Job Vacancies  at US Embassy Tanzania April 2021 Summary: The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Plumber Team Lead in the Facilities Maintenance Office.

● Supervises a workforce of six skilled employees engaged in residential plumbing and repairs. Plans and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance as well the installation of plumbing fixtures and equipment. Supervises subordinates for the installation of above ground water tanks, sand filters and water pumps. Responsible and accountable for total Quality Control on all work performed by workers assigned to this position. Reviews work orders and estimates manpower requirements and ascertains materials are available in advance of committing work force to the job tasks. Oversees make ready projects and contractors to provide quality results. Provides on-the-job training in trade skills and shop practice and is responsible for all first level guidance functions including efficient use of equipment and material. Delegates accountability down to subordinates by making sure that repairs are undertaken correctly, effectively and in a timely manner.

● Dispatches workers for the repair and installation of equipment and schedules preventive maintenance of all plumbing equipment, appliances and filtration systems. Maintains maintenance records and accountability for all labor, supplies and tools used on site. Ensures all work orders have the correct materials listed and hours are accurately reported. Incumbent performs skilled hands on training tasks and explains any blueprints available for the job. Assists and helps develop realistic Preventive Maintenance plans, and schedules. Ensures work orders are retuned to Work Order Clerks in a very timely manner.

● Responsibilities include identification by subordinates of required spare parts, replacement parts, new equipment installation and Scheduled Preventive and Corrective maintenance on all residences. Estimates materials months and weeks in advance of make ready season and submits purchase requests to help augment materials on hand to facilitate speedy and seamless work flow. Assists with annual budget estimates for stock materials. Back to top

● Three years of experience in plumbing maintenance, inspection and repair is required.

● Secondary School (Form IV) is required. 3 years of vocational training in plumbing from a recognized vocational training institute is required. Evaluations:

● Good working knowledge in English and Fluent in Kiswahili is required. (this may be tested)

● Optional: Class B & D driver’s license is required.

The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources Assistant in the HR Section.

● Manages the local recruitment and onboarding program. This includes developing strategic recruitment best practices and following polices and guidelines to prepare vacancy announcements, qualifying applicants (forwarding only those qualified to supervisors), facilitating testing and interviewing, consulting with the selecting official on candidates, and managing onboarding processes as appropriate. Uses the Department approved Electronic Recruitment Application as the applicant management tool and ensures compliance with its use. Partners with the selecting official to develop a strategic recruitment plan for the vacancy. Advises selecting official on recruitment standards, hiring preferences and ensures compliance regarding EEO, nepotism, and other prohibitions.  Responsible for creating and delivering all communication to applicants.

● Responsible for processing of all types of personnel actions, including employment, within range increases (WRIs), reassignments, extensions, suspensions, leave without pay, grade retentions, resignations, reduction-in-force (RIF), separations, retirements, and correction actions via OPS for all LE Staff. Conducts orientation/briefing sessions for new employees and informs them of post’s policies. Explains terms and conditions of employment, benefits and allowances.

● Manages post’s training program for LE Staff as per the allocated budget for each fiscal year on courses administered through Foreign Service Institute (FSI) or other various training institutes. Provides assistance with finding relevant courses, schedules and logistical arrangements for workshop participants.  Official Residence

● Facilitates hiring of ORE staff of Ambassador/Deputy Chief of Mission/Consul General which includes advertising vacant positions, screening of applications, arranging interviews with hiring officials, and coordinating with Regional Security Office (RSO) for security clearances and medical service provider for medical clearances of selected applicants.  Prepares contract/conditions of employment.  Provides guidance and advice to the Front Office in relation to their staff employment.

● Oversees development and maintenance of all HR information resource files including HR subject matter files and Official Personnel Folders (OPFs).  Ensures all OPFs and evaluation folders are properly secured, and that access is limited to authorized personnel. Extracts information from various automated and written files to generate a variety of recurring draft reports and statistical data for the HR section. Maintains Mission’s staffing pattern, adding/deleting authorized positions, posting all types of action affecting employees in each position, such as new titles, grades, step increases, and due date of WRIs. Makes recommendations in the event that a major staff restructuring is required for a specific section.

This standard job position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency. Back to top

● Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or administrative field is required.   Education Requirements: Completion of two years of general college studies is required. Evaluations:

● Good working knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in English is required. Good working knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in Kiswahili is required.

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