About
Announcement Number:
LOME-2021-002
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Lome
Position Title:
Shipment Assistant (Shipment Supervisor) ((All Interested / All Sources)
Open Period:
06/03/2021 – 06/17/2021Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT
Series/Grade:
LE – 0905 7
Salary:
XOF CFA9,053,456 – XOF CFA9,053,456
Work Schedule:
Full-time –
Promotion Potential:
LE-7
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in
Lome, TO
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000
HROLome@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
- Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
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 read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Togo : l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie recrute pour ces postes
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Lome, Togo is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Shipment Assistant (Shipment Supervisor).
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (number of hours per week – e.g. 40 hours per week).
Supervisory Position:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
Duties
Basic Function of the Position – Under the supervision of the General Services specialist, the job holder is responsible for, handling all customs and shipping operations for Embassy and Peace Corps. The incumbent is the primary contact on all shipping and customs details and provides coordination between GSO, Local Customs, Transportation Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Tax office. The position holder plans the move in ILMS and provides shipments updates to the staff. Supervises two (2) Shipping and Customs Assistants.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Three years of work experience in transportation, shipping and customs are required.
Education Requirements:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. This may be tested. Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing French is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Job holder must possess strong interpersonal skills for direct and frequent dealing with Americans, customs personnel to facilitate the rapid clearance of shipments as well as establish and maintain an effective network among shipping companies.
Must respond tactfully to customers, vendors, and agents. Must possess basic computer skills (word processing, database and excel spreadsheets).
Incumbent must have a valid category « B » driver’s license for at least five years.
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.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
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 Togo 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. 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
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.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a local security certification.
All applicants must apply through the Mission website.
Required Documents:
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
- Proof of Togolese Citizenship (i.e. Togolese National Identification Card, attestation d’identite, or Passport) (if applicable)
- Residency and Work Permit (if applicable)
- College or university transcripts (required)
- List of references
- Driver’s license
For EFMs, in addition to the above:
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (if applicable)
- 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 Togo.
