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

• Escorts couriers and pouches between the aircraft and embassy. Maintains good rapport with airline security authorities and obtains their assistance, if needed, in order to maintain uninterrupted courier operations through Nairobi when security circumstances change. When acting as an expediter assists in reformulating flight plans and booking tickets when regularly scheduled courier trips are disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. When required, pays for the transport of diplomatic pouches and is familiar with cargo capacity of different aircraft. Is responsible for the regular maintenance of NRDCH vehicles.
• Obtains necessary customs clearances for diplomatic cargo arriving at Nairobi International Airport.
• When crossing international borders is expected to have the correct paperwork including the vehicle paperwork and personal passport in order.

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

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• All candidates must hold a valid Kenyan Driver's License
• All candidates must hold a valid Passport

Education Requirements:

• High School Education is required.

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 other duties as assigned by the agency."

• Escorts couriers and pouches between the aircraft and embassy. Maintains good rapport with airline security authorities and obtains their assistance, if needed, in order to maintain uninterrupted courier operations through Nairobi when security circumstances change. When acting as an expediter assists in reformulating flight plans and booking tickets when regularly scheduled courier trips are disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. When required, pays for the transport of diplomatic pouches and is familiar with cargo capacity of different aircraft. Is responsible for the regular maintenance of NRDCH vehicles.
• Obtains necessary customs clearances for diplomatic cargo arriving at Nairobi International Airport.
• When crossing international borders is expected to have the correct paperwork including the vehicle paperwork and personal passport in order.

• Valid Kenyan Driver's License
• Valid Passport
• Familiarity with cargo capacity of different aircraft
• Knowledge of customs clearance procedures
• Ability to maintain good rapport with airline security authorities
• Ability to reformulate flight plans and book tickets
• Ability to manage vehicle maintenance

• High School Education
• Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical exam
• Valid Kenyan Driver's License
• Valid Passport