Housing Assistant at U.S. Embassy Accra

The Embassy of the United States of America in Accra is the diplomatic mission of the United States in Ghana. It is the focal point for events relating to the United States held in Ghana.

Duties

• Incumbent assists the General Services Officer in the location of suitable short-term lease residential properties for Mission employees. This is a non-supervisory position and supervised by the Housing Supervisor – FSN-09.
• Keeps housing list, housing view spread sheet and RPA systems up to date and update utilities log with current occupant information.
• Keeps Housing Board Records

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: 

• A minimum of 3 years experience with renting residential properties is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of local housing markets, residential areas, role and real estate agents.  Must know his/her way around the city. Should be able to provide pertinent advice on properties, since bad advice could mean the loss of a potentially good property. Knowledgeable in good customer service, lease/rental management, wood and joinery works, floor plan measurements and sketches

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School diploma (Secondary school) is required.

Evaluations:

• Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability.  Review the VA template for specific information.

LANGUAGE:  Fluent English (reading, writing and spoken language ) is required.  On occasion job holder may need to act as an interpreter in English  (Language proficiency may be tested).
SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work under little or no supervision.  Ability to display initiative and resourcefulness in the performance of duties. Ability to perform tasks under pressure.  Must have a valid driver\’s license Class B for a minimum of 5 years.  Should be skilled in Microsoft Office applications, the use of e-mail and downloads from the computer. Ability to understand, explain and interpret the USG model lease. Must have good persuasion and negotiation skills. (Driving skills may be tested).