I am not a Rwandan citizen, do I need a Rwanda visa to work in the U.S. Embassy?
Yes. One of the eligibility requirements to be considered for an advertised position is to have the legal right to work in Rwanda. Therefore, you must either have a residency visa or a work visa. Please note that the U.S. Embassy is not able to sponsor candidates for a Rwandan residency or work visa.
Do I need a United States visa to work in the U.S. Embassy?
No. It is not required.
Can I apply for all advertised positions?
To determine your eligibility and qualification for a position you must consider the following factors:
Open To – Make sure that you meet the eligibility category of the vacancy announcement. To determine the eligibility category, please read the “Who May Apply” link.
Also you must be sure that you meet all the requirements listed on the vacancy announcement (i.e.: education, experience, language, knowledge and skills and abilities). Only applicants who meet all advertised requirements will be given further consideration.
Will the Embassy give me any feedback on the status of my application process?
No. The Human Resources Office will only contact applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and advertised qualifications. If you are not contacted within six weeks after the vacancy announcement’s closing date, please assume that you were not eligible.
If I am not selected for a position, can I continue applying for other positions?
Yes. A non selection is not a disqualifying factor for other available vacancies.
Will the Embassy inform me if I was not selected?
Only applicants who were unsuccessful in the interview will receive a reply in writing.
I am a U.S. citizen; will I get paid in U.S. dollars?
No. U.S. citizens are compensated according to the local compensation plan (pesos) and are subject to local labor Law and Taxes. U.S. citizens are also subject to U.S. taxes.
If I am selected for an Embassy position, will I get paid in U.S. dollars?
An Ordinarily Resident (OR) is compensated according to the local compensation plan (pesos). An ordinarily resident is: A Rwandan citizen, a foreign national or a U.S. citizen who is locally resident; and, has legal, permanent resident status in Rwanda; and, is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
A Non Ordinarily Resident (NOR) is compensated in U.S. dollars. A NOR is a U.S. Eligible Family Member (USEFM) or an Eligible Family Member (EFM). Please see the vacancy announcement for specific definitions of USEFM and EFM.
If a relative works in the Embassy, can I apply for a position in the Embassy?
Yes, if there are no nepotism or conflict of interests issues. Examples of nepotism or conflict of interest are: your relative is involved in the hiring decision of the advertised position, your relative supervises the advertised position, your relative occupies a position that is in the same line of authority of the advertised position.
Does the Embassy have “intermediaries” who receive the applications on behalf of the Embassy Human Resources Office?
No. All applications should be sent directly to the U.S. Embassy Human Resources Office.
Can I send the same application package for several positions?
It is highly recommended that you review your application package for each vacancy that you apply for. This is because you need to provide specific and comprehensive information on the advertised requirements, which are different for each advertised position.