Administrative Clerk

Announcement Number: LILONGWE-2026-003
Hiring Agency: Embassy Lilongwe
Position Title: Administrative Clerk- All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Open Period: 05/01/2026 – 05/14/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2
Series/Grade: LE – 0105 6
Salary: USD $10,774 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time – Part Time-Up to April 2027
Promotion Potential: LE-6

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the direction of the Site Security Manager (SSM), Project Director (PD), AND Construction Manager (CM) with consultation from the Supervisory Administrative Assistant, the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) the Administrative Clerk is responsible for the overall office management of security operations. When not conducting duties as an Administrative Clerk, the incumbent will fill in, when necessary, to assist the Foreign Service National Investigators (FSNIs) with background investigation and vetting paperwork.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two years of administration or management or customer service experience in an office environment is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrate knowledge of office administrative standards and procedures. Knowledge of host-nation customs and working practices in general to understand and local protocol for interpersonal interaction, communication and norms.

Education Requirements:

Mandatory:

Completion of secondary education is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Mandatory:

English languages(s) proficiency requirements by level (III) and specialization (sp/read).English level III (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be able to deal effectively with customers and organize own work to meet established deadlines. Good customer service orientation and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to use a computer for data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, and email.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  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.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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