The US Embassy Dakar hiring Housing Clerk

The US Embassy Dakar hiring Housing Clerk

  • Salary : 9,374,796 CFA/year
  • Application deadline: 02/23/2022

Job description

Incumbent serves as the direct liaison between all employees of all agencies for the Mission in Dakar and the utility companies that serve their residences. He/she is responsible for maintaining files and records for all utilities-related correspondence, invoices, claims, and work requests pertaining to the properties of the Mission. He/she intercedes with the utility company, landlord/agent, etc. on behalf of the employee or offices of the Mission where problems, issues or disagreements arise. He/she works under the direct supervision of Housing Supervisor.

Two years’ experience in office, clerical, accounting, or real estate employment is required.

Job requirements:

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • English level III (Good working knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required. (This may be tested)
  • French level IV (Fluent) Written/Speaking/Reading is required.

Skills and abilities

  • Level II typing ability (40 WPM) is required.
  • Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
  • Must be able to communicate well and work closely with American Officers and to negotiate with utility service personnel on behalf of the Embassy.
  • Persistence, determination and diplomacy in pursuing Embassy goals and objectives is required.
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