OPEN TO:    In-house interested candidates.
POSITION:     Budget Analyst, FSN-7; FP-7
OPENING DATE:     June 20, 2008
CLOSING DATE:     July 4, 2008
WORK HOURS:       Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:        Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.

NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL LABOR LAW, AND BE PAID BY LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN. 

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. 

The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Budget Analyst in the Financial Management Office, Management Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Assists Management Officer in budget formulation, develops justifications to support requests for funds, develops financial plan after receipt of funds allotted, and insures that spending patterns are consistent with financial plan. Maintains accounts for all State-held accounts other than PDS and NAS/TCAS. Maintains liaison with Mission employees, vendors, RM-GFS Bangkok personnel and EAP Budget Officials.
 
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1.      Education:  Completion of secondary school is required.  Some college study in accounting, budgeting or management is desirable.

2.      Prior Work Experience:  From two to three years of progressively responsible experience in budget or accounting work.

3.      Language Proficiency:  Fluently spoken and written Lao and English (Level IV).
4.      Knowledge:  Must be thoroughly familiar with 4FAM, 4FAH, and Standardized Regulations.

5.      Skills and Abilities:  Level II typing ability (40 wpm) is required.  Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is required.  Ability to use calculator, Xerox machine and fax is also required.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:

1.      Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus

2.      Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

3.      Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy
Rue Bartholonie, That Dam
PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)
 
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone:        856-21-267167
Fax:                  856-21-267140
E-mail: khamvongsdx@state.gov

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office Tel: 021-267167 for more information. Blank application forms may be picked up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance, the same location where the Embassy has visa application forms.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITON: July 4, 2008
An Equal Opportunity Employer