- The U.S. Embassy in Kenya has announced multiple job vacancies, seeking qualified candidates to fill positions in Nairobi
- The jobs are offering competitive salaries starting from over KSh 1 million per year in addition to other employment benefits
- Hillary Lisimba, a resume optimisation expert, told TUKO.co.ke that job applicants should prepare thoroughly for interviews and consider using the STAR method to organise responses
Elijah Ntongai, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has more than three years of financial, business, and technology research and reporting expertise, providing insights into Kenyan and global trends.
The US Embassy in Kenya has announced multiple job openings.
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The consulate located in Nairobi is seeking applications for qualified individuals depending on the specifications for the roles.
Apart from the salary that will be agreed on at the time of employment successful candidates will also be able to negotiate for other benefits.
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Jobs at US Embassy in Kenya
- Administrative Clerk (KUSLO) – KSh1,635,213 – KSh2,779,863 Per Year
- Consular Associate (USEFMs only) – USD $57,932 – $85,074 Per Year
- Trades Helper – KSh1,100,271 – KSh1,947,481 Per Year
- Human Resources Assistant – KSh2,065,352 – KSh3,511,095 Per Year
- Administrative Clerk (FMC) – KSh1,635,213 – KSh2,779,863 Per Year
- Administrative Management Assistant (Facility Manager Assistant) – Not Specified
- Administrative Management Assistant (Facility Manager Assistant) – KSh2,065,352 – KSh3,511,095 Per Year
How to apply
While most of the available positions are available to all interested candidates others have specific eligibility criteria for eligible applicants.
Interested individuals can access more information on the jobs and submit their applications online through the jobs portal before the deadline on November 11 2024.
Additionally, the US Department of State provides a user guide on how to create an account and submit applications on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website.
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Tips for job interviews
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Hillary Lisimba, a resume optimisation expert, advised candidates called for interviews to take sufficient time to prepare for an interview and have a mock interview to polish their responses.
“Do a mock interview if you can find someone to help you. A mock interview is where you have someone ask you the questions you think could come up in the interview, and then you respond to that individual. While doing so, use a formula called STAR (short for Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers,” Lisimba advised.
He further advised interviewees to ensure that their answers align and reflect experiences and skills in the duties and responsibilities described in the job description.
“Be keen to share as many times as possible instance in your previous jobs when you added value to your previous employer and how you did it. Keep your answers as simple and straightforward as possible. Using too much jargon may make the interviewer see you as too complicated for life,” Lisimba added.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
