Housing Assistant at U.S. Embassy Accra

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).