Announcement Number: TEGUCIGALPA-2024-48S

Hiring Agency: Embassy Tegucigalpa

Position Title: Program Assistant - Open to all interested candidates/All sources (Program Assistant)

Open Period: 12/19/2024 - 12/26/2024

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT-6

Series/Grade: LE - 1550 7

Salary:

HNL L312,889 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week.

Promotion Potential: LE-7

1 Vacancy  Tegucigalpa, HO

Telework Eligible: No

For More Info:   [email protected]

Overview

Hiring Path: • Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is open to:
•  All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM - FP grade is 7 Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.  

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.

Summary:

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Program Assistant – International Narcotics Law Enforcement (INL).

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The project assistant works with the Government of Honduras (GOH) agencies to define program objectives and monitors project performance.  The incumbent creates various reports based on project execution, progress in reaching project goal, project deliveries and the monetary value of the delivery.  Incumbent maintains project related files on The Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) projects to provide oversight of the contract quality assurance and surveillance plans for end use monitoring and acts as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for specific contracts under the project, coordinating through liaising with the contractor, the Government of Honduras (GOH), INL, and General Services Office (GSO).  He/She tracks deliveries with the shipping and customs office and monitors all the delivery logistics of hardware and software purchases for the GOH under auspices of the CARSI Agreements. Works with GOH entities to identify appropriate participants for training, obtains list of candidates and ensures proper vetting of candidates.

The project assistant works with the project coordinator, including as a contracting officer representative, to develop a strategic acquisition plan for goods and services to support CARSI projects. 

The project assistant inputs procurement data in the INL tracking software and maintains entries in the database and reports. Assists in the coordination of delivery and logistic related activity for CARSI projects in various locations throughout Honduras.  Schedules, designs and coordinates logistical support for training events and conferences locally with host government officials. Participates  in the development  and  administration  of the Integrated  Country  Strategy and supports  development  of the Mission Resource Request (MRR) by providing operational  data or  information  regarding changes to existing program operations,   projections   of  new  program  activities,  and  identifying   funding  and resource  requirements.

The project assistant tracks budget expenditures using the INL financial system and ensures that the data matches project expenditures for a multi-million dollar, multi-year budget; provides administrative, financial and technical oversight of project awards to ensure that proper budget and accounting codes are used.

The incumbent prepares a variety of correspondence and reports in both English and Spanish from drafts into proper format with responsibility for correct spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation.

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent.  The incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Security certificate

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  

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

Education Requirements:

FOR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY:

OPTION 1

Two years of university studies is required.

OPTION 2 (Experience in lieu of education):

Successful completion of High School plus a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive, professional experience in an administrative, financial management, development, law, or technical assistance environment, (either within the U. S. Mission, other Foreign Mission, an International Organization, Host Government Agency, or Non-Government Office) is required.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. 
• Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience: Five years of progressive, professional experience in an administrative, financial management, development, law, or technical assistance environment, (either within the U. S. Mission, other Foreign Mission, an International Organization, Host Government Agency, or Non-Government Office) is required.

Language: 

English: Good working knowledge, reading/writing/speaking is required.

Spanish: Fluent, reading/writing/speaking is required.    

Knowledge: 

Must have knowledge of Microsoft suite of software, to include: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.  Must have knowledge of administrative procedures, such as, filing, maintaining records, and establishing filing systems.  

Skills And Abilities: 

Strong organizational skills are required. Must be able to deal effectively with senior United States Government officials within and outside the US Embassy, as well as senior GOH officials.   Must have demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage a project with limited guidance and supervision and be able to effectively prioritize assignments.   Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, both in English and Spanish. Must be able to work under pressure, to deal with overlapping tasks, and to work independently when the INL Project Coordinator is away from the Mission.

Benefits and Other Info

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.

Private Health and Life insurance.

1. U.S. and Honduran holidays (20 per year approximately)
2. 14 days of vacation per year starting out. Increases progressively.
3. Performance-based reward every year.
4. Affiliation to a USD Retirement Fund.
5. Thirteenth- and Fourteenth-Month Bonus
6. Vacation Bonus
7. Payments on a biweekly basis. (26 pay periods a year)
8. If applicable, opportunities to travel abroad for training, and more.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.