Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 04 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Foreman the incumbent works with the labor crew performing various kinds of unskilled manual work and skilled manual supply duties at the Embassy warehouse, offices, residences, and other locations as needed.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:
• Warehouse and property moves – 30%
• Carries out work orders for embassy clients, assists in packing and transporting picked items from inventory
• to new locations. Unpacks and sets up assets in new location in coordination with client.
• Moves incoming supplies to proper storage areas – 30%
• Using hand trucks and other material handling equipment. Maintains safe and clean work environment by
• keeping shelves, pallet area, and receiving area neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Arrangement of conferences as per e-services – 20%
• Arranges tables, chairs, as well as other requests by the client.
• Assists in arranging for representational and community events – 20%
• Arranges tables, chairs, as well as other requests by the client.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor, including document shredding.

Qualifications and Evaluations
experience:
• One (1) year of warehouse experience or equivalent combination of warehouse and labor activities is required.
• Basic understanding of warehousing and inventory concepts, and proper lifting and moving procedures is required.

Education /Requirements:
Completion of elementary education (primary school) is required.
• Elementary/Primary School Certificate
• Proof of Citizenship
• Work Permit
• Other Documents (if any)

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level II (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Swahili is required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Must demonstrate good and active communication skill for interaction with supervisor and coworkers.
• Have good customer service and the “can do” ethic.
• Must be physically capable of lifting and moving heavy items, operating a hand truck, and forklift. Must have a valid class D driving license.

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.

DEIA Statement
The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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

Benefits and Other Info
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

Other Information:
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 re-employment 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.

Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested education certificates and transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

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 Tanzania.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: High School

Job application procedure

To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA. For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/


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