Cashier
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
Ordinarily Resident (OR)* / Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR)*
POSITION: Cashier, FSN-8
OPENING DATE: April 30, 2008
CLOSING DATE: May 13, 2008
WORK HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours/week
If a candidate is selected, who does not meet the required experience he/she will be placed at the developmental grade level of the position.
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NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul is seeking an individual for the position of Cashier with Financial Management Office (FMO).
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The incumbent serves as Principal Class ‘B’ Cashier (Supervisory) for the consolidated cashier operations for U.S Embassy Kabul, and USAID Mission Kabul with an authorized advance of $500,000 at a post with a full range of cashier and cash management duties, including employee payroll, vendor payment processing, receipt of collections, provision of accommodation exchange and the reconciliation of financial transactions.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
Education: Completion of secondary (High) school, with some collegiate or equivalent study in accounting and financing is required.
Experience: Three years of progressive responsible work in technical/clerical accounting or bookkeeping with at least one year performing cashiering work at the next lower grade or the equivalent. Some payroll experience with UN, NGO, or western embassy is required.
Language: Level 4 (Fluent) speaking/reading in English and Dari languages is required.
Knowledge: Must have a good knowledge of local banking practices and procedures. Must also possess good knowledge of serviced agency requirements regarding cash management, and able to pass the Basic Cashiering Examination in order to receive a permanent Cashier’s designation.
Abilities and Skills: Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite is required. Must be skilled in the use of basic office equipment including calculator, cash counter, copier printer and computer, must be able to perform multiple functions concurrently and manage and account for all cash on hand. Must be able to reconcile accounts and maintain daily accountability in order to provide uninterrupted and mission critical services to the U.S. Embassy.
SELECTION PROCESS
When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-612); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Attention: Vacancy Announcement 08-32
Or through e-mail to this address: kabuljobs@state.gov
Applications must be removed from the envelopes before dropping to the Embassy application box at the front gate of the Embassy by no later than the closing date of the specific vacancy. Applications without a specific vacancy number or received after the closing date will not be considered. See Employment Opportunities on website: http://kabul.usembassy.gov
*DEFINITIONS
Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniformed service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 13, 2008
The US Mission in Afghanistan 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.