Resource Coordination Coordinator at US Embassy

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • 000 USD / Year
  • Salary: 000

US Embassy

About
Announcement Number:
LUSAKA-2024-056
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Lusaka
Position Title:
Resource Coordination Coordinator (Resource Coordinator)
Open Period:
11/19/2024 – 12/10/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+2
Series/Grade:
LE – 6530 9
Salary:
ZMW ZK335,476.78 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time – • 40 Hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-9
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Lusaka, ZA
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
 HR Section
000-000-0000
[email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
This position is open to:
•  All Interested Applicants / All SourcesFor USEFM – FP grade is FP 5  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Resource Coordinating Coordinator in the Public Affairs office.
Supervisory Position:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional Travel

Occasional

Duties

The Resource Coordination Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (or PAO designee). Is the leading Public Diplomacy LE Staff responsible for the financial, program, human and property resources that support Public Diplomacy (PD) projects and programs countrywide. Oversees use of multiple and diverse funding streams, and ensures their compliance with all relevant USG regulations and Zambian laws. Manages grants, contracts, and acquisition and use of PD Section materials and equipment. Serves as primary liaison for the PD Section with Management Section and offices, and coordinates resources for constituent posts and American Spaces, and with regional PD bureaus. Exercises no supervisory responsibilities.

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

    • Background/Public Trust 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 6 WEEKS upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Organizational Management, Accounting, Public Administration, or related major is required.
Evaluations:
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.
Qualifications:
Experience:

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in a major organization in budget, accounting, business administration, financial management, organizational management, public administration, project management, or grants management work is required.

Language: 

FLUENT IN SPOKEN AND WRITTEN ENGLISH

Job Knowledge:

Detailed knowledge of PD management operations, to include financial management, human resources, procurement regulations, grants policies and procedures, travel, IT, ICASS cost-sharing policies and procedures, and other administrative procedures and regulations, is required. Knowledge of USG appropriation and allotment bookkeeping and accounting procedures is required. Thorough knowledge of PD and relevant DOS regulations and other guidance on all elements of resource coordination relevant to the PD Section administration and program activities is required. Detailed knowledge of USG grant regulations, Grants Policy Directives, public-private partnerships and fundraising guidelines, A/OPE guidance is required.

Skills And Abilities:

Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal cross-cultural communication skills. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be able to work effectively with Mission personnel and Zambian institutions on PD operations and resources, including on sensitive or contentious financial topics. Must be able to brief U.S. officers and visitors on appropriate uses of funding from multiple sources and other resource and funding issues governing Public Diplomacy.

To apply for this job please visit erajobs.state.gov.