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General Services Assistant (Assistant Housing Coordinator).

Deadline: 31/12/2014

 The US Embassy is seeking for an experienced Administrator to help manage a large
and growing portfolio of residential properties. The applicant must have a university
degree and three years’ experience in management. Clear thinking skills and an ability
to negotiate effectively is needed for this position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Housing: 50% 

Seeks new properties to lease or purchase, as required. Drafts contracts, agreements
and letters.

Maintains lease files and regularly reviews files for key dates and prepares appropriate
documentation for notifying appropriate parties/office of maintenance, repairs,
extensions, renewals, payments on or termination of leases.

Continually performs market research on housing market to determine fair market value,
changes in the housing market, and availability of better value/quality homes. Makes
recommendations to the GSO housing officer on available properties, properties
recommended for termination, renewal dates, landlord issues, and maintenance or
utility issues or security issues that affect the lease. Notifies budget and fiscal office of
due dates for lease payments and coordinates for the ordering of lease payments.

Communicates with Washington on waivers for leased properties between U.S
government and Tanzanian government, and recommendation for purchase/sale/swap
of real estate. Highlights all current/changes in host country regulations pertaining to
land rent and real estate as a whole.

Ensure FMO certification of funds available prior to signing leases. Quarterly updates
and prepares Real Property Application (RPA) report utilizing the standard automated
program.

Responsible for coordinating with FM, IPO, RSO, Warehouse, Shipping and CLO to set
the make ready schedule and update as necessary. Coordinate with CLO and FM to
complete a pre make-ready walk through of each residence to be vacated, to assure
quality of life issues are addressed by FM or the landlord. Send out housing
questionnaire to departing personnel to collect information on the living conditions
of the home and any maintenance issues that require attention.

Coordinates with warehouse, cleaning staff, maintenance unit, and local procurement
agent to ensure that residence are ready for new arrivals to occupy. Ensures final make
ready walk through is completed with CLO, FM and sponsor to assure house is setup for
the arrival of new occupants. 2 of 3
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Maintains files of the Inter-Agency Housing Board (IAHB), announces meetings, keep
minutes of those meetings and provides information to FM on issues raised during IAHB
meetings and tours of residences.

Sends IAHB Housing Questionnaire to newly assigned Direct-Hire American personnel,
collects the data submitted and presents results to IAHB. Responsible to see that digital
photo library of residential properties are created for all residences, updated as
Necessary, and power point presentation of residence is submitted to new personnel
once IAHB announces the employee’s housing assignment.

As and when needed train/support new housing assistant all acquisition documentation
using the Standard Lease Model provided by State Department and prepares all cables
following the 14FAM.


Property: 20% 

Assists GSO supply with annual NEPA inventory and completion of the Inventory
Reconciliation and Certification Report for both expendable and nonexpendable
supplies. Ensures all reports due to State are prepared on time and accurately by
responsible parties. Prepares correspondence and cables relating to GSO activities,
submits to GSO for review and approval.

Coordinates GSO services provided to the DCR and EMR. Provides on-sight
supervision of the annual IDF inventories. Accompanies GSO on annual inspection of
residential appliances and furnishings. Determines condition and replacement needs for
budget input.
Assists NEPA clerk in scheduling household inventories for departing personnel and
coordinating the delivery of welcome kits, as well as other check-out procedures.

Contracting: 30% 

Supervise the performance of State, CDC, DAO & AID re-housing service contractors
such as local guard program, gardening, Cleaning, copiers and upholstery. Represents
the General Services Officer in the Inter-Agency Housing Board meetings and
contracting meetings. Resolves minor personnel problems by research, gathering
facts and presenting recommendations to the GSO. Maintains a suspense log and
alerts GSO a minimum of 180 days in advance of contract expiration dates.

Prepares solicitations/contracts/leases/acquisition documents for review and approval by
the GSO. Monitors the recycling agreement and fuel contract, and takes action when
required to assure the contractors are performing in accordance with the
contracts/agreements on file.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item.
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1. Education/Work Experience: A university degree in Business Administration or equivalent
and Three years of progressive experience in management, real estate is required.
Understanding of local contract procedures and international lease negotiation is required.

 OR

 A diploma in Business Administration or equivalent and five years of progressive experience
in experience in management, real estate is required. Understanding of local contract
procedures and international lease negotiation is required.

2. Language: Level IV (fluent) in English and Kiswahili (speaking, reading and writing) is
required.

3. Knowledge: Familiarity with standard business and legal practices Dar es Salaam is
useful.

4. Skills and Abilities: Typing level II (40 WPM) and excellent knowledge of
Microsoft Office is required. Must have excellent communication skills. Must have
sensitivity in dealing with cross-cultural issues.


SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans
are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address
the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status
in determining successful candidacy.
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); or
2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of
the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information
found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their
Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US
Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses
the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. 4 of 3
 Revised June 2010

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the
following information equal to what is found on the UAE.
Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
A. Position Title
 B. Position Grade
 C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
 D. Dates Available for Work
 E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
 F. Date and Place of Birth
 G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
 H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes
 or No; if yes, provide number)
 I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
 J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
 K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
 L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle,
 Driver’s License Class / Type
 M. Days available to work
 N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.
 Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
 O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
 P. Education
 Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
 R. Language Skills
 S. Work Experience
 T. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam


POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 2294000, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024

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