US Embassy Graduate Recruitment 2022

The U.S. Mission in Accra is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the positions below. We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. These positions are open to the public. 

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and/or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for any position.

GSO Assistant

Coordinates and assist the General Service Officer (GSO) in various duties with all section. Under general supervision of the GSO. The incumbent will primarily coordinate real estate and residential property search, inspection and make-ready services for the Embassy housing pool.

Coordinate work efforts of landlord, post facilities maintenance and property management staff, and agency collectives as required. This is a non-supervisory position and is directly supervised by the Supervisory GSO, FP-O1.

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Supervisory Warehouseman

The job holder works with one of the warehouse teams in the GSO section, responsible for coordinating the movement of materials in and out of the warehouse as well as ensuring supplies and other items in the warehouse are maintained as required.

Functions include safekeeping, storing, preparing and picking up materials to and from the warehouse. The job holder supervises two warehouse workers and three labourers. Reports to the warehouse supervisor.

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Human Resources Assistant

The incumbent provides a broad range of assistance to Human Resources Officer (HRO) and serves as backup when HRO is away from the post. Tracks and coordinates all the Foreign Service Employee Evaluation and Family Member Evaluation Reports for the Embassy. Manages the Family Member Program including the Overseas Seasonal Hire Programs. Coordinates security clearances for Family Members using eQIP.

Maintains Post Profile and provides adhoc reports to management upon request. Answers HR-related questions from employees and managers.

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Mail Room Supervisor

Under the supervision of the Information Programs Office, manages all unclassified pouch and diplomatic mail operations at the mailroom, supervising and rating seven (7) Mail Clerks who support all mailroom functions. Serves as primary local liaison with airport authorities, and mail handling contractors.

Sorts and distributes mail processes incoming diplomatic pouches and prepares diplomatic pouches for dispatch. Responsible for transportation, safeguarding, receipt and delivery of all incoming and outgoing DPO mail and unclassified diplomatic pouches. Maintains all required paperwork.

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Carpenter

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Carpentry Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repair work on the finish and interior assemblies, furnishings and fixtures in all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.

The job holder would repair, adjust and install doors, windows, hardware, wall, ceiling and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds; fixed furnishings; painting of various surfaces; and replacement specified glazing products with required installation materials.

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Painter

The incumbent performs generally skilled painting chores throughout the U.S. Mission. As a journeyman painter, incumbent paints inside and outside of homes and apartments as well as the Chancery. Mixes various paints and colors, treating all surfaces in a precise manner to account for the tropical climate of Ghana.

Uses solvents and other equipment to give a proper balance to all products used. Painting projects include but are not limited to all surfaces, doors, window frames, porches, fences and all inside areas as needed. Works on own unless required to teach other helpers in performing various chores. Must provide services which meet ICASS services standards. Works Directly under the supervision of the Facilities Maintenance officer.

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Assistant Community Liaison Coordinator

The Assistant Community Liaison Coordinator (A/CLO) fully assists the CLO Coordinator in developing and managing a program based on community demographics and post-specific needs. He/ She assists in all eight areas of CLO responsibilities as well as providing clerical and administrative support.

The A/CLO identifies needs within the post community and responds with effective programming, information and resources and referrals and provides orientation and information of interest to the Embassy community.

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Mail Clerk / Driver

The mailroom clerk performs all functions of the mailroom, including but not limited to; ILMS pouch receiving and outgoing preparation, Diplomatic Mail receiving and outgoing preparation, and computerised mail management system data entry and tracking. As mailroom clerk, provide exceptional customer service to pouch and DPO users. Reports to Mailroom Supervisor.

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Fuel / Vehicle Maintenance Clerk

Under the direct supervision of the motor pool supervisor, the job holder measures received and dispenses fuel, prepares quarterly workload statistics and weekly monthly reports on fuel usage, and enters the daily fuel dispensed into a recommended Fuel Management Information System (FMIS). 

The incumbent performs all responsibilities in measuring and dispensing fuel in a manner that will prevent safety and health hazards

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