1.
Vacancy Information
Vacancy Announcement: Nouakchott-2023-007
Position Title: Information Management Assistant (Information Systems
Assistant)
Series: 1805
Grade: 8
Location(s): Nouakchott, MR
2. Personal Information
Name: ABDOUL WAHAB KANE
Email: k.wahab23700@gmail.com
Telephone 1: Mobile - +22244067986
3. Veterans' Preference and Military Service
Veterans' Preference: Not a veteran.
4. Eligibility Questions
PERSONAL INFORMATION
1.Does your relative work in this Embassy or Consulate?
Answer: No
NOTE: Relative is a husband, wife, domestic partner, member of household, father,
father-in-law, stepfather, mother, mother-in-law, stepmother, son, son-in-law,
stepson, daughter, daughter-in-law, stepdaughter, brother, brother-in-law, half-
brother, sister, sister-in-law, half-sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, or niece.
2.Are you able to legally work in this country?
Answer: Yes
NOTE: U.S. Government does not sponsor work visas unless specified on the
Vacancy Announcement.
3.If this job includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, do you have a current and
valid driver's license?
Answer: No
CITIZENSHIP
Select all that apply and include the required documents (as stated) with the
application. Additional documents may be requested by HR at the interview phase.
4.Are you a U.S. citizen listed on the travel orders or approved OF-126 (or other
agency equivalent) of a direct hire FS, CS, or uniformed service member assigned
(not TDY) to this U.S. Mission and under Chief of Mission authority, or to an office of
the American Institute in Taiwan?
Answer: No
5. Education & Experience
Education
Do you have any education
Yes
you would like to include?:
1. Education
Education Level: Graduate
School Name: ISI-KOMUNIK
Attended From: Month: 11 Year: 2019
Attended To: Month: 11 Year: 2019
Education Duration: 0 years 0 months
Location: Tevragh Zeina clinique Kissi
Degree / Diploma /
Réseaux et Système Informatique
Certification:
Major Subject: Formation en Réseaux et Système informatique
Did you Graduate?: Yes
Work Experience
Do you have any work
experience you would like to No
include?:
1. Work Experience
Job Title: Not Answered
Job Type: Full Time
Employed From: Not Answered
Employed To: Not Answered
Work Duration: Not Answered
Employer Name: Not Answered
Employer Address: Not Answered
Employer Phone Number: Not Answered
Salary: Not Answered
Salary Currency: Not Answered
Salary Frequency: Not Answered
Hours Per Week: Not Answered
Supervisor Name: Not Answered
Supervisory
Not Answered
Responsibilities?:
Main Duties &
Not Answered
Responsibilities:
Reason for Leaving: Not Answered
Languages
1. Language
Language: FRENCH
Speaking: Good Working Knowledge
Reading: Good Working Knowledge
Writing: Good Working Knowledge
Additional Information
6.Vacancy Questions
All grades responses
1.Are you able to legally work in this country?
Answer: Yes
Follow-up Questions
1.If yes, tell us more about yourself and if applicable, select the type of permit you
currently possess (upload the appropriate paperwork in the Documents section)
Answer: I am a citizen of this country.
2.Are you a current employee of this mission/consulate?
Answer: No
3.Are you a former employee of this mission/consulate?
Answer: Yes
Follow-up Questions
1.If yes, tell us more about yourself. (Please include dates of employment, section,
etc.)
Answer: j'étais technicien et administrateur system et Réseaux informatique a
iSI-kOmunik
4.Do you have the required education as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?
Answer: Yes
5.What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Answer: University Degree
6.Do you have the required experience as stated in the Vacancy Announcement?
Answer: Yes
7.Select your years of experience for this position. (See Vacancy Announcement.)
Answer: Less than 1 year
8.Do you have the required language level (s) for the listed language (s) in this
vacancy announcement?
Answer: Yes
9.Where did you first see/hear about this position?
Answer: Professional Networking Site (i.e. LinkedIn, Netparty, Jobcase)
10.Have you resolved computer equipment problems by yourself?
Answer: Yes
11.Describe a computer equipment problem and how you fixed it.
Answer: Problème de partage de dossiers entre machine par le biais d'un Réseau
informatique
12.In which IT areas have you performed work?
Answer: Security
Answer: System Analysis
Answer: Operating systems
Answer: Network systems
Answer: Internet Services
Answer: System Administration
Answer: Configuration management
13.Which IT concepts/components have you used at work?
Answer: Bandwidth requirements
Answer: System capacity
Answer: Digital and analog communication requirements
Answer: Public key infrastructure
Answer: Bridges
Answer: Local Area Network (LAN) systems
14.Which choice describes your highest level of experience using computer
hardware?
Answer: I have taught others how to use hardware.
15.Which computer devices have you installed?
