السفارة-الامريكية-بتونسالسفارة الامريكية بتونس تنتدب اعوان في خطة مترجم شفوي وتحريري و مساعد اداري، يجب أن يكون المرشح قادرًا على بدء العمل في غضون فترة زمنية معقولة من استلام تفويض الوكالة أو الموافقات الشهادات أو قد ينتهي ترشيحهم

السفارة الامريكية بتونس تنتدب اعوان في خطة مترجم شفوي وتحريري و مساعد اداري، يجب أن يكون المرشح قادرًا على بدء العمل في غضون فترة زمنية معقولة من استلام تفويض الوكالة أو الموافقات الشهادات أو قد ينتهي ترشيحهم

السفارة الامريكية بتونس تنتدب

“Tunis-2022-69” Vacancy Details
About
Announcement Number:
Tunis-2022-69
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Tunis
Position Title:
Interpreter – Translator
Open Period:
10/14/2022 – 10/21/2022Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE – 0210 9
Salary:
TND TD69,841 – TND TD106,467
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-9
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Tunis, TS
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
 HR Section
 216-71-107-000
 TunisApplicants@state.gov

Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 05.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Only one Open-to category should remain:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Moderate Risk Public Trust
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.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:


Full Time (40 hours per week)



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

Appointment will not be made until position is vacated by current incumbent.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional TravelTravels with Chief of Mission and visiting U.S. delegations to various locations throughout Tunisia.
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Duties

Serves as one of two official simultaneous and consecutive Interpreters/Translators in three languages (English, French, and Arabic) for the Chief of Mission (COM), DCM, high-level visiting U.S. officials, delegations, and other Embassy sections and agencies as assigned. Coordinates interpreting logistics with Embassy sections and contacts for COM’s field visits and leads major interpreting assignments. Provides cultural advice to COM on communication with Tunisian counterparts and reviews written materials for the appropriateness of the cultural content before dissemination.

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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:  Five years of demonstrated English-Arabic, Arabic-English, English – French, and French-English consecutive and simultaneous interpreting as well as translation in a government, business, or academic setting, with at least one year of experience in conference interpreting

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

A broad knowledge of a wide range of specialized technical contexts (e.g. economic, political, legal, military, etc.) to participate in any conversation, meeting, or conference with fluency and precision is required.  A good understanding of Tunisia’s major political and business issues as well as recent developments in American-Arab relations.  The incumbent must be familiar with the Tunisian political system and personalities and must be aware of the differences between American and Tunisian political, business, and legal environments.  The incumbent is also expected to pay particular attention to cultural sensitivities and differences between Western and North African cultural norms.  The incumbent must have good technical writing skills (grammar, content, and style in English, Arabic, and French)
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Translation Studies, Interpreting Studies, relevant linguistic discipline, English literature, Modern Languages, Political Science, Business, or similar field is required.
Evaluations:
Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability.  Review the VA template for specific information.

LANGUAGE: 

Level V (Advanced proficiency) in French, English and Arabic, speaking and reading.  This will be tested.

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.
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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 Tunis, Tunisia 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:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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.
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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 degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Degree 



Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• 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 Tunis, Tunisia.
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“Tunis-2022-63” Vacancy Details
About
Announcement Number:
Tunis-2022-63
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Tunis
Position Title:
Administrative Assistant
Open Period:
10/07/2022 – 10/28/2022Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE – 0101 7
Salary:
TND TD36,622 – TND TD55,198
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 40 hours work week
Promotion Potential:
LE-7
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Tunis, TS
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
 HR Section
 000-000-0000
 HRatPost@state.gov

Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For definitions use URL www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/glossary

Choose one (remove others):
*  All Interested candidates
(Tunisian citizens and residents with valid work permit at the time of application to work in Tunisia)

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Subject to successful Probationary period.
Marketing Statement:
USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in the following regions of the world: Afghanistan and Pakistan, Africa (all of Africa), Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East.

For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov
Summary:
The Administrative Assistant serves as the principal administrative support person for the Program, Economic Growth and the Democracy & Governance Offices in USAID Tunisia.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional TravelOccasional travel
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Duties

 The Administrative Assistant receives and places phone calls, sends and receives e-mail and faxes, and sets up meetings and makes appointments at the request of the supervisor and other Office staff with Mission, Host- Government, Implementing Partners (IPs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), donor organizations, private-sector, and other contacts; arranges transportation, as needed; and, takes minutes when requested. The Administrative Assistant schedules appointments based on a good knowledge of the Office Director’s commitments and maintains the Office calendar, reminding the supervisor and others of meetings and appointments. The Administrative Assistant takes messages in the absence of the Office Director and other staff, directing callers to other staff members, or answering questions personally; prepares visitor access requests, receives and assists visitors, answers questions, or directs them to a staff member who can assist them; schedules meetings for the Office Director, and ensures that attendees are briefed or provided proper background material for meetings; and, participates in arranging for conference/meeting room space as required by the size of the group and maintaining conference/meeting room schedules, in coordination with other Mission administrative staff. The Administrative Assistant meets with other Mission support staff on a regular and recurring basis to update and improve standard operating processes.

