Ethiopic Languages Librarian - LOC

Overview

Opening Period: 10/16/2023 – 10/31/2023

Series: FSN-5005

Salary/Grade: Position Grade: FSN-08; FP-6

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

(Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of the probationary period

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Ethiopic Languages Librarian.

Responsibilities

Serves as Ethiopic language librarian (acquisitions) in the Acquisitions Section of LOC-Nairobi. Processes books and other library materials in Amharic and related Ethiopic languages from Ethiopia and Eritrea. Creates initial bibliographic records for such materials and works with staff in the Monograph and Serials cataloging section providing language expertise to complete the cataloging of these materials. Documents invoices and receipts against materials and signs as receiving officer to authorize fiscal processing and approval for payments. May be assigned to perform similar tasks for books acquired from other countries and in other languages as may be required as a priority for processing.

Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of Ethiopic languages, particularly, Amharic, Omoro, Tigrinya, and related languages; basic understanding of the book publishing industry as pertains to Ethiopian and Eritrea in particular; familiarity with government and non -non-government institutions operating in these countries and how they are structured. Job holders must have knowledge of host country government procedures, as well as the region covered by the LOC-Nairobi Office.

Additional education

EDUCATION:

Two (2) years of college or university studies is required

LANGUAGE:

Level IV English (Fluent, Writing/Reading/Speaking) (This may be tested) is required.

Level I Swahili (Rudimentary verbal (speaking) is required.

Level IV Amharic (Fluent, Writing/Reading/Speaking) (This may be tested) is required.

Level III Other Ethiopic languages (Good working Knowledge, Writing/Reading/Speaking (This may be tested)) is required.

Experience

Additional experience

• Three years of experience in an appropriate professional environment that will include, the financial sector or translation is required

Additional skills

• Ability to organize work, place priorities, and manage time effectively.
• Computer software skills that include working with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.
• Keyboarding skills that require both speed and accuracy are required for manipulating and reporting acquisitions and financial data.
• The ability to manipulate large amounts of data is required to maintain the acquisitions and financial databases.
• Ability to participate in professional growth and development to enhance skills and knowledge base, especially those related to acquisitions management.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of staff and section heads when providing language expertise when needed.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (20kg).

Terms and conditions

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

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.

How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain a Local Security Certification.

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following for consideration: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

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

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• Two (2) years of college or university studies.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

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