Sept.

17, 2020
U.S. Mission Nairobi

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2020-040

Position Title: Management Data Analyst

Opening Period: 09/21/2020 – 10/02/2020

Series: FSN-105

Salary/Grade: Position Grade: FSN-7; FP-7

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Source

(Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: 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.

https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of
Administrative Management Assistant.

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)

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

Supervisory Position: No

Duties: The incumbent is responsible for the data analytics of the Management Section. He/She will
serve as Mission Kenya’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) subject matter expert (SME). The SME
maintains the most up-to-date and in-depth knowledge and analysis on government ERP systems in order
to inspect, clean, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information to support
sound decision-making. The Management Data Analyst reports to an Information Management Specialist
in the Information Programs Center (IPC).
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Qualifications and Evaluations

EDUCATION: A University or College diploma in Data Science, Information Technology (IT),

Business Management, or Administration is required.

EXPERIENCE: 2 years of proven Administrator working experience in either Data Analysis, Business
Process Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Quality Management, Statistics, Economics,
Mathematics, Inventory Management, Project Management is required. Experience utilizing business
intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau along with proficiency in Python or R programming
languages oriented towards data sciences would be preferred.

Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level IV English (Fluent, Speaking/Reading/Writing) (This may be tested), is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Must have substantial knowledge of using analytical methods involving the use of qualitative and
quantitative techniques for metrics analysis.
• Must be proficient with data analysis and telecommunications technology using industry and or
proprietary tools for managing projects.
• Experience utilizing business intelligence tools and software such as Power BI and Tableau to
transform data into actionable insights.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have working understanding of a customer support, project, and inventory management, as
well as procurement activities.
• Must possess analytical, research and Statistical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze,
interpret, and disseminate significant amounts of information with critical attention to detail and
accuracy. Adept in queries, report writing and presentation of findings.
• Must be proficient in the use of business intelligence software such as Power BI, Tableau, R, Python,
or similar applications.
• Must be proficient in SharePoint, MS Project, MS Office Suite applications (especially Excel), or
similar applications.
• Must be able to develop plans and visual aids including presentations, wire diagrams, organization
charts, process maps, and other aids.

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

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.

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
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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”), 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 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: https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-
Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf

THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs ONLY:

1. Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90
calendar days of employment are not eligible to apply.

2. Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment
may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw
their candidacy for the first position in writing.

3. The following may also be considered when determining successful candidacy: nepotism,
conflicts of interest, budget, etc.

4. ** If selected, EFMs are expected to serve in the positon for at least one year from the date of hire,
and their sponsor’s tour of duty must allow sufficient time for this.

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How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain a Local Security Certification.

Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following for consideration:
https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)

• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if
applicable)
• University or College diploma in Data Science, Information Technology (IT), Business
Management, or Administration (Mandatory)

What to Expect Next: 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 the duties, responsibilities, required
qualifications, etc. may be obtained from the recruitment website.

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya

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Cleared: Mary Foley

Andu Debebe