The Administrative Assistant maintains control of correspondence for the Office, including program/project/activity files provided by Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representatives (CORs/AORs) and other Specialists, establishing and maintaining computerized tracking systems to track Office actions, providing weekly reports to the Office Director, receiving and screening Office mail not addressed to a particular individual, drafting responses to routine correspondence and letters, distributing incoming official mail to Office personnel and attaching pertinent background material, and searching files and records to assemble background information for correspondence and other pending actions. The Administrative Assistant reviews outgoing mail for proper address, routing, attachments, etc., prior to dispatch, reviewing outgoing correspondence for accuracy and conformance with Mission formatting procedures and special instructions. The Administrative Assistant distributes internal policies and procedures and, as necessary, maintains a tracking system of when staff received new policies and/or procedures.

The Administrative Assistant establishes and maintains files according to standards set by the Mission Correspondence and Records (C&R) Technician/Supervisor in the Executive Office (EXO) and by USAID/Washington, marks correspondence and other documents for filing, and files accordingly. Reviews all correspondence prepared in the Office or elsewhere for the supervisor’s signature, corrects errors by drafters and edits correspondence, and ensures that responding correspondence meets requirements posed by incoming correspondence to which it pertains. The Administrative Assistant maintains and updates handbooks, operating procedures, and other documents, such as visitors’ lists, telephone listings, personnel rosters, and leave, travel, and training schedules.

The Administrative Assistant uses computer and web-based word processing, spreadsheets, and software applications in the performance of a variety of assignments. Drafts electronic country clearances (eCCs); reports time and attendance; assists incoming personnel with check-in procedures and departing personnel with check- out procedures; prepares travel requests for the Office staff for official travel. Types a variety of correspondence, creates electronic trackers, develops charts, and prepares other documents in draft and final form, proof-reading for format and consistency with standard formatting requirements prior to submitting for signature. As required, the Administrative Assistant locates documents routed for clearance, and obtains and tracks clearances and signatures. As required by workload, the Administrative Assistant may be assigned to the Front Office, or assigned to support other office Administrative Assistants, during the absence of the job holder.

 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete Solicitation may be obtained on our website; https://www.usaid.gov/tunisia/careers

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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Physical Demands: 

The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

 Post Entry Training: 

The Administrative Assistant will be provided familiarization training on USAID operations and on specific regulations and procedures (such as records management, travel and correspondence management). Additional training in-country may be provided from time to time, depending on course offerings and the availability of space and funds.
Education Requirements:
Minimum Education: 

Two or more years of post-secondary schooling in Secretarial Science or Business Administration, or other related field equivalent to a US junior college or community college diploma, is required.
Evaluations:
EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORS

Education: Maximum number of points 10

Prior Work Experience: Maximum number of points 20

Job Knowledge: Maximum number of points is 35

Skills and Abilities: Maximum number of points is 35

Reference check: (Pass/Fail)

(Detailed information of the above factors may be obtained in the Solicitation on our website; https://www.usaid.gov/tunisia/careers)

The successful candidate(s) will be evaluated based upon the following:


A preliminary review of the applicant’s submitted application package to establish that minimum educational and experience requirements are met. 

Language test (English & French) 

Written test

Interview

Reference verification (Pass/Fail) checks.



 USAID/MERP, Frankfurt’s Human Resources Section will perform the preliminary review (Step 1 above) to eliminate those applications that do not meet the minimum educational and work experience. A Language test (Step 2) will be conducted before forwarding the applications to the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) for further review and assessment.  


The Technical Evaluation Committee will review each of the forwarded applications against the established evaluation criteria to develop a shortlist of applicants.  Applicants will be contacted for the written test (Step 3) and further for the interviews (Step 4).  

Following the interview during which the applicant will be evaluated against the established criteria, the TEC will make a preliminary determination of candidates to be considered for employment and forward that list to MERP HR.  Please note that references may be solicited from current as well as former supervisors in addition to the references you provide in your application package.  References will only be solicited for those interviewed applicants who are being considered for ranking.  

Based on this final input, the TEC will make its final decision on which candidates to rank order, prepare a TEC Memo for the review and approval of the Contracting Officer, after which an offer of employment will be made to the successful candidate(s).  

Unsuccessful candidates who were interviewed will be contacted and advised of their non-selection.


Qualifications:
Minimum Prior Work Experience: 

A minimum of three years of administrative or secretarial work experience, of which two years should be in related work with a U.S. Government Agency, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), other donor organizations, host-government organizations, or private-sector institutions is required.

Minimum Language proficiency:(This will be tested)

Fluency (level IV) in spoken and written English, Arabic and French are required. 
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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 Tunis, Tunisia 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:

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How to Apply
How to Apply:
Eligible applicants are required to complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents by October 28, 2022. [e.g., 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)] on the closing date of this announcement. 

If applying on-line poses an extreme hardship, you must contact the human resources office no later than [e.g., two, three, etc.] business days prior to the closing date of this vacancy announcement. An alternative application method will be provided upon approval of the hardship notification. After this time, requests to apply via alternative methods will not be granted. 

Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date, via online or alternative methods, and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date. 
Required Documents:
Offerors must enclose in their application:


Cover Letter (Upload where you see Other document)

Current CV/Resume (Upload where you see Other Document 2)

List of 3 References along with email addresses

Other documents as listed in below section


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 Tunis, Tunisia
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