Information Management Assistant (USEFMs Only) at U.S. Embassy to Kenya
Information Management Assistant (USEFMs Only) at the
U.S. Embassy Nairobi
- Announcement
Number: Nairobi-2025-054-EFM
- Hiring
Agency: Embassy Nairobi
- Position
Title: Information Management Assistant (USEFMs Only)
- Open
Period: October 8, 2025 – October 22, 2025
- Vacancy
Time Zone: GMT+3
- Series/Grade: FP
– 1805 7
- Salary: (USD)
$0 Per Year (Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.)
- Work
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Promotion
Potential: FP-7
- Duty
Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya
- Telework
Eligible: No
Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi is seeking eligible and
qualified U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) for
the position of Information Management Assistant. The successful
candidate will serve as part of the Diplomatic Technology (DT) Customer
Engagement team, providing front-line IT and customer service support to
embassy staff. This position requires a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin
working within a reasonable period (4 weeks) after receiving agency
authorization and/or security clearance.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
Duties and Responsibilities
The Information Management Assistant (Diplomatic
Technology Assistant) is responsible for providing first-level IT support,
responding to customer inquiries both in person and through remote
communication channels such as email, chat, and self-service request systems.
The role requires limited system administration privileges to resolve user
issues and maintain system functionality in both classified and unclassified
environments.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Service
Desk Support, Operations, and Systems Administration (70%)
Provide user support on classified and unclassified systems, assist with user accounts, troubleshoot IT issues, and collaborate with technical teams to resolve complex problems. - Event
& VIP IT Support (15%)
Offer on-site IT support for official and high-level events. - Training,
Knowledge Management, and Cybersecurity (15%)
Conduct user training, promote cybersecurity awareness, and support knowledge management initiatives.
Note: The incumbent may be assigned additional duties as
required by the agency.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements
- Experience: At
least 2 years of experience in an office or
administrative setting providing IT or customer support, including use of
office productivity tools and troubleshooting applications.
- Education: Successful
completion of at least two years of full-time post-secondary study at
a college or university.
Language
- English: Level
IV (Fluent) – speaking, reading, and writing (this may be tested).
Skills and Abilitie
- Proficiency
in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or OpenOffice.
- Strong
problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to work with people from diverse cultural and technical backgrounds.
- Eagerness
to learn and develop hands-on technical skills.
- Position
requires Top Secret clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair
treatment to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual
orientation.
Benefits and Other Information
- Agency
Benefits: Discussed directly with the Human Resources Office.
- Pay
Plan: Determined at the time of the conditional offer.
Hiring Preference Selection Process
Preference will be given in the following order:
- AEFM /
USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
- AEFM /
USEFM
- FS on
LWOP and CS with reemployment rights
Applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must submit
supporting documentation (e.g., DD-214 or certification letter).
Application Deadline: October 22, 2025
Consular Associate (USEFMs Only) at U.S. Embassy to Kenya
Consular Associate – U.S. Embassy Nairobi
- Announcement
Number: Nairobi-2025-053-EFM
- Hiring
Agency: U.S. Embassy Nairobi
- Position
Title: Consular Associate (USEFMs Only)
- Open
Period: 08 October 2025 – 22 October 2025
- Work
Schedule: Part-time – 20 hours per week
- Promotion
Potential: FP-6
- Series/Grade: FP
– 1405 7/8
- Duty
Location: 1 Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya
- Telework
Eligible: No
Overview
Who May Apply:
This position is open to U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All
Agencies.
For USEFM – FS is FP. Actual FS salary will be determined by Washington D.C.
- Appointment
Type: Definite – Not to Exceed 5 Years
- Security
Clearance Required: Secret / Confidential Clearance
- Supervisory
Position: No
- Relocation
Expenses Reimbursed: No
- Travel
Required: Not Required
Start Date:
The selected candidate must be able to begin work within a reasonable period of
time following receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications.
