Administrative Clerk (COP28 - Temporary) - All Interested Candidates/All Sources

Announcement Number:
Abu Dhabi-‎2023-‎016

Hiring Agency:
Embassy Abu Dhabi

Position Title:
Administrative Clerk (COP28 - Temporary) - Open to: All Interested
Candidates/All Sources

Open Period:
‎07/‎17/‎2023 -
‎07/‎30/‎2023 Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+‎4

Series/Grade:
LE - ‎0105 ‎6

Salary:
AED د.إ90,‎149

/Per Year

Work Schedule:
Full-time - ‎40 hours workweek

Promotion Potential:
LE-‎6

Duty Location(s):
‎2
Vacancy
in

Abu Dhabi, AE

Telework Eligible:
No

For More Info:
HR Section

‎000-‎000-‎0000

[email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path:
* Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
* For USEFM - FP is ‎08. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
* All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type
Temporary

Appointment Type Details:
* Definite not to Exceed ‎6 months
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (‎8) Qualities of Overseas
Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The U.S. Mission in UAE is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant for the
position of a Administrative Clerk for COP28 in the Management Section.

The work schedule for this position is Full Time (‎40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate to begin working within a reasonable period of time
within ‎06 weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
‎50% or less

May be required to travel to and stay in Dubai to support control room during
COP28.

Duties

Note: All applicants must currently hold or be able to acquire a UAE
residency visa to fill the position. For non-UAE national, the Mission assists
in obtaining the required residency visa to lawfully work in the UAE. Ref. to
Eligibility Question #‎2 and Vacancy Question #‎1: If a non-UAE national has a
valid UAE residency visa, they should answer Yes to Eligibility Q#‎2 and
Vacancy Q#‎1, and attach a copy of residency visa or both sides of Emirates ID.

Basic Function of the Position:
Under direct supervision from the Embassy Abu Dhabi COP28 Climate Conference
Coordinator or Management Lead, the incumbent performs clerical and
administrative duties associated with support of COP28. Serves as primary
administrative and logistics contact in the Management or Economic Office for
all things related to COP28, providing the full range of administrative,
logistical, and financial management support to the COP28 Coordinator or
Management Lead. This position also provides entry/exit and
logistical/administration support for TDY staff, and coordinates with Control
Officers on VIP visitors to the UAE for COP28. Answers phone calls and emails,
prepares and modifies documents including correspondence, schedules meetings
and manages calendars, obtains office supplies and services. Contributes to
"hot wash," best practices, SOPs, handbooks, and other written resources as
related to visits and events. This position is the unit's primary liaison to
the Embassy and Consulate Economic Office, Information Resource Management
Office, Financial Management Office, and General Services Office sections
(VIP/travel/procurement etc.). Employee performs other duties as assigned.

Note: "No Leave will be approved from November ‎01 to December ‎15, ‎2023 for
this Position."

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Must have ‎2 years of progressively responsible experience working in an
administrative role or the service industry in an English-speaking consulate
or company.

Education Requirements:
High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: (This will be tested)
Level IV Fluent in Reading/Writing/Speaking in English is required.

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 UAE 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.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 .

How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a PUBLIC TRUST clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more
information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested High School
Diploma or GED Equivalent as verification of educational requirements by the
closing date of this announcement in addition to the listed required
documentation with your application.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient
to verify eligibility, your application will not be shortlisted.

All Applicants:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Passport Copy

Residency Visa / EID or Work Permit

Experience Certificates

For applicants invoking hiring preferences (Eligible Family Member):

Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

DD-‎214 - Member Copy ‎4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting
documentation (if applicable)

SF-‎50 (if applicable)

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Experience Certificate

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 UAE.