering the entire country and travel will be required to cover Force Protection (FP) responsibilities throughout Kenya to other international locations. FP responsibilities will include, but not be limited to personnel protection, investigative assistance, liaison, coordination, and arranging and attending meetings or conferences with very senior, high-level host nation officials (government, police, military, etc.) to include senior officials within the diplomatic community.

Additionally, incumbent will conduct security assessments, vetting of personnel working with or supporting U.S. DoD etc. Responsible for directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing a major segment of the FPD program wide including; TDY/In-Transit Forces Support, Liaison, Security Assessments and updates, Exercise and Training Support, Arming and Investigations Support.

Financial Duties (20%)

Responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the FPD budget – annual budget estimate of more than U.S $500K. Monitor spending and ensure FPD is on track to execute all fiscal year (FY) funds during each FY.

Information Systems Management (10%)

Responsible for operation of assigned computer systems and databases to include E-2, MyServices, ILMS, Ariba, and others as required. Reviews open-source media outlets as well as daily messages for any/all information pertinent to force protection related matters. Analyze information and discern which reports need to be shared with FPD Chief for further review/dissemination. . Incumbent will input relevant information in FPD databases. Maintain and update all other relevant databases as requested/required.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• security certificate; or Public Trust security clearance.

Education Requirements:

Two years college studies are required.

Experience needed

Five years administrative experience. Experience using spreadsheets with demonstrated basic accounting skills and experience analyzing information to identify job related content is required. Must have experience within U.S. Embassy and/or international organization or multinational organization.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

NOTE: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform duties as assigned by the FPD management.

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

• Personnel protection
• Investigative assistance
• Liaison
• Coordination
• Arranging and attending meetings or conferences with very senior, high-level host nation officials (government, police, military, etc.) to include senior officials within the diplomatic community.
• Conduct security assessments
• Vetting of personnel working with or supporting U.S. DoD etc.
• Directing, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing a major segment of the FPD program wide including; TDY/In-Transit Forces Support, Liaison, Security Assessments and updates, Exercise and Training Support, Arming and Investigations Support.
• Developing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the FPD budget
• Monitoring spending and ensuring FPD is on track to execute all fiscal year (FY) funds during each FY.
• Operation of assigned computer systems and databases to include E-2, MyServices, ILMS, Ariba, and others as required.
• Reviews open-source media outlets as well as daily messages for any/all information pertinent to force protection related matters.
• Analyze information and discern which reports need to be shared with FPD Chief for further review/dissemination.
• Input relevant information in FPD databases.
• Maintain and update all other relevant databases as requested/required.

• Spreadsheet proficiency
• Basic accounting skills
• Information analysis
• Computer systems operation (E-2, MyServices, ILMS, Ariba)
• Open-source media review
• Database management

• Two years college studies
• Five years administrative experience
• Experience using spreadsheets with demonstrated basic accounting skills
• Experience analyzing information to identify job related content
• Experience within U.S. Embassy and/or international organization or multinational organization
• Ability to obtain and hold a security certificate or Public Trust security clearance.