Brief Description of Position: The incumbent serves as the Program Assistant to the Program Office, providing both administrative and programmatic support. In this role, s/he will manage general administrative functions for the Program Office, such as managing office internal communications, records, and logistics, and perform other secretarial duties. In addition, s/he will assist and backstop Program Office personnel on all program functions ranging from budgeting, program design and management, and communications. S/he will be supervised by the Supervisory Program Officer or designee.
Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications.
Malian citizens or local residents at the time of application;
Minimum of college degree in business management, social sciences, administration, or similar field of study.
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experiences in administration, development assistance, or related work.
French and English language proficiency at Level IV is required. S/he must be capable of drafting error free routine correspondence and translations in English and French.
A sound working knowledge of the nature and goals of foreign assistance programming. A general knowledge of USG programming methods and procedures and a strong capacity in general administration, database management and record keeping is necessary.
How to obtain Solicitation: Detailed statement of duties and the qualification requirements for the position are available on the USAID website https://www.usaid.gov/mali/partnership-opportunities/local-vacancy and U.S. Embassy website https://mali.usembassy.gov
Where to submit application:
Email Applications:  submit your application on bamakohrmvacancies@usaid.gov
Local Address for Application Submission:
Supervisory Executive Officer
U.S Agency for International Development
BP 34, Bamako-Mali
Application deadline is March 14, 2017 at 5:00 pm