Program Assistant US Embassy

Duties

The Administrative and Program Assistant is the first Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) staff member at post: Coordinates among MCC Washington, Embassy staff, and local public and private partners to set up a new MCC office at post. Subsequently, under the supervision of the Resident Country Director (RCD), responsible for administrative and routine program functions related to MCC operations in Zambia.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in office management, administrative or secretarial support, or program management support is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of business principles, concepts, and methodology involved in administering document and data management systems and other aspects of an office environment is required. General knowledge of MCC’s mission and goals and knowledge of organization’s structure and operations; detailed knowledge of MCC and USG policies and procedures for travel and time and attendance, budgeting, ICASS, etc.

Education Requirements:
Completion of two years university level studies
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Good working knowledge reading/writing/speaking of English is required. This may be tested.

Fluent reading/writing/speaking of Bemba and/or Nyanja is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced and complex office environment and to effectively take on and complete multiple tasks in a team environment. Strong organizational skills, ability to organize files systemically and consistently. Ability to use software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Must have keyboard skills at intermediate level. The incumbent must also possess excellent research capabilities, willingness, ability, and effectiveness in working on a wide variety of projects, ability to work effectively in teams and with staff from across multiple MCC groups, ability to work independently and to assume new and increasingly challenging tasks.
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 Lusaka, Zambia 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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