About
- Announcement Number:
- Nairobi-2026-042
- Hiring Agency:
- Embassy Nairobi
- Position Title:
- American Citizen Services (ACS) Assistant (Somali)
- Open Period:
- 01/23/2026 – 02/05/2026Format MM/DD/YYYY
- Vacancy Time Zone:
- GMT+3
- Series/Grade:
- LE – 1420 8
- Salary:
- KES KSh2,632,247 – KES KSh4,474,828 /Per Year
- Work Schedule:
- Full-time – 40 hour work week
- Promotion Potential:
- LE-8
- Duty Location(s):
- 1 Vacancy in
Nairobi, KE
- Telework Eligible:
- No
- For More Info:
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HR Section
020-363-6000
NairobiRecruitment@state.gov
Overview
- Hiring Path:
- • Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- Current Employees of the Mission
Former employees of the Mission who were separated due to RIF after January 23, 2025
USEFM and MOH (EFM FP salary determined by Washington D.C.) - Security Clearance Required:
- Public Trust – Background Investigation
- Appointment Type
- Permanent
- Appointment Type Details:
- Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period
- Marketing Statement:
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- Summary:
- The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week)
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.
- Supervisory Position:
- No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
- Travel Required:
- 25% or less
Travel required within Post’s consular district in Somalia to include outreach events.
Duties
The American Citizen Services (ACS) Assistant provides both passport, citizenship, and special consular services for U.S. citizens in Post’s consular district. Serves as one of the primary points of contact for U.S. citizens in the consular district and maintains a network of public and private sector contacts who may be able to assist U.S. citizens. Communicates directly with citizenship applicants and U.S. citizens in distress and assists in the preparation of emergency messaging and website updates. Works with the ACS Chief, consular officers and other Post staff on crisis preparedness and response. Performs administrative duties and supports other consular section units as required.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE:
Minimum two years of administrative work, case management, or customer service work experience is required.
Knowledge
Knowledge of local cultural, social, and legal environment.
- Education Requirements:
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- Completion of high school.
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- Completion of two years of college or university studies is required.
Documentation of same must be submitted.
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- Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE:
English Level 4 (Fluent, Speaking/Writing/Reading) is required. (This may be tested)
Somali Level 4 (Fluent, Speaking/Writing/Reading) is required. (This may be tested)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and skills of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point are required. Must be able to act independently and exercise sound judgment at all times. Initiative, common sense, and tact are required to meet unexpected and unique situations. Discretion is required to uphold privacy rights of U.S. citizen customers. Must be able to maintain working relationships with local officials; this includes representing Post with high-level contacts. Must be able to work professionally and productively with contacts and customers from all backgrounds.
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.
- Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
EFM benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Other Information:
- HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights *** IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to Apply
- How to Apply:
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Certificate clearance.
To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
- Required Documents:
- 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 this position.
All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• High School Certificate
• Proof of two years of University Studies
• Curriculum Vitae (cv)Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable) - Next Steps:
- Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
