1.

Vacancy Information

Vacancy Announcement: Addis-2023-064

Position Title: Passport and Citizenship Assistant - All Interested
Applicants / All Sources
Series: 1410
Grade: 8
Location(s): Addis Ababa, ET
2. Personal Information

Name: KUBA NIGUSE Jr.

Email: [email protected]
Telephone 1: Mobile - +251919580135
3. Veterans' Preference and Military Service

Veterans' Preference: Not a veteran.

4. Eligibility Questions

PERSONAL INFORMATION

1.Does your relative work in this Embassy or Consulate?

Answer: No

NOTE: Relative is a husband, wife, domestic partner, member of household, father,

father-in-law, stepfather, mother, mother-in-law, stepmother, son, son-in-law,
stepson, daughter, daughter-in-law, stepdaughter, brother, brother-in-law, half-
brother, sister, sister-in-law, half-sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, or niece.

2.Are you able to legally work in this country?

Answer: Yes

NOTE: U.S. Government does not sponsor work visas unless specified on the
Vacancy Announcement.

3.If this job includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, do you have a current and
valid driver's license?

Answer: No

CITIZENSHIP

Select all that apply and include the required documents (as stated) with the
application. Additional documents may be requested by HR at the interview phase.

4.Are you a U.S. citizen listed on the travel orders or approved OF-126 (or other
agency equivalent) of a direct hire FS, CS, or uniformed service member assigned
(not TDY) to this U.S. Mission and under Chief of Mission authority, or to an office of
the American Institute in Taiwan?
Answer: No
5. Education & Experience

Education
Do you have any education
Yes
you would like to include?:

1. Education

Education Level: Graduate

School Name: Wachemo University

Attended From: Month: 10 Year: 2018

Attended To: Month: 09 Year: 2023

Education Duration: 4 years 11 months

Location: Hossana

Degree / Diploma /
Degree
Certification:

Major Subject: Engineering

Did you Graduate?: Yes

2. Education

Education Level: Undergraduate/Bachelor's

School Name: Rift valley University

Attended From: Month: 10 Year: 2021

Attended To: Current

Education Duration: 1 year 11 months

Location: Hossana

Degree / Diploma /
Degree
Certification:
 Major Subject: Business management

Did you Graduate?: No

Work Experience
Do you have any work
experience you would like to No
include?:
Languages

1. Language

Language: ENGLISH

Speaking: Fluent

Reading: Fluent

Writing: Fluent

2. Language

Language: AFAN-OROMO

Speaking: Fluent

Reading: Fluent

Writing: Fluent

3. Language

Language: AMHARIC

Speaking: Fluent

Reading: Fluent

Writing: Fluent
Additional Information
6.Vacancy Questions

All grades responses

1.Are you able to legally work in this country?

Answer: Yes

2.Are you a current employee of this mission/consulate?

Answer: No

3.Are you a former employee of this mission/consulate?

Answer: No

4.What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Answer: University Degree

5.Do you have the required experience as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?

Answer: No

6.Select your years of experience for this position. (See Vacancy Announcement.)

Answer: None

7.Do you have the required language level (s) for the listed language (s) in this
vacancy announcement?

Answer: Yes

8.Where did you first see/hear about this position?

Answer: Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp)

 9.Which tasks have you performed when solving problems?

Answer: I identified existing problems that no one discovered before.

Answer: I created precedent-setting solutions adopted by my organization.
Answer: I identified a problem early that prevented major mitigation efforts.
Answer: I distinguished between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical
conclusions.

10.Which tasks have you performed using a computer?

Answer: Entered or found basic information

Answer: Used e-mail
Answer: Word processing
Answer: Created spreadsheets or databases
Answer: Managed a calendar or schedules

11.Which choice describes your highest level of experience in verbal

communication?

Answer: I have presented to my supervisor.

12.Which tasks have you performed to write quality documents?

Answer: I sought corrective feedback from my supervisor.

Answer: I developed an outline to organize my document.
Answer: I developed a checklist to proof-read my work.
Answer: I modeled my document after other well-written documents to improve my
writing.
Answer: I completed writing classes.

13.Which choice describes your highest level of experience using computer

software?

Answer: I have used software by myself to perform tasks.

14.Which tasks have you performed to process Visa applications?

Answer: Explained laws and regulations to travelers or prospective immigrants

Answer: Examined records to determine eligibility
Answer: Reported job-related activities and findings related to Visa applications
 15.Which tasks have you performed to screen applications?

Answer: Checked forms for completion and accuracy

Answer: Answered customer inquiries regarding application status

16.Which methods have you used to communicate with customers?

Answer: In person
Answer: Email
Answer: Phone

17.Which interpersonal tasks have you performed?

Answer: Resolved confrontations with difficult, hostile, and/or distressed individuals

Answer: Negotiated when competing interests among parties caused conflict
Answer: Communicated with my team when changes, delays, or unexpected events
caused major shifts in work assignments

18.Which interpersonal-related tasks have you performed?

Answer: Gained cooperation of parties with competing interests.

Answer: Held others accountable to meet standards.

19.Are you willing to stay calm, poised, and effective while performing your duties
in highly stressful or difficult situations (e.g., emergencies, acts of war/terrorism)?

Answer: Yes

20.Which tasks have you performed related to handling applications?

Answer: Evaluated applicant eligibility

Answer: Identified and report law or regulation violations to managers
Answer: Obtained information from applicants to clarify facts

21.Select the tasks you have performed to process applications.