Answer: Hard drives
Answer: Computer monitors
Answer: Network printers
Answer: Local printers
Answer: Local scanners
16.For which purposes have you analyzed data?
Answer: To evaluate database effectiveness.
Answer: To resolve issues with database programs.
Answer: To identify potential issues with database programs.
Answer: To develop a strategy for integrating organizational data.
17.Have you been responsible for developing and maintaining software
documentation for an organization (e.g., performance requirements, workflow
diagrams)?
Answer: Yes
18.Have you ensured that software applications are aligned with the organizational
infrastructure and data requirements?
Answer: Yes
19.Which programming language have you independently used to accomplish IT-
related work?
Answer: C# (.NET 3.5 or above Frameworks)
Answer: Java
Answer: Java script
Answer: SQL (Standardized Query Language)
20.Which servers/systems have you independently used to accomplish IT-related
work?
Answer: Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
21.Have you independently used Microsoft Access to manipulate data?
Answer: Yes
22.Have you developed and maintained local interfaces for a multiuser distributed
database system?
Answer: Yes
23.Have you conducted feasibility studies to develop alternative and cost-effective
approaches to satisfying user needs?
Answer: Yes
7.The following documents are requested for this vacancy.
Submission Date Received
Document Type Description Filename
Type (MM/dd/yyyy)
COM Approval for
Members of No document Submitted
Household
Copy of Orders
(applicants
No document Submitted
assigned to US
Mission)
DD-214 (Member
No document Submitted
Copy 4)
02/19/2023
Other Document Mon Cv kane cv.pdf UPLOAD
04:50:17 PM
Other Document 2 No document Submitted
Proof of
Citizenship
No document Submitted
(applicants
assigned to US Mi
Residency Permit No document Submitted
SF-50 (applicants
assigned to US No document Submitted
Mission)
02/14/2023
University Degree certificats scan 3.jpg UPLOAD
06:05:19 AM
Veteran’s Affairs
No document Submitted
Letter
Work Permit No document Submitted
8.Resume
9.Vacancy Announcement
Announcement Number: Nouakchott-2023-007
Information Management
Position Title: Assistant (Information
Systems Assistant)
Open Period (MM/dd/yyyy): 02/10/2023 - 02/24/2023
Series/Grade: LE - 1805 8
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT
MRU UM842,311 - MRU
Salary:
UM842,311
Work Schedule: Full-time -
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Hiring Agency: Embassy Nouakchott
1 Vacancies in Nouakchott,
Duty Locations:
MR
Telework Eligible: No
HR Section
For More Info: Human Resources office
NouakchottHR@state.gov
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
For USEFM - FSN-8 is FP-6.
Actual FP salary determined
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: by Washington D.C. All
Interested Applicants / All
Sources
Public Trust - Background
Security Clearance Required:
Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Indefinite subject to
Appointment Type Details: successful completion of
probationary period
We encourage you to read
and understand the Eight (8)
Marketing Statement:
Qualities of Overseas
Employees before you apply.
The work schedule for this
position is: Full Time (40
hours per week)
Job Summary: Start date: Candidate must be
able to begin working within a
reasonable period of time (two
weeks) of receipt of agency
authorization and/or
clearances/certifications or
their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
The Information Management
Assistant at the U.S. Embassy
in Nouakchott is a crucial
Information Systems Center
(ISC) team member.
Reporting to the Information
Resource Management (IRM)
section, the incumbent will be
responsible for supporting the
daily operations and
administration of all
unclassified computer
hardware, software, and
network assets, including the
OpenNet Local Area Network
(LAN) and Dedicated Internet
Network (DIN). In addition,
this individual will work as a
System Administrator,
managing and analyzing the
complex network
infrastructure of the U.S.
Major Duties: Mission. This role requires
high technical expertise,
attention to detail, and
excellent organizational skills.
The incumbent will be
expected to provide routine
support under minimal
supervision, ensuring the
smooth and efficient
functioning of the ISC and
ICASS Cost Center Code
5458 at Post. The ideal
candidate will have a strong
background in information
management, technology, and
customer service. Technical
Support Automation and
Support: Implement and
support automated work
processes and functions
(MyServices, E2, ILMS, etc.)