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Consular Officer, the
Consular Associate performs a wide range of responsibilities in the American
Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit,
and/or Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU).
The incumbent provides consular services to U.S. citizens,
conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, assists in investigations and
validation studies, and handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S.
and host government officials, and other stakeholders.
This position requires the ability to secure and maintain a
Secret-level security clearance.
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience:
- Minimum
two (2) years of office administration experience (for FP-07 level), OR
- One
(1) year of office administration experience (for FP-08 level).
Education:
- Completion
of High School is required.
Language:
- Level
IV (Fluent) in English (Speaking, Reading, Writing) is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency
in MS Office Suite and general computer applications.
- Strong
organizational, filing, and communication skills.
- Ability
to draft official correspondence and reports.
- Accuracy
in data entry and error detection in consular systems.
- Tact,
discretion, and sound judgment in dealing with the public under sensitive
circumstances.
- Ability
to learn and apply U.S. and host-country laws and regulations.
- Must
be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair
treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual
orientation.
Benefits
For USEFMs, benefits should be discussed directly with the
Human Resources Office.
The pay plan will be assigned upon issuance of the conditional offer letter.
Hiring Preference Order
- AEFM
/ USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
- AEFM
/ USEFM
- FS on
LWOP and CS with reemployment rights
Applicants claiming Veterans Preference must submit a copy
of their DD-214 or equivalent documentation.
How to Apply
All applicants must be able to obtain and hold a Secret
Clearance.
Required Documents:
- Proof
of Education (Certificate/Diploma)
- Resume/CV
- Supporting
documents as applicable (DD-214, SF-50, etc.)
Failure to provide the required documents by the closing
date may result in disqualification.
Application Deadline: 22nd October 2025
ogistician at U.S. Embassy to Kenya
Basic Function of the Position:
Provides technical security support and services to posts in
its respective geographic region. Manages the ESC/ESO inventory and is
responsible for supply chain management, logistics operations, procurement, and
inventory reconciliation of technical systems and equipment maintained by the
ESC/ESO at its post of residence and constituent posts throughout the region.
Assists with office administrative duties, travel arrangements, and tracking
the office travel budget.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE:
At least three (3) years of logistics and/or administrative experience
gained in an office setting is required.
- Knowledge
of basic administrative office skills and customer service.
Education Requirements:
- Completion
of high school, secondary school or equivalent academic qualification is
required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Organizational
ability, written communications, travel preparation and planning skills.
- Detail
oriented, resourceful, self-motivated and have the ability to work
independently.
- Excellent
interpersonal and team working skills.
- Ability
to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask and prioritize
workloads.
- Due to
the frequent requirement to move materials, must be capable of handling
boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Proficient
in computer programs used by the Department of State including Microsoft
Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Ability
to hold a Secret clearance.
Consular Associate — (USEFMs only)
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 time of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Post management is
temporarily suspending the use of Highest Previous Rate (HPR) to establish
initial salaries at levels above Step one of the grade
- Salary:Not
Specified
- Series/Grade:FP
– 1405 – 6/7/8
- Agency:Embassy
Nairobi
- Position
Info:
- Location:Nairobi,
KE
- Close
Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)09/01/2025
Human Resources Assistant (USDH Portfolio) – USEFMs Only
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 time of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Post management is
temporarily suspending the use of Highest Previous Rate (HPR) to establish
initial salaries at levels above Step one of the grade…
- Salary:(USD)
$52,864 – (USD) $77,632/Biweekly
- Series/Grade:FP
– 0305 – 7
- Agency:Embassy
Nairobi
- Position
Info:
- Location:Nairobi,
KE
- Close
Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)09/01/2025
Political Assistant with substitution – USEFMs ONLY
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. Post management is
temporarily suspending the use of Highest Previous Rate (HPR) to establish
initial salaries at levels above Step one of the grade of the…
- Salary:Not
Specified
- Series/Grade:FP
– 1605 – 5
- Agency:Embassy
Nairobi
- Position
Info:
- Location:Nairobi,
KE
- Close
Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)09/01/2025
Roving Secretary (Administrative Assistant) – USEFMs Only
The work schedule for this position is: WAE – Intermittent
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period
of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or
their candidacy may end. Post management is temporarily suspending the use of
Highest Previous Rate (HPR) to establish initial salaries at levels above Step
one of the grade of the position….
