Procurement Agent FSN-07

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Job Summary

Procurement Agent FSN-07

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks including the purchase of goods and services from local and off shore sources. Follows up on orders, and notifies customers on the status of their orders. Provides assistance to requesting offices in the ordering process as needed ensuring that Mission policies, State Department Regulations, and USG procurement regulations are strictly adhered to.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address required qualifications criteria listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

VA 17-042 - Full Performance Level:
1. EDUCATION: Completion of High school is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and related fields is required, at least two of which UN, NGO or western Embassy

VA 17-042T - Training Level:
1. EDUCATION: Completion of High school is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: Two years of progressively responsible experience in procurement and related fields is required, at least two of which UN, NGO or western Embassy

3. LANGUAGE: Level III (good working knowledge) of English, Dari and Pashto languages is required.

4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Able to use Microsoft Work, Outlook, Excel, Internet, Google, etc. Be able to type 20-30 wpm on a computer be able to read and understand cataloging and on-line ordering instructions, ability to read, understand and follow complicated DOS and Federal procurement regulations, instructions and procedures.

5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Familiar with and knowledge of local sources of supply. Knowledge of DOS procurement regulations and procedures. Must understand local pricing practices, how credit cards work and good working knowledge of internet search engines.
Able to use Microsoft Work, Outlook, Excel, Internet, Google, etc. Be able to type 20-30 wpm on a computer be able to read and understand cataloging and on-line ordering instructions, ability to read, understand and follow complicated DOS and Federal procurement regulations, instructions and procedures.

Submission Guideline

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. high school certificate, transcripts, bachelor degree etc.), if you do not attach educational documents your application will not be considered for this position.


WHERE TO APPLY:

Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy Kabul

Subject line must be: (Procurement Agent VA 17-042/17-042T) or your application may not be considered.

Functional Area

Procurement

Countries

Submission Email

kabuljobs@state.gov

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