Program Assistant (SPEAR)

Overview

U.S. Mission: Nairobi

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2023-057

Position Title:Program Assistant (SPEAR)

Opening Period: 8/10/2023 – 8/24/2023

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Program Assistant (SPEAR).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates & reviews administrative, training, and logistical support between the Embassy/Consulate and Host Nation for the Special Program for Embassy Augmentation and Response (SPEAR).
• Develops, maintains and enhances liaisons with training partners in the Host Nation Government with embassies of other nations, organizations and partners who share similar security concerns.

Additional education

• Minimum of two (2) years of post-secondary education is required.

• Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in speaking/reading/writing English is required. (This may be tested). Level IV proficiency in Kiswahili (Fluent, Speaking/Reading/Writing, may include the ability to translate) is required.

Experience

Additional experience

• Minimum 5 years combination of experience with training, leading a military or police unit with minimal supervision, and/or coordination with law enforcement, military, judicial, or international organizations, national police, gendarmerie, security contractors, or other military entities as well as administration, logistics, personnel management, and project implementation is required.

Additional skills

Job Knowledge:

• Familiarity with Host Nation and civilian security and law enforcement organizations, basic security principles, and knowledge and structure of Host nation training partners and security units.
• Knowledge of office management functions and procedures, with stronger interpersonal, organizational, time management, and planning skills.
• Computer literacy and Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with knowledge of Access and SharePoint.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with contacts at various levels both within government and private sector.
• Ability to develop and maintain liaison with outside organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think independently and critically.
• Ability to apply sound judgment in arranging viable logistics. On the job, this will allow the candidate to ensure that SPEAR courses are delivered on time and in a manner enabling proper course execution and tracking of SPEAR equipment.
• Skilled in translation and interpretation.
• Must have a local driver’s license.

Terms and conditions

Interested candidates to click the link to apply before 24th August 2023

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms