AMERICAN EMBASSY- COLOMBO- Realty Clerk – Female/Male

Job Description

AMERICAN EMBASSY, COLOMBO
Realty Clerk – Female/Male
We encourage both women and men to apply for this position. The United States Embassy seeks a diverse workforce with equal opportunity for all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
The U.S. Mission in Colombo is seeking qualified candidates to serve as the Realty Clerk in the Housing Unit of the General Services Office.
The selected candidate is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support in the management of leased residential and non-residential properties for all agencies in the Embassy under the direct supervision of the Residential Engineer.
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time – 40 hours per week.
The monthly gross salary for this position will be USD $ 464.16
[LE Staff salaries are denominated in U.S. Dollars and will be paid in Sri Lankan Rupee at the going rate of exchange each pay period. The official exchange rate for January 26, 2024 is 1 USD = 317.50 LKR. This is a temporary revision and should not be assumed as an acquired right.]
Qualifications Required:
1. Education – Completion of one-year post-secondary [G.C.E. – A/L] College or University studies in Management or Business is required. (Candidate must attach relevant educational certificates).
2. Prior Work Experience – Minimum of two years’ experience in office management or administrative work is required. (Candidate must attach copies of relevant service/work experience certificates).
3. Language Proficiency – Level IV (Fluency) reading, writing, and speaking English is required. (This will be tested)
Level IV (Fluency) reading, writing, and speaking Sinhala or Tamil is required.
4. Job Knowledge
Must have a good knowledge of local commercial and real estate markets and capabilities of local vendors.
Must have an understanding of local commercial and real estate pricing customs and practices. Knowledge of various online housing sites is required.
5. Skills and Abilities – Ability to use personal computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and good working knowledge of Internet/internet searches required.
Excellent negotiation skills required.
Ability to use tact and judgment when dealing with colleagues and suppliers is required.
How to Apply:
Please visit our website https://lk.usembassy.gov/cmbassy/jobs/ to submit your applications through Electronic Recruitment Application system [ERA]. Before you continue with the application process, please carefully read the instructions available on our website.
Required Documents:
To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit copies of the documents listed below along with the electronic application, to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified.
■ Relevant Educational Certificates
■ Relevant Service/Work Experience Certificates
■ Proof of Citizenship (National Identity Card/Passport and/or Work Permit)
PAPER OR E-MAILED APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED Your application should reach us on or before February 16, 2024 Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.