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General Services Assistant (GSA)
PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR (PSC) VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
REF NO : PC 22-02
SALARY
:Compensation is negotiable within a pre-determined range, based on
salary history and experience. Non-cash benefits include medical,
retirement and others where applicable.
OPENING DATE : March 14, 2022
CLOSING DATE : March 29,2022 (17:00pm Tanzania Time)
WORK HOURS: Full -Time / AO hours/per week
This is a Personal Service Contract (PSC) position, to be based at Peace Corps’ office in Oyster Bay,
Dar
es Salaam. It is a full-time, AO hours per week position. The schedule
may vary, based on operational requirements and may include evening,
holiday and weekend work. The anticipated contract will be for a base
period, with up to four option periods, exercisable at the unilateral
option of the Peace Corps based on satisfactory performance, continued
need for the position, and availability of funds. The General Services
Assistant (GSA), is under the supervision of the Director of Management
and Operations(DMO) but works under the day to day direction of the
General Services Manager (GSM), is responsible for offices consumables,
inventory and store management, mailing and shipping, and procurement as
directed by the GSM. Given the nature of the position, the GSA can
reasonably expect to work after hours or on weekends as circumstances
warrant.
Qualifications and Evaluations:
Applicants
must address each qualification listed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may
result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
Education Requirements:
Minimum of a diploma; more advanced technical training in related field is preferred.
Language:
English Level IV (fluent) and Swahili Level IV (fluent) in speaking/reading/writing is required.
Work Experience:
Minimum
of three (3) years of related technical work experience required.
Includes a minimum of basic storage/inventory process. Also could
include basic procurement practices, maintenance practices, and
knowledge of Tanzanian postal system.
Experience with an international organization similar to the Peace Corps will be an advantage.
Skills and Abilities:
- Good
driving skills; licensed driver with clean driving record; valid
Tanzania driver’s license with a minimum of one (1) year experience
driving AXA manual transmission vehicles. - Proficient in software programs including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated
ability to work in multi-task environment with limited supervision and
as a part of a multi-cultural, multi-national team.
Applicability:
Contract
offer is contingent on availability of funds, reference checks,
background check, medical examination, submission of proof of required
vaccinations or other medical information.
Procedures for Employment Applicants:
Peace
Corps Manual Section 611 is applicable to this position. This section
prohibits the employment of certain persons previously engaged in
intelligence activities or connected with intelligence agencies. If you
have ever worked for an intelligence agency, you are NOT eligible for
employment at the Peace Corps in any capacity, and you should not apply
for employment.
NOTE: Peace Corps reserves the right to
withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that
is a relative or household member of a current Peace Corps staff member.
Peace
Corps reserves the right to not evaluate or to withhold an offer of a
personal services contract to an individual that has a history of poor
past performance or conduct as a Peace Corps staff member (USDH, PSC, or
FSN).
The individual selected will be required to follow any
workplace health and/or safety rules indicated for their position –
including complying with any medical and/or training requirements
specified for their position in accordance with public health and/or
occupational health or safety policies.
Peace Corps will not
discriminate against an applicant because of that person’s race, color,
religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and
pregnancy), national origin, age (AO or older, except when the applicant
is beyond the mandatory retirement age in the country of assignment),
disability, or genetic information.
For Further Information:
The
complete position description listing all of the duties,
responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by
contacting the POC: Deputy DM0, Sarah Hezron.
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and curriculum vita (CV) to the following email address: E-mail Address to send Applications: [email protected]
When emailing please ensure the subject line reads: PC 22-02- your -Name
NOTE:
Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact
applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.
