AMERICAN EMBASSY NAIROBI VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VA-94-11 August 16, 2011
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Position: Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst/Application Developer
Opening: August 19, 2011
Closing: September 7, 2011
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: Not-Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FP- 5
Ordinarily Resident: Position Grade: FSN-1710-9
(A higher step and salary may be granted based on superior qualifications).
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Nairobi has an opening for the position of Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst/Application Developer. The position will be available immediately.
Basic Function:
Located within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Kenya, the Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst/Application Developer is responsible for mapping, data management and creation of a geodatabase for use of programs located within the Global Disease Detection Division. The analyst/application developer will be the point of contact on all aspects of geospatial technology within the organization and assumes responsibilities for implementing geospatial science within the organization. This position will report to the Deputy Director of the Global Disease Detection Division.
Qualifications Required:
NOTE: All must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
A Bachelor of Science degree in cartography, geography, planning, or related field, is required.
A minimum of 3 years progressively GIS work experience and knowledge of geospatial data for Kenya is required.
Level IV (fluent) English and Level IV (fluent) Kiswahili are required.
Must have broad technical knowledge of geospatial analysis and cartography using ESRI ArcGIS software.
Selection Process:
WHEN EQUALLY QUALIFIED, U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBER (USEFMs) AND U.S. VETERANS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE. THEREFORE, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE CANDIDATES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ABOVE IN THE APPLICATION.
Additional Selection Criteria:
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
Applicants must be available for an interview and for proficiency testing as required by the selecting official.
To Apply:
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174)
found on: http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/emplyform.pdf
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
The Human Resources Office,
P. O. Box 606 Village Market, 00621
Nairobi, Kenya.
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 254-2-363-6091
FAX: 254-2-363-6097
The U.S. Mission in Nairobi 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal
employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement
programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal
opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should
avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices,
and/or courts for relief.