Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Organization: U.S. Mission in Tegucigalpa

Announcement Number: TEGUCIGALPA-2026-13

Closing Date: 8/10/2026

Position Summary

• The U.S. Mission in Honduras is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Shipment Assistant in the General Services Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the point of contact on transportation rules and regulations, including diplomatic automobile laws.
• Directs the logistics of overall transportation activities for diplomatic personnel and official shipments, tracking International Through Government Bill of Lading (ITGBL) contracts.
• Advises USG personnel of their shipping entitlements and answers questions concerning local customs regulations and shipping matters.
• Facilitates all transportation steps for the importation and exportation of HHE, POV, GOV, pets, and official shipments with local transportation officials and ITGBL contractors.
• Plans and prepares customs clearances and deliveries of all inbound/outbound shipments for DOS and other USG agencies at post.
• Manages and monitors the DOS Integrated Logistics Management System (ILMS) Transportation Lite (T-Lite), ensuring prompt clearance of shipments through customs and host government agencies.
• Reviews and verifies vendor invoices, advises on discrepancies, and monitors ITGBL contractor performance to ensure service standards are met.
• Acts as Assistant Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for packing, shipping, and delivery contracts, preparing and monitoring bills of lading (BOL) and purchase requests.
• Audits vendor invoices for customs and shipping services and monitors contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Expedites entry and exit airport procedures during VIP visits and COM Travel, including immigration, health, and customs processes.
• Coordinates luggage transportation and works with Control Officers and embassy offices to support visitor and COM logistics.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum four years of experience in the field of international customs, shipping, logistics, or transportation is required. 

Education: Two years of University Studies in Customs Administration or Logistics, or in a related field such as business administration, industrial engineering, or management is required.

Language Skills:

English: Fluent (written/spoken, including the ability to translate) (May be tested)

Spanish: Fluent (written/spoken, including the ability to translate) (May be tested)

Technical Skills:

• Ability to draft detailed diplomatic communications and reports in English is required.
• Must be comfortable and able to deal with high-level US and local government contacts.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid, current license for light vehicles. (May be tested.)
• Must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate
• Subject to background investigation

Benefits

• Private Health and Life insurance
• Approximately 20 U.S. and Honduran holidays per year
• 14 days of vacation per year (increases progressively)
• Performance-based annual reward
• USD Retirement Fund affiliation
• Thirteenth and Fourteenth Month Bonus
• Vacation Bonus
• Biweekly pay (26 pay periods per year)
• Training opportunities, including potential international travel

How to Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted through the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) to be considered.

Visit: https://hn.usembassy.gov/jobs/

Application Deadline: 8/10/2026

Required Documents:

• Proof of eligibility to work (identification document, residency permit, work permit, or other)
• University transcripts, or documentation of the highest educational level completed (if you have not completed a degree, your transcripts must show at least two years of completed college or university studies)
• Valid Driver's License
• Additional documents may be required for Eligible Family Members

Equal Opportunity Employer

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.