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About

Announcement Number:
DAKAR-2020-022
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Dakar
Position Title:
Supervisory Financial Specialist (All Interested Applicants)
Open Period:
06/19/2020 - 07/03/2020 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT
Series/Grade:
LE - 0450 10
Salary:
XOF CFA25,007,886 - XOF CFA25,007,886 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-10
Duty Location(s):
1
in
Dakar, SG
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
33-879-4000
DakarRecruitment@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FS is 05. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Permanent
Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Dakar/ Senegal is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Supervisory Financial Specialist.


 

Supervisory Position:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
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Duties

This position is located in the Budget and Accounting Section of the Financial Management Center (FMC), U.S. Embassy Dakar, supervising four financial management analysts and reporting to the Senior Financial Specialist. The incumbent is responsible for budget preparation, budget execution reporting, financial planning, analysis, and accounting control for serviced agencies. The volume, quality, and timeliness of the incumbent's work must confirm to accepted professional accounting standards and meet ICASS service standards.


                                                                                       

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Five years of experience in accounting, finance, or budget is required.


 

Education Requirements:

University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Accounting, Finance program is required.


 

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English Level IV (fluency, reading/speaking /writing) is required. French Level IV (fluency, reading/speaking /writing) is required. (This may be tested.)


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


Computer skills including strong Microsoft Excel skills and intermediate Word skills. Analytic skills and ability to apply rules and guidelines to specific information.


 


 

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Dakar, Senegal may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.


For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.


The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.


HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:



  1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

  2. AEFM / USEFM

  3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **


* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 


** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.


For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

To apply, click on the "Apply to This Vacancy" tab at the top of the announcement, Create an account, Select the Announcement Number DAKAR-2020-022 Supervisory Financial Specialist and Complete the online application.


 

Required Documents:

Required Documents:  Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:


 


Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification/Equivalent (if applicable)


Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)


University degree


DD-214 - Member Copy 4, letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)


SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 


For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Dakar/ Senegal.

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