U.S. Airforce Transports CERN Physics Experiment from Geneva to Kennedy Space Center on First Leg of Journey to Space
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), an experiment that will search for antimatter and dark matter in space, will be flown August 26 aboard a giant U.S. Airforce Galaxy jet from Geneva International Airport to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The AMS experiment is scheduled to be transported on the last space shuttle flight in February 2011to the International Space Station It will be the largest scientific instrument on the Space Station and the largest physics experiment in space. AMS will help us to understand the origin and structure of the Universe by searching for signs of antimatter and dark matter.
Read moreJob Announcement – Supervisory Voucher Examiner
Closing Date: September 6, 2010 – The Financial Management Office (FMO) at the U.S. Mission Geneva is seeking applicants to serve as a locally engaged staff (LES) supervisory voucher examiner. The incumbent will supervise two full time LES employees in the vouchering section on a full-time basis. The incumbent will review and pre-certify all vouchers as correct and proper for payment for final certification by an authorized certifying officer. She/he will serve as the customer’s primary contact on issues related to payroll, allowances and vouchers. She/he will serve as backup to the voucher examiner and secretary/voucher examiner. She/he will report directly to the Financial Specialist and indirectly to the American FMO.
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U.S. Citizens: Interested in Working for the United Nations?
As the largest financial contributor to the United Nations, the United States has a vested interest in ensuring that qualified Americans are well-represented within the ranks of the UNand its varied agencies and organizations. One important way in which young professionals join the UN is through the National Competitive Recruitment Examinations, an annual process through [...]
Read morePresolicitation Notice: Gardening Services
The U.S. Mission in Geneva plans to release a request for proposal (RFP) for gardening services. The services consist of the general maintenance of the lawn, shrubbery, garden areas, trees and related landscape elements of the grounds of the U.S. Mission located in Chambésy. The RFP will be posted on the Mission website on or about July 29th 2010 and available to the public.
Read morePresolicitation Notice: Storage Shed
The U.S. Mission in Geneva plans to release a request for proposal (RFP) for the construction of a storage shed which will be located on the Mission grounds. The storage will cover an area of approximately 300 square meters and will be used to store mainly household furniture. The RFP will be posted on the Mission website on or about August 1, 2010 and available to the public.
Read morePresolicitation Notice: Terrace Deck Paver Replacement
The U.S. Mission in Geneva has a requirement to obtain Construction Services for the renovation of an elevated exterior plaza terrace deck/roof paver system. The work include furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, and tools to replace the existing concrete pavers system. A request for proposal (RFP) is planned to be released on or about August 15th, 2010. The RFP will be posted on the Mission website and available to the public.
Read morePresolicitation Notice: Offices Reconfiguration – 2nd Floor
The U.S. Mission in Geneva to release a request for proposal (RFP) for the reorganization of office space on the second floor of the Mission. This 900 square meter space houses approximately 45 employees and must be remodeled to better utilize existing space and create room for new employees. The RFP will be posted on the Mission website on or about August 1, 2010 and available to the public.”
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