Answer: Reviewed applications for completeness

Answer: Identified applications that meet criteria
 22.Which administrative tasks have you performed?

Answer: Drafted documents for approval

Answer: Responded to questions in writing
Answer: Edited documents

23.Which administrative tasks have you performed?

Answer: Maintained schedules and event calendars

Answer: Completed forms following organizational procedures
Answer: Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients, customers, or
supervisors
7.The following documents are requested for this vacancy.

Date
Submission
Document Type Description Filename Received
Type
(MM/dd/yyyy)

No document
Certification
Submitted
Copy of
No document
Orders/Assignment
Submitted
Notification (or equiv.)
No document
DD-214
Submitted
No document
Other Document
Submitted
No document
Other Document 2
Submitted
No document
Other Document 3
Submitted
No document
Passport
Submitted
Professional Diploma or No document
License Submitted
No document
References
Submitted
No document
Residency Permit
Submitted
SF-50 (applicants No document
assigned to US Mission) Submitted
Trade School Course No document
Certificate Submitted
Trade School No document
Course/Diploma/License Submitted
No document
Training
Submitted
I was graduated from
government university 09/18/2023
University Degree which called wachemo my_cv (2) (1).pdf UPLOAD 11:14:54
university in hydraulic AM
and water
No document
Work Permit
Submitted
8.Resume
9.Vacancy Announcement

Announcement Number: Addis-2023-064

Passport and Citizenship Assistant - All
Position Title:
Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period (MM/dd/yyyy): 09/15/2023 - 10/06/2023
Series/Grade: LE - 1410 8
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3
Salary: USD $12,764 - USD $12,764 /Per Year
Full-time - The work schedule for this
Work Schedule: position is: • Full Time (40 hours per
week)
Promotion Potential: LE-0
Promotion Potential Explanation: NA
Hiring Agency: Embassy Addis Ababa
Duty Locations: 1 Vacancies in Addis Ababa, ET
Telework Eligible: No
HR Section
For More Info: 000-000-0000
[email protected]
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
For USEFM - FS is 06. Actual FS salary
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: determined by Washington D.C. All
Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: N/A

We encourage you to read and

Marketing Statement: understand the Eight (8) Qualities of
Overseas Employees before you apply.

The U.S. Mission in Addis

Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and
qualified applicants for the position of
Passport and Citizenship Assistant.

The work schedule for this position is:

Job Summary: • Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to

begin working within a reasonable
period time (4 weeks) of receipt of
agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their
 candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
Under the supervision of the
Supervisory ACS Assistant and
American Citizen Services Chief, this
position assists with the Citizenship and
Special Consular Services workloads.
The incumbent performs the full range
of routine American Citizen Services:
Major Duties:
passport cases, consular reports of
birth abroad and notarial services, as
well as emergency consular services
including deaths, arrests,
hospitalizations, repatriations,
distressed Americans, and child
custody.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 (two)
years of progressively responsible
experience in work involving the
application of relatively complex
Requirements:
regulatory material along with extensive
public contact is required. Note: Please
upload all work experience copies of
yours under "Other Document 1 or 2"

Education: Completion of 2 (two) years

of college/university studies is required.

Education Requirements:
Note: Please upload all copies of
your Education under "Degree or
equivalent"

LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent)

speaking, reading and writing, including
ability to translate English is
required. (This may be tested)

Level 4 (Fluent) speaking,

Evaluations: reading and writing, including ability to
translate in one of the following
languages: Amharic, Afaan Oromo,
Nuer, Anuak, Tigrignya or Somali is
required. (These may be tested)

Pre-hire Skills and Abilities

 Excellent interpersonal and
communications skills, and the ability to
manage a heavy workload are required.
Must possess strong listening and
comprehension skills to capture
interview details, and exhibit
resourcefulness, creativity and
objectivity. Good computer literacy (MS
Office at the intermediate level –
Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook). These
may 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.

All applicants under consideration will

Qualifications: be required to pass medical and
security certifications.

All candidates must be able to obtain

and hold a Public trust security
clearance.

How to Apply: To apply for this position click the

“Submit Application” button. For more
information on how to apply visit the
Mission internet site.
https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

In order to qualify based on education,

you MUST submit the requested
completion of high school education
as verification of educational
requirement by the closing date of this
announcement. If you fail to provide
Required Documents: requested information, or the
information you submit is insufficient to
verify your eligibility, you will not be
considered for this position.

• Copy of Orders/Assignment
Notification or equivalent (or
 equivalent) (If applicable)
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If
applicable)
• Passport copy (If applicable)
• verification of Completion of 2
(two) years of college/university
(Required)
• Work Experience (Required)
• Certificate or License (Optional)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter
from Veterans’ Affairs, or other
supporting documentation (if
applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

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
Next Step: 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 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Locally Employed Staff, including

Members of Household (MOHs), and
Third-Country Nationals (TCNs),
working at the U.S. Mission in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia may receive a
compensation package that may
Agency Benefits:
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.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION

PROCESS: Applicants in the following
hiring preference categories are
Other Information: 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”), 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.
10.Declaration

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this
application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent
information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for
separation/dismissal after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment according
to this country's law or U.S. law. I understand that any information I voluntarily provide on or
attached to this application may be investigated.

Date Received: 09/18/23 11:16:43 AM