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About
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Announcement Number:
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LUSAKA-2024-O52
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Hiring Agency:
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Embassy Lusaka
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Position Title:
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Financial Specialist (Cooperative Agreements)
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Open Period:
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11/06/2024 – 11/20/2024
Format MM/DD/YYYY
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Vacancy Time Zone:
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GMT+2
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Series/Grade:
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LE – 0540 10
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Salary:
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ZMW ZK449,142.45 /Per Year
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Work Schedule:
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Full-time – • 40 Hours/per week
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Promotion Potential:
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LE-10
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Duty Location(s):
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Telework Eligible:
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No
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For More Info:
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HR Section
000-000-0000
HR_Lusaka@state.gov
Overview
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Hiring Path:
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• Open to the public
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Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
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This position is open to:
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM – FP grade is FP-5 (Steps 5 – 14). Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
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Security Clearance Required:
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Public Trust – Background Investigation
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Appointment Type
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Permanent
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Appointment Type Details:
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• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
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Marketing Statement:
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We encourage you to review the
Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees
before you apply.
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.
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Summary:
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The U.S. Mission in Lusaka is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Financial Specialist (Cooperative Agreements) in the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
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Supervisory Position:
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No
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Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
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No
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Travel Required:
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Occasional Travel
Occasional travel required to attend training and participate in Site Improvement Monitoring Visits.
Duties
The Financial Specialist reports to the Sr. Financial Specialist and provides financial and accounting technical assistance, training and oversight, budgetary, procurement and reconciliation support to CDC Implementing partners and their finance and grants management staff and auditors in order to achieve results specified in the Cooperative Agreements, particularly focusing on: reporting requirements; budget implementation and execution including tracking budget expenditures and balances; application and continuation budget reviews and reprogramming requests and other supplemental documentation associated with the cooperative agreement process from the initial award to close out of each cooperative agreement. There is a particular focusing on determining the adequacy of partner’s accounting systems, internal controls, procedures, systems and adherence to the requirements of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as the relevant USG procurement and financial regulations, and therefore determining the institutional capability to implement USG funding agreements.
Qualifications and Evaluations
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Requirements:
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All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
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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 (6-weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
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Education Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or Management is required.
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Evaluations:
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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.
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Qualifications:
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Experience
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Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in financial management and procurement is required. Of these five years, at least two years must be in managing or auditing donor funded projects or international programs.
Language:
Fluent English Speaking/Reading/Writing is required
Job Knowledge:
Understanding of professional accounting and Generally Accepted Auditing Principles, theories and practices as well as in-depth knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations and procedures associated with USG organizational financial operations, PEPFAR Funding, accounting and reporting requirements. Detailed knowledge of GRZ financial management and accounting policies and procedures, NGO legislations, employee compensation and payroll, local taxes and duties. Experience with government regulations and circulars related to grants and contracts.
Skills And Abilities:
Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Outlook); various financial management software systems: Quick Books, PASTEL; Financial management and procurement with high level of accountability, credibility and accuracy. Deadline oriented with a keen eye detail and precision. Advanced level of analytical, computational, presentation and numerical skills as well as ability to manipulate financial data into statistical information. Strong conceptual skills with organizational and critical thinking and problem-solving attitude to achieve organizational objectives. Strategic planning and implementation, with coordination, flexibility and multitasking ability. Well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of the functioning of the public health sector.
Benefits and Other Info
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Benefits:
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Agency Benefits:
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The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.
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.
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Other Information:
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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.
How to Apply
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How to Apply:
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Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click
here
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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.
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Required Documents:
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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 (if applicable)
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Work Permit (if applicable)
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University Degree (if applicable)
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University Transcript (if applicable)
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Language Scores (if applicable)
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Driver’s License (if applicable)
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Certificate (if applicable)
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Professional License (if applicable)
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Resume/CV (if applicable)
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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DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
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Next Steps:
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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://zm.usembassy.gov/jobs/
or follow us at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-embassy-zambia
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
