June 6, 2023

U.S. Mission                           Nairobi Announcement Number:                                 Nairobi-2023-041 Position Title:                                       Computer Programmer

Opening Period:                    06/22/2023 – 07/6/2023

Series:                                    FSN-1810

Salary/Grade:                       Position Grade: FSN-10; FP-5

Who May Apply:                  All Interested Applicants / All Sources

(Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: 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.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Computer Programmer.

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 receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Duties:

The position incumbent, as part of the Business Process Solutions Team (BPS), designs and develops both new and enhancements to software applications that meet Mission Nairobi’s specifications. Additionally, responsibilities include providing Tier II and III level application support to customers, which includes

users and IT specialists. The IT support includes, but is not limited to, development, installation, quality assurance, and problem resolution tasks for enterprise and post developed applications. Provides data analytics support for the mission. Position will be supervised by IRM USDH personnel.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science, computer languages, or software application development is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Five years of dedicated experience as an application developer, computer programmer, or data analyst at a medium to large-sized firm is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level IV English (Fluent, Writing/Reading/Speaking) is required (This may be tested).

Job Knowledge:

User support experience in assisting and training personnel in network applications. Business analysis and user requirements gathering. Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, or programming skills in .NET, C# and/or VB. Experience creating web user interface using ASP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery.

Experience with database development, SQL and ORM technologies. Microsoft SharePoint configuration and customizations including other Microsoft cloud and data mining products.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess strong communications skills with the ability to interpret and/or discuss information with others so as provide advice and recommendations involving somewhat complex issues. Must have a range of technical abilities to independently understand and resolve routine and non-routine software/hardware issues. Good interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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.

Other information:

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:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• 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: https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA- Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf

THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs ONLY:

1. Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible to apply.
   1. 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.
   1. The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, etc.

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain a Local Security Certification.

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following for consideration: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)

• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science or computer languages, or software application development.
  • Curriculum-Vitae (CV) Curriculum Vitae (CV)

What to Expect Next: 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 from the recruitment website.

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya

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Cleared: Robert A. K White, D/HRO David Haydter, IMO