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Human Resources Assistant (American Services)
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Job Description

Announcement Number:
Abu Dhabi - 2024-015
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Position Title:
Human Resources Assistant (American Services)
Open Period:
06/28/2024 - 07/13/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+4
Series/Grade:
LE - 0305 8
Salary:
AED د.إ145,864 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - Work week: Monday to Thursday (7:30 AM to 5:00 PM), Friday (7:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
Promotion Potential:
LE-8
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in


Abu Dhabi, AE
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000

Overview

Hiring Path:
  • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Low Risk/Non-Sensitive
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
  • 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.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:


  • Full Time (40hours per week)


Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 6 weeks of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required

Duties

Note: All applicants must currently hold or be able to acquire a UAE residency visa to fill the position. For non-UAE national, the Mission assists in obtaining the required residency visa to lawfully work in the UAE. Ref. to Eligibility Question #2 and Vacancy Question #1: If a non-UAE national has a valid UAE residency visa, they should answer Yes to Eligibility Q#2 and Vacancy Q#1, and attach a copy of residency visa or both sides of Emirates ID.


Basic Function of the Position:


The incumbent is responsible for all American personnel programs at the Mission including but not limited to: Check-in/check-out processing; Travel Messages (TMs) for arriving/departing U.S. Direct Hire (USDH) staff; provides general guidance on accreditation (visas and diplomatic ID processing); advising American employees on matters relating to career development and personnel regulations; NSDD-38 procedures for new or existing USDH positions; maintaining files for American employees; managing recruitment program for Family Member Appointment (FMA), Seasonal Hires, When Actually Employed (WAE), Rovers, etc.; and managing the Duty officer program.


Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicant MUST provide required documentation. See below the Required Document Tab.


EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years in human resources or administrative field is required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of two years of general college studies is required.


Evaluations:

This may be tested.


Good working knowledge in English Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
Good working knowledge in Arabic Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.


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 Abu Dhabi, UAE 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:

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:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.


How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust clearance.


To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application, otherwise your application will not be shortlisted. Applicant MUST submit the requested degree and/or transcripts as a verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. if you fail to provide requested information, or the information submitted is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.


For All Applicants:


  • Valid Passport Copy

  • Valid UAE Residence Visa or Emirates ID (front and back)

  • Proof of Education - (e.g., official copies of High School Diploma, University Transcripts, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, etc. See education requirement of this VA)


For applicants invoking hiring preference:


  • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

  • SF-50 (if applicable)

  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

  • Proof of Education - (e.g., official copies of High School Diploma, University Transcripts, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, etc. See education requirement of this VA)

  • Valid Passport Copy

Next Steps:

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 by contacting the Human Resources Office.


Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Posted By Embassy of the United States Abu Dhabi, UAE
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