- Salary:Not
Specified
- Series/Grade:FP
– 0120 – 8
- Agency:Embassy
Nairobi
- Position
Info:
- Location:Nairobi,
KE
- Close
Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)09/01/2025
Roving Secretary (Administrative Assistant) – USEFMs Only
The work schedule for this position is: WAE – Intermittent
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period
of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or
their candidacy may end. Post management is temporarily suspending the use of
Highest Previous Rate (HPR) to establish initial salaries at levels above Step
one of the grade of the position..
- Salary:Not
Specified
- Series/Grade:FP
– 0120 – 7
- Agency:Embassy
Nairobi
- Position
Info:
- Location:Nairobi,
KE
- Close
Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)09/01/2025
ECONOMIC ASSISTANT – USEFMs ONLY
The work schedule for this position is: 32 – 40 hours per
week Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable
period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Post management is
temporarily suspending the use of Highest Previous Rate (HPR) to establish
initial salaries at levels above Step one of the grade…
- Salary:Not
Specified
- Series/Grade:FP
– 1505 – 6
- Agency:Embassy
Nairobi
- Position
Info:
- Location:Nairobi,
KE
- Close
Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)09/01/2025
Political Assistant with Substitution at U.S. Embassy to Kenya
Duties
The Political Associate is responsible for a broad range of
analytical reporting, information gathering, and advocacy on host country
political issues. Assists the political section in developing policies and
programs for the host country, taking into account local social and political
conditions and trends and U.S. objectives. Must be able to obtain and hold a
Top Secret clearance for handling classified information.
EXPERIENCE:
Option 1
Education: A bachelor’s degree in political
science, law, journalism, international relations, or public policy is
required.
EXPERIENCE: At least three years in a job involving
research, analysis, advocacy, and/or program management on issues related to
political science, national security, international business and economics,
international relations, education, human rights, communications, law, or
development is required.
OR
Option 2
Education: 2 years of college/university studies
EXPERIENCE: At least five years in a job involving research,
analysis, advocacy, and/or program management on issues related to political
science, national security, international business and economics, international
relations, education, human rights, communications, law, or development is
required.
OR
Option 3
Education: High School diploma
EXPERIENCE: At least seven years in a job involving
research, analysis, advocacy, and/or program management on issues related to
political science, national security, international business and economics,
international relations, education, human rights, communications, law, or
development is required
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Extensive knowledge and
understanding of U.S. foreign policy objectives in Kenya, particularly related
to democratic and governance sector is required. Thorough knowledge and deep
understanding of Kenyan political institutions and social and development issues
is required. Good understanding of host country constitution, laws, and legal
decisions related to human rights issues, political trends and the operations
of NGOs in the democracy and governance sector is required.
Education Requirements:
Option 1
- Education: A
bachelor’s degree in political science, law, journalism, international
relations, or public policy is required.
- EXPERIENCE:
At least three years in a job involving research, analysis, advocacy,
and/or program management on issues related to political science, national
security, international business and economics, international relations,
education, human rights, communications, law, or development is required.
OR
Option 2
- Education:
2 years of college/university studies
- EXPERIENCE:
At least five years in a job involving research, analysis, advocacy,
and/or program management on issues related to political science, national
security, international business and economics, international relations,
education, human rights, communications, law, or development is required.
