Background

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 Kenyan democracy, improving health and education, and bolstering security cooperation.

Duties

The incumbent of the position is the assistant to the U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) Portfolio. Duties include: administering and assisting with the yearly EER and eAwards processes. Supports the American HR Portfolio, supporting 31 U.S. government agencies and offices, over 1,500 Chief of Mission personnel, and close to $1 billion in resources. The incumbent works collaboratively with two Human Resources Assistants, Human Resources Clerk and one Human Resources Assistant (American Services Team Lead) on the American Portfolio. The incumbent is supervised by the Human Resources Officer with oversight of the American Portfolio. Position requires Secret Security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of administrative office work experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Must have a good knowledge of Mission, Bureau and Post Employment Policies.

Must have good knowledge of OPM rules and Employment Benefits such as FEHB, FEGLI, TSP.

Must have working knowledge of EEO laws.

Education Requirements:

A High School Diploma is required.

• Administering and assisting with the yearly EER and eAwards processes
• Supports the American HR Portfolio, supporting 31 U.S. government agencies and offices, over 1,500 Chief of Mission personnel, and close to $1 billion in resources
• Works collaboratively with two Human Resources Assistants, Human Resources Clerk and one Human Resources Assistant (American Services Team Lead) on the American Portfolio

• Good knowledge of Mission, Bureau and Post Employment Policies
• Good knowledge of OPM rules and Employment Benefits such as FEHB, FEGLI, TSP
• Working knowledge of EEO laws

• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative office work experience is required
• A High School Diploma is required
• Position requires Secret Security clearance