Senior Protocol Assistant

Overview

U.S. Mission: Nairobi

Announcement Number:Nairobi-2023-020R

Position Title: Senior Protocol Assistant

Opening Period: 04/11/2023 – 04/25/2023

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Senior Protocol Assistant

Responsibilities

• As the Senior Protocol Specialist, the incumbent supervises the three Protocol Assistants in the Protocol Office and is a key advisor to the Ambassador (Chief of Mission), Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) and other Mission staff on all aspects of protocol, etiquette, precedence, local customs, and communication practices.
• S/he provides strategic protocol advice to enable the Mission to achieve important objectives.
• The incumbent also oversees representational activities on behalf of the Ambassador and DCM and provides recommendations for visits from high-level personnel from all government departments and agencies, including the President and Vice President of the United States, Cabinet Secretaries and Congressional and Staff delegations.
• The position requires frequent contact with high-level officials in the Kenyan government, private sector, and diplomatic entities.
• The position reports to the Chief of Mission’s Office Manager, who is the direct supervisor for the position.

Additional education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management, International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Humanities, Liberal Arts, Public Relations, or Commerce is required.
• English Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing is required (This may be tested).

Experience

Additional experience

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in protocol, executive level office management, business, political, or external relations is required. Experience in organizing high-level events/meetings in an international setting is required. In addition, two years of supervisory experience is also required.

Additional skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have good working knowledge of Kenyan governmental and economic structure, political climate and social and cultural norms.
• Must thoroughly understand Kenyan protocol and cultural norms as well as other international religious and social customs.
• Must be familiar with the application of administrative procedures and protocol practices of the Kenyan government, embassies, or similar international organizations.
• Must have solid supervisory skills to include managing employee workloads and schedules.
• Must have exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent inter-personal skills to deal with people at all levels of organizations.
• Must be able to demonstrate computer skills with Microsoft applications including Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to cultivate and maintain key government and diplomatic contacts.

Terms and conditions

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.

Interested candidates to click the link to apply before 25th April 2023

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