Analyze system usage and
make recommendations to the
Locally Employed Staff (LES)
Systems Manager Evaluate
operating system software,
security, and utilities,
reporting to the LES Systems
Manager Script Maintenance:
Maintain scripts that support
legacy applications data
usage Provide management
information, especially
information accessed via the
post's web site III. Computer
System Operations: Provide
support to the daily operation
of all unclassified computer
systems including peripheral
equipment (e.g. disk drives,
digital senders, network
printers, laptops, iPads, and
smartphones) Maintain
responsibility for computer
security concerns, including:
Controlling computer systems
passwords Controlling access
to computer hardware
(physical security of the
computer room) Managing
user access to system
directories, shares, and
domains Managing network
access controls to
Department of State and other
agencies on OpenNet
Monitoring systems logs
Checking the Department's
Intranet for updated virus
definition files and software
versions for Norton Anti-virus
Distributing updated virus
definition files accordingly
Performing computer security
activities and ensuring all
workstations have up-to-date
patches Post Management
Advisor: Advise Post
Management on the computer
systems status Schedule and
perform individual support
activities to maximize levels of
service to the user
community. Technical
Consultant 2 Completion and
Testing of Hardware:
Responsible for the
completion and testing of
hardware as assigned by the
LES Systems Manager
Technical and Applications
Requirements: Assist in
reviewing and analyzing
technical and application
requirements for end-users
and Department of State
Network requirements. Work
with the LES Systems
Manager to analyze and
enhance LAN performance,
reducing error rates and
improving Systems response
times. III. Equipment
Inventory: Maintain
responsibility for tracking
locations and reconciling the
semi-annual equipment
inventory of unclassified
systems office technology
assets exceeding $1,000,000
Assist in reviewing
Department of State
requirements with the
technical requirements of end-
users and assist the LES
System Manager in procuring
new technology in accordance
with regulations to meet those
needs.
Experience: At least three
years of progressively
responsible experience in the
computer field which could
include computer
management, project
management, applications or
Requirements: web programming, support
technician; one year of which
must include LAN/WAN, and
one year of which must
include customer service, all
of which demonstrate proven
analytical, judgmental and
expository abilities.
Two-year University degree in
Education Requirements: Computer science or
Information Systems
Management is required.
Language: Level IV ( Fluent)
writing/speaking of English is
required. Level IV(Fluent)
writing/speaking of French is
required. Language skills may
be tested.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The
Evaluations: 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.
All applicants under
consideration will be required
Qualifications:
to pass medical and security
certifications.
All candidates must be able to
obtain and hold a public trust
clearance.
To apply for this position click
How to Apply: the “Submit Application”
button. For more information
on how to apply visit the
Mission internet
site https://mr.usembassy.gov/
In order to qualify based on
education, you MUST submit
the requested diploma and /
or transcripts as verification of
educational requirement by
Required Documents: the closing date of this
announcement. If you fail to
provide requested
information, or the information
you submit is insufficient to
verify your eligibility, you will
not be considered for this
position.
Copy of Orders/Assignment
Notification (or equivalent) (if
applicable)
Residency and/or Work
Permit (if applicable)
Two- year University degree
DD-214 - Member Copy 4,
Letter from Veterans’ Affairs,
or other supporting
documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
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,
Next Step:
responsibilities, required
qualifications, etc. may be
obtained by contacting the
Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application
and your interest in working at
the U.S. Mission in
Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Locally Employed Staff,
including Members of
Household (MOHs), and
Third-Country Nationals
(TCNs), working at the U.S.
Mission in Nouakchott,
Mauritania may receive a
Agency Benefits:
compensation package that
may include health,
separation, and other
benefits. For EFMs, 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.
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 **
Other Information:
* 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”),
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.
COVID-19 Requirements for
Eligible Family Members
As required by Executive
Order 14043, Eligible Family
Members who will be
employed on a Family
Member Appointment (FMA)
or a Temporary Appointment
(TEMP) are required to be
fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 regardless of the
employee’s duty location or
work arrangement (e.g.,
telework, remote work, etc.),
subject to such exceptions as
required by law. If selected for
the position, the agency will
provide you additional
information regarding what
information or documentation
will be needed and how you
can request a medical or
religious accommodation.
Eligible Family Members who
will be employed on a
Personal Services Agreement
and compensated under the
USG pay plan will be required
to attest to their vaccination
status using the Vaccine
Attestation Form. If you are
not fully vaccinated or decline
to provide this information,
you will be required to
demonstrate proof of a
negative COVID-19 test
completed within 72 hours of
entry to a Mission facility and
comply with enhanced
COVID-19 mitigation
protocols. If selected for the
position, the agency will
provide you additional
information regarding these
requirements.
COVID-19 Requirements for
Local Candidates
Candidates who will be
employed on either a
Personal Services Agreement
or a direct hire appointment
and compensated under the
Mission’s Local
Compensation Plan will be
required to follow all Mission
COVID-19 policies applicable
to Locally Employed Staff. If
selected for the position, the
agency will provide you
additional information
regarding these requirements.
10.Declaration
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information on and attached to this
application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent
information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me, or for
separation/dismissal after I begin work, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment according
to this country's law or U.S. law. I understand that any information I voluntarily provide on or
attached to this application may be investigated.
Date Received: 02/14/23 06:06:38 AM
