Common Services Assistant Material Management

Summary of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Property and Material Officer, the employee develops a program for the maintenance, repairs, upkeep of property (Official Residence, Chancery , Staff Quarters etc.); maintains working relations with appropriate suppliers and contractors; supervises the work of contractors and technicians; determines the service requirements for regular maintenance of key systems; gathers data to support the development of the budget for the operation and maintenance of the Chancery and Official Residence; leads on all contracts relating to the Official Residence and Chancery, following any applicable contractual obligations; prepares all invoices/financial documents relating to properties and materiel management; and performs other duties as needed.

 

Area of Selection:

This selection process is open to external applicants eligible to live and work in Ethiopia at the time of appointment and to mission employees occupying an indeterminate or term position, including emergency employees. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Ethiopia. 

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• University Degree

 

Language:

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Fluency in spoken and written Amharic

 

Experience:

• Work experience in supervising contractors and/or technical workers
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in providing office administration support, including tasks such as maintaining records and filing systems, preparing routine reports, handling invoices or procurement documents, and coordinating supplies. 

 

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

 

Knowledge:

 

Competencies:

• Attention to detail   
• Judgement and Discretion
• Initiative and action oriented 
• Adaptability and Flexibility 

 

Abilities: 

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to supervise contractors 
• Ability to work under pressure, plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work courteously and effectively in a multinational team.
• Ability to effectively communicate in both English and Amharic writing and orally

 

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Civil, Electromechanical)  or related field degree (Construction, Project Management)
• Experience working in a diplomatic mission, a government agency, or an international organization;
• Experience working in Project Management or Construction
• Experience working with SAP or similar software

 

Operational Requirements: 

• Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week;
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work overtime as required (sometimes at short notice)
• Must be willing to sometimes be available on call outside normal business hours
• Must be willing to accept that leave & vacation might be limited during the period of June to August
• Adhere to Government of Canada's Code on Values & Ethics

 

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

- Other conditions of employment:

Before an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a local address as proof of residence in the specific city, region or country so that if selected, it will appear on the offer letter

 

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English and Amharic. 
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Embassy of Canada to Ethiopia which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.