U.S. Mission,Research and Evaluation Statistician Jobs in Rwanda

U.S.
Mission Kigali, Rwanda

Vacancy
Announcement Number: 2016-31

OPEN
TO:
All Interested Applicants

The
“Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply
for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a
“hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy an

nouncement.

POSITION:
Research and Evaluation Statistician

OPENING
DATE: August 17, 2016

CLOSING
DATE: August 31, 2016

WORK
HOURS: Full-time 40 hours/week

SALARY:
Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-11: 25,323,323 RWF Annual Gross Salary

Not-Ordinarily
Resident (NOR): FP-4: 54,610 USD

*Final
grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington.

The
selected candidate must be able to start work immediately after receipt of
agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications, or their candidacy may
not be considered.

ALL
ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE
REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The
U.S. Mission in Kigali, Rwanda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for
Research and Evaluation Statistician position.

NOTE:
Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact
applicants who are being considered. Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC
FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The
Research and Evaluation Statistician will serve on the science and evaluation
team as a Subject Matter Expert in the Division of Science, Epidemiology and
Strategic Information. The incumbent will provide expert technical advice and
perform professional activities in the fields of scientific work, research
methods, public health evaluations, epidemiology and bio-statistics, to support
and advance CDC- Rwanda’s scientific and clinical programs and implementing
partners under the

supervision
of the HMIS advisor. The incumbent will also provide technical advice on
advanced statistical issues to senior government officials in the areas of
research and evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:

Applicants
must address each required qualification listed below with specific information
supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the
applicant is not qualified.

:
Completion of a Master’s degree in Bio-statistics or Epidemiology or an
MSc or MPH specializing in Bio-statistics, epidemiology or research
methods, or equivalent with extensive experience in operational research
and implementation science or related fields is required.
:
Minimum 5 years’ experience in scientific setting in Bio-Statistics,
epidemiology or research methods is required. Experience working with the
MOH and other governmental agencies is also required.
:
Level IV (fluent) of English is required. (This will be tested.)
SKILLS
AND ABILITIES:
Skills necessary to write clear, concise documents, reports, technical
papers, contracts, as well as instructional materials. Ability to analyze
and evaluate a variety of data, train others in data description and
analysis. Computer proficiency (MS WORD, Excel, and Internet) is required.
Knowledge in statistical software, excellent interpersonal skills, strong
critical thinking skills and scientific communication skills is required.
JOB
KNOWLEDGE:
Strong background in statistical and epidemiologic concepts and methods
associated with epidemiologic research, survey and surveillance studies.
Knowledge in developing protocols for program evaluations, operations
research, surveys, and surveillance. Knowledge and expertise in
epidemiology, field investigations and surveillance. Knowledge and
expertise in training methodologies and evaluation. Knowledge in
international research ethical guidelines.

FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION: The
complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities
may be obtained on our website and/or by contacting the Human Resources Office
on email:
KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

HIRING
PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: When qualified, 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:

AEFM
/ USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM
/ USEFM
FS
on LWOP**

*
IMPORTANT: Applicants
who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of
the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or
Discharge

From
Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs. If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference,
applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility. If the written
documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the
closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will
not be considered in the application process. Mission HR’s decision on
eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation
is final.

**
This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

ADDITIONAL
SELECTION CRITERIA:

Management
may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy:
nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
Current
OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement
or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR)
are not eligible to apply.
Current
NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal
Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90
calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually
Employed (WAE) work schedule.
The
candidate must be able to obtain and hold a local security certification.

HOW
TO APPLY: Applicants
must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may
result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Universal
Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/136408.pdf)
or by contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above);
Any
additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements
listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

WHERE
TO APPLY:

E-mail
Address: KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov

(Please
indicate in the subject line: VA 31-16 Research and Evaluation Statistician)

CLOSING
DATE: COB (5:30 pm) August 31, 2016

EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 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. The Department of
State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel
operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint
procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied
equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.
Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate
grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or
courts for relief.

Appendix
(DEFINITIONS)

Eligible
Family Member (EFM):
An EFM for employment purposes is an individual who meets all of the
following criteria:

U.S.
Citizen or not a U.S. Citizen; and
Spouse
or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610); or
Child,
who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is
incapable of self-support; or
Parent
(including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of employee, spouse,
or same-sex domestic partner, when such parent is at least 51 percent
dependent on the employee for support; or
Sister
or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or
brothers) of the employee, spouse, or same-sex domestic partner when such
sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support,
unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age, incapable of
self-support; and
Listed
on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee,
i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service
member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as
appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and
Is
under chief of mission authority.

U.S.
Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM): A USEFM for employment purposes is an
individual who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S.
Citizen; and
Spouse
or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring
employee; or
Child
of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
Listed
on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee,
i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service
member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as
appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and resides
at the sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad, or as appropriate,
at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under chief of
mission authority; or
resides
at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location
authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2; or
Currently
receives a U.S. Government retirement annuity or pension from a career in
the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Appointment
Eligible Family Member (AEFM): An AEFM for employment purposes is an
individual who meets all of the following criteria:

U.S.
Citizen; and
Spouse
or same-sex domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring
employee; or
Child
of the sponsoring employee who is unmarried and at least 18 years old; and
Listed
on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 of a sponsoring employee,
i.e., a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service
member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad or, as
appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT); and
Is
under chief of mission authority; and
Is
residing at the sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad or, as
appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and

Does
NOT currently receive a U.S. Government retirement annuity or
pension from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service or Civil Service.

Member
of Household (MOH):
An individual who accompanies or joins a sponsoring employee, i.e., sponsor is
a direct hire employee under Chief of Mission authority, either Foreign
Service, Civil Service, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned
to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American
Institute in Taiwan. A MOH is an individual who meets the following criteria:

Not
an EFM and therefore not on the travel orders or approved through form
OF-126 Foreign Service Residence and Dependency Report of the sponsoring
employee; and
Officially
declared by the sponsoring U.S. Government employee to the Chief of
Mission (COM) as part of his or her household and approved by the COM; and
Is
a parent, grandparent, grandchild, unmarried partner, adult child, foreign
born child in the process of being adopted, father, mother, brother,
sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,
brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson,
stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half-brother, or half-sister who
falls outside the Department’s current definition of Eligible Family
Member 14 FAM 511.3. A MOH may or may not be a U.S. Citizen.

Not
Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who meets the
following criteria:

An
EFM, USEFM or AEFM of a direct-hire Foreign Service, Civil Service, or
uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed abroad, or as
appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
Has
diplomatic privileges and immunities; and
Is
eligible for compensation under the FS or GS salary schedule; and
Has
a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN); and
Is
not a citizen of the host country; and
Does
not ordinarily reside in the host country; and
Is
not subject to host country employment and tax laws.

Ordinarily
Resident (OR)
– An individual who meets the following criteria:

A
citizen of the host country; or
A
non-citizen of the host country (including a U.S. citizen or a
third-country national) who is locally resident and has legal and/or
permanent resident status within the host country and/or who is a holder
of a non-diplomatic visa/work and/or residency permit; and/or
Is
subject to host country employment and tax laws.