L’Ambassade des États-Unis à Dakar recrute un Chargé de l’approvisionnement, Dakar, Sénégal
Duties
Major Duties:
The incumbent serves as a full-time Procurement Agent in the U.S. Embassy Dakar and performs independently a wide range of pre-and post-award procurement functions to meet Mission acquisition needs. S/he is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of offshore and local procurements within the contracting authority of the Contracting Officer for the provision of the physical resources, goods, and services necessary in direct support of Mission operations, as well as support assistance to other agencies and Missions in the region for procurement of goods and services. Provides logistic support to other Embassies and a variety of agencies at post in accordance with established Mission policy and assurance of compliance with Mission regulations and Senegalese law. This includes commodity procurement planning, accountability, insurance/delivery, end-use verifications, claims for loss or shortage, contract reporting and close out. The incumbent’s annual procurement pipeline amounts to over one millions USD and includes big value contracts that each total tens of thousands of USD in support of vital Mission needs such as: vehicle purchases, extended lodging for TDY staff and PCS staff assigned to temporary quarters, fuel purchases for the Mission vehicle and emergency generator fuel reserves, replacement parts for the Embassy’s electrical, plumbing and HVAC infrastructure, IT equipment, residential make ready contracts, and training to local authorities in support of Mission operations.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in the procurement or related fields.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Administration or Logistics is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
English Level 3 (Good working knowledge, written, spoken) required. French Level 4 (Fluent, written, spoken) required and including the ability to translate. (This will be tested.)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have good negotiating skills and ability to inspire confidence. Must be able to tactfully obtain information formally and informally. Proficiency in Microsoft suite and ability to learn ILMS, eService and systems. Key board skills where speed and accuracy are essential. Must be able to work in a high pressure environment and provide excellent customer service.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass security certification.
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.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:Agency 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:
Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
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: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public trust clearance.
Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:
- Follow this link to the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Website at https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sen/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms. Click on the Announcement Number DAKAR-2023-010 Procurement Agent. Click on “Apply to this Vacancy” in the upper left section of the announcement. Create an account or log in as necessary, and complete the application.
- Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.) into the ERA system.
- Review and submit the application.
Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Degree (not transcript)
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- High school diploma
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.
