Duties
Under the supervision of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Site Security Coordinator (SSC), serves as the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI)/Security Investigator for all security related activities associated with the construction of the Kigali Energy Conservation Project. Works independently and provides security and secretarial services in support of the project including background investigations, screening calls, file maintenance, etc. Maintains liaison with local police, OBO contractors, Local Guard Force (LGF), security organizations and other security authorities.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (MONTH) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. - Education Requirements:
- Two (2) years of post-secondary education is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
- Evaluations:
- You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. - Qualifications:
- Experience:
Minimum three (3) years of security related experience of progressively responsible experience in investigative work with police or private security organization.
Please address this Experience requirement in your ERA application.
Language:
Good Working Knowledge in English (speaking/reading/writing) is required.
Fluency of Kinyarwanda (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
Good working knowledge of procedures and policies of the U.S. government and security office with regards to conducting background investigations and determining suitability for employment and access to U.S. government facilities. Good knowledge of host country legal system and institutions, criminal law, and U.S. Government security standards and regulation procedures. Good working knowledge of documentary sources of information, ability to maintain extensive contacts with officials of various local agencies, ability to exercise initiative and use research skills in obtaining information or evidence.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Good computer skills in Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel. Ability to draft concise reports and letters of inquiry in English. Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain contacts with officials of various agencies. Must be able to conduct thorough interviews and evaluate honesty of candidate or employee. Must hold a valid driver’s license.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Benefits and Other Info
- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
- The U.S. Mission Kigali offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees, a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.
- Other Information:
- HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
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- Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
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- AEFM / USEFM
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- Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
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- Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
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- Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:
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- Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
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- Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.
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How to Apply
- How to Apply:
- Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ . For an instructional video on how to apply click here.
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves. We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
- Required Documents:
- Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
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- Residency Permit
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- Work Permit
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- University Degree or Diploma
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- Valid Driver’s License (B)
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- Other Document
- Other Document
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
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- Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
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- Passport copy
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- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
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- SF-50 (if applicable)
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- 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.
The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ .
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
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