Position Title & Grade: Purchasing Agent, FSN-8*; FP-6* Closing Date: June 17, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: FSN-48/2008 OPEN TO : All interested candidates POSITION : Purchasing Agent, FSN-8*; FP-6* OPENING DATE : June 4, 2008 CLOSING DATE : June 17, 2008 WORK HOURS : Full time; 40 hours/ week. SALARY : *Not-ordinarily Resident (Position Grade: FSN-8* or FP-6 NOR) *Ordinarily Resident: Rp. 89,656,268,,- p.a. (Full performance starting salary) NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT UNDER HOST GOVERNMENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS. The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta is seeking an individual for the position of Purchasing Agent (Pos. No: NMU-141) in NAMRU-2 BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION: The incumbent provides management, supervision, and direction to all Foreign Service National (FSN) and U.S. Government Civil Service Temporary Hire (GS Temp) employee in the Procurement and Receiving/Warehouse Branches and technical assistance to the Customer Service Branch. The position requires expertise in contract management, procurement directives, public relations and computer operations QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 1. Bachelor degree in Commerce/Business, or equivalent, from accredited College or University is required. 2. Must have progressively responsible experience in Materials Management and Contracting with experience in Warehouse management and local custom regulations. 3. Level IV (fluent) in speaking/reading/writing both in English and Bahasa is required. 4. Must be able to demonstrate managerial knowledge, inventory control, storage, distribution and cataloging supply identification systems, procurement and other related supply functions. Must have understanding of customs regulations. Should be able to consolidate pricing data and develop a pre-negotiation objective, and then conduct negotiations. 5. Must have ability to lead and motivate subordinates to perform effectively. Fluency in current computer applications and the ability to create specific programs for procurement. Must possess a high degree of independent judgment. Must be able to evaluate work statements for all types of contracts, issue solicitations, receive sealed bids, and analyze prices and quality proposals. TO APPLY: Interested applicants for this position must meet all the minimum requirements of the position applied and should submit the following or the application will not be considered: Complete Application for U.S. Federal Employment form (OF-612 in Word documents or OF-612 in PDF files ) and or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provide the same information as an OF-612; plus Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above Write the position number and title in subject line of email or on the top left side of the envelope US Embassy discourages applicant sending photograph. NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT UNDER HOST GOVERNMENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS. When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (EFMs) 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 Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. (As required): The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a level II (for FSN) security clearance. Applicants who are not Indonesian must have a visa status which authorizes employment in Indonesia and must be submitted at the time of application. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Office Attention: Human Resources Officer U.S. Embassy Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan 5 Jakarta 10110 Or E-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]