Job Title: Administrative Clerk (Diplomatic Technology Clerk)
Agency: Embassy Harare
Job Number: Harare-2025-08
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
Duration: Indefinite (subject to successful completion of probationary period)
Salary: USD $30,969 per year
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package for local employees
- Agency benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Job Description:
The Administrative Clerk (Diplomatic Technology Clerk) supports the Diplomatic Technology (DT) section in managing DT programs, interfaces with DT visitors and local service providers, and performs various other duties in support of DT functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the mobile device program (Contracting Officer Representative (COR)) – value over $100k/year
- Interface with DT customers (internal and external) in English and local languages
- Manage Time and Attendance for DT Locally Engaged staff
- Serve as Purchasing Agent for DT purchases
- Perform other administrative duties, such as maintaining DT files, correspondence, e-mails, and memoranda
- Provide infrequent backup support to the Telephone Switchboard
Requirements:
- One year of administrative or technical experience with a mobile network provider or internet service provider
- Completion of secondary school
- Good working knowledge of English (speaking, reading, and writing)
- Good working knowledge of Shona (speaking, reading, and writing)
- Basic computer skills in a network environment and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to independently generate reports using data provided by external vendors
- Security certificate
- Background investigation and medical exam clearance
Language Proficiency:
- English: Good working knowledge (speaking, reading, and writing)
- Shona: Good working knowledge (speaking, reading, and writing)
Hiring Preference:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the following order:
- Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
- AEFM / USEFM
- Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights
Application Process:
- Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application
- Address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job-related skills or requirements in your application
- Upload all applicable documents to your application
- Submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date
Contact Information:
For more information on applying for jobs or employment with the U.S. Mission, please visit the U.S. Mission website https://zw.usembassy.gov/jobs.