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Security Investigator

American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda

The United States and the Republic of Rwanda enjoy a partnership that began in 1962 just after the Rwandan independence. This Rwanda-American partnership is deeply rooted in the shared ideals of our two countries. The U.S. Embassy in Kigali works together with the Republic of Rwanda to strengthen our partnership by advancing the key goals of regional stability, economic prosperity, and democratic transition within the Republic of Rwanda and in the Great Lakes region. Through its diplomatic and public activities, the U.S. Embassy seeks to ensure regional stability through our shared commitment to security organizations like UN Agencies, Great Lakes and East African security organizations. We support economic activity by encouraging U.S. commercial ties with and promoting U.S. investment in the Republic of Rwanda. We actively support the transition to a vibrant democracy that encourages civic participation, legal reform, and respect for human rights. Our third goal is to promote health with special emphasis on combating HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. Our historic partnership is alive and thriving today in the U.S. Embassy's engagement in the Republic of Rwanda.

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Security Investigator (OBO)

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-015

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for a Security Investigator (OBO). The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: Under the supervision of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Site Security Coordinator (SSC), serves as the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI)/Security Investigator for all security related activities associated with the construction of the Kigali Energy Conservation Project. Works independently and provides security and secretarial services in support of the project including background investigations, screening calls, file maintenance, etc. Maintains liaison with local police, OBO contractors, Local Guard Force (LGF), security organizations and other security authorities.
The Security Investigator conducts background investigations on contractors involved with the OBO construction project, and other Locally Employed Staff (LES) hired by OBO. Verifies educational qualifications, previous employment, references, allegations involving character, suspected fraud, misconduct, and suitability of applicants for employment with the Embassy. Initiates form letters for record checks and sends them to police investigative agencies in the country and abroad and Political and Consular Sections of the embassy. The Security Investigator conducts security interviews on each applicant and prepares investigative reports on the background, conduct and suitability for their employment to the RSO. Gives regular security briefings/presentations for construction project contractors and its subcontractors.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by May 10, 2024.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.

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