OR
Option 3
- Education:
High School diploma
- EXPERIENCE:
At least seven years in a job involving research, analysis, advocacy,
and/or program management on issues related to political science, national
security, international business and economics, international relations,
education, human rights, communications, law, or development is
requiredEvaluations:
LANGUAGE: English Level 4 – Fluent;
written/spoken, including the ability to translate.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Strong oral and written
communication skills are required to develop and maintain relationships with
external contacts, analyze and report on human rights and political issues, and
provide policy and program recommendations to Embassy officials. Strong organizational
skills. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high productivity environment
independently with limited supervision of day-to-day activities.
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.
Administrative Clerk (Security Escort) – USEFMs Only
The work schedule for this position is Part Time (20 number
of hours per week) Start date: This position may not open until Summer 2025.
Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of
receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their
candidacy may end.
Salary:Not Specified
Series/Grade:FP – 0105 – 9
Agency:Embassy Nairobi
Position Info:
Location:Nairobi, KE
Close Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)08/05/2025
Announcement #: Nairobi-2025-040-EFM
Information Management Assistant – USEFMs Only
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 time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Salary:(USD) $0/Per Year
Series/Grade:FP – 1805 – 7
Agency:Embassy Nairobi
Position Info:
Location:Nairobi, KE
Close Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)08/05/2025
Announcement #: Nairobi-2025-041 EFM
Mailroom Supervisor – USEFMs Only
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 time of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Salary:Not Specified
Series/Grade:FP – 0130 – 7
Agency:Embassy Nairobi
Position Info:
Location:Nairobi, KE
Close Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)08/05/2025
Announcement #: Nairobi-2025-042-EFM
Residential Security Coordinator (USEFMs Only)
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time 40 hours
per week Start date: This position is anticipated to open Summer 2025.
Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of
receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their
candidacy may end.
Salary:Not Specified
Series/Grade:FP – 0701 – 7
Agency:Embassy Nairobi
Position Info:
Location:Nairobi, KE
Close Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)08/10/2025
Announcement #: Nairobi-2025-044-EFM PT
Consular Associate — (USEFMs only)
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 time of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Salary:Not Specified
Series/Grade:FP – 1405 – 6/7/8
Agency:Embassy Nairobi
Position Info:
Location:Nairobi, KE
Close Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)08/11/2025
Announcement #: Nairobi-2025-043-EFM
Consular Associate — (USEFMs only)
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 time of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Salary:Not Specified
Series/Grade:FP – 1405 – 6/7/8
Agency:Embassy Nairobi
Position Info:
Location:Nairobi, KE
Close Date:
(MM/DD/YYYY)08/11/2025
Registered Nurse – Part Time (USEFMs ONLY)
- Announcement
Number:Nairobi-2025-034-EF
- Hiring
Agency:Embassy Nairobi
- Position
Title:Registered Nurse – Part Time (USEFMs ONLY)
- Open
Period:07/16/2025 – 07/24/2025
- Series/Grade:FP
– 0510 5
- Salary:USD
$33,073.5 – USD $48,570 /Per Year
- Work
Schedule:Part-time – 20 hours per week.
- Promotion
Potential:FP-5
- Duty
Location(s):1 Vacancy in Nairobi, KE
Community Liaison Office Coordinator (USEFMs Only)
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time 40 hrs per
week. Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable
period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Salary:(USD)
$66,147 – (USD) $97,140/Per Year
- Series/Grade:FP
– 0105 – 5
- Agency:Embassy
Nairobi
- Position
Info:
- Location:Nairobi,
KE
- Close
Date: (MM/DD/YYYY)07/31/2025
Human Resources Assistant (USDH Portfolio) – USEFMs Only
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time, 40 hours
per week Start date: This position is anticipated to open Summer 2025.
Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of
receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their
candidacy may end.
- Salary:(USD)
$52,864 – (USD) $77,632/Biweekly
- Series/Grade:FP
– 0305 – 7
- Agency:Embassy
Nairobi
- Position
Info:
- Location:Nairobi,
KE
- Close
Date: (MM/DD/YYYY)08/01/2025