US Embassy in Zambia
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 23/2018
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement.
POSITION: Supply Supervisor
OPENING DATE: May 14, 2018
CLOSING DATE: May 28, 2018
WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 40 hours/Week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-7 (Starting salary ZMW 145,723.94 p.a.); Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-07* (Starting salary $ 43,031 p.a.) *Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Supply Supervisor.
NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent provides effective overall day-to-day management of the expendable supply function within the GSO section. The position is supervised by the Property and Supply Supervisor and supervises five staff members consisting of office supply, expendables and receiving teams.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required 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.
1. EDUCATION: Successful completion of senior secondary school is required. A college diploma in either warehousing, logistics, purchasing and supply, supply chain management or business administration is also required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in warehousing and
supply, and/or logistics is required. One (1) year of additional supervisory experience is required.
3. LANGUAGE: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) English and level (Fluent) IV of one local language is required. (English language proficiency will be tested).
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Excellent ability to maintain systematized control over large valuable inventory, much of which is small bulk items is required. The ability to think and act under pressure is also required. Additionally, a valid driver’s license is required. High attention to detail, scrupulou honesty and good management skills are required.
5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of pertinent post policy and US Government regulations, particularly the Foreign Affairs Manual General Services Operations section (6 FAM) is required. Ability to work with the PASS software suite and the relevant stock control software is required. A good knowledge of local conditions, customs, and procedures is also required.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at https://zm.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office on telephone number +260-211-357000 extension 7284, 7153 and 7136 or by emailing [email protected].