NIH Administrative Assistant, All Interested Applicants

Announcement Number:

BAMAKO-2026-003

Hiring Agency:

Embassy Bamako

Position Title:

NIH Administrative Assistant, All Interested Applicants

Open Period:

04/02/2026 - 04/16/2026Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone:

GMT

Series/Grade:

LE - 0540 7

Salary:

XOF CFA10,174,738 - XOF CFA10,174,738 /Per Year

Work Schedule:

Full-time -

Promotion Potential:

LE-7

Duty Location(s):

1 Vacancy in

Bamako, ML

Telework Eligible:

No

For More Info:

HR Section
000-000-0000
BamakoJob@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

For USEFM - FP grade is 7. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Marketing Statement:

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.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Bamako, Mali is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Public Health Administrative Assistant in the NIH office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

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Duties

The incumbent serves as the primary assistant to the National Institute of Health Director with responsibility for planning and executing the administrative management functions. Manages the daily activities of the Institute by carrying out and coordinating all the clerical and day-to-day administrative support activities required. Meets visitors to the Institute, takes questions and directs clients to the appropriate unit for action. Position is co-located with the University of Sciences, Techniques and Technologies of Bamako.

Position is supervised by the Director of the NIAID/NIH Mali Office.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

At least Five (5) years of practical administrative support experience, of which two (2) years must have been with an international organization is required.

Language: 

English: Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate- This may be tested

French: Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate- This may be tested

Bambara: Level 2 - Limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing- This may be tested

Job Knowledge:

Office Management Standard operating procedures, excellent office practices and procedures required. Must have a good working knowledge of travel logistics, scheduling, communication

Skills And Abilities:
Office administration; Office Management Standard operation procedures; Post and NIH specific computer applications to include, but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Myservices, Post Administrative Software Suites; and SharePoint.

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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: 

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
   

* IMPORTANT:  US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) 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”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, 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 FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:

• Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
• Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:

• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
• Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.  

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• other Document
• other Document 2
• Resume/CV (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  
• Passport copy
  
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website Job Opportunities - U.S. Embassy in Mali - Available positions at the U.S. Mission.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.