🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ U.S. Consulate General – 5 Positions

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Field Engineer (Electrical)
2.) Travel Coordinator
3.) Shipment Clerk (OBO)
4.) Office Management Assistant
5.) Physician

Job Title: Field Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Electrical Field Engineer position in the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) Office.

Duties

• The Field Engineer monitors and evaluates the construction work through field observations and inspections and the review of quality control reports to ensure contract compliance and proper standards of quality are achieved. Serve as Government Technical Monitor (GTM) to assist in the day-to-day quality assurance, as well as the longer-term coordination of a construction contract.
• The position will inspect construction, review plans, recommend approval of shop drawings and submittals, maintain a daily log of construction activities, develop change orders including preparing cost estimates, and other construction engineering duties related to the electrical project as directed by the OBO Project Director (PD), Construction Manager (CM) or project designee.
• The position is directly responsible to the OBO Project Director (PD) or Construction Manager (CM) in the performance of her/his duties under this contract. Services shall generally be provided eight (8) hours a day, 40 hours a week.

Requirements

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution is required.
• NYSC Certification / Exclusion / Exemption is required.

Experience:

• Option 1: At least two (2) years of experience in electrical engineering related to engineer design, quality control and/or inspection for construction projects is required.

OR

• Option 2: At least five (5) years of working experiences related to management, administration, logistics, data, and information analysis and/or performing research is required.

Application Closing Date
8th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Travel Coordinator

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-016
Location: Lagos
Series/Grade: FP - 0910 8
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 Hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-NA

Overview

• Hiring Path: Custom Announcement (not open to the public)
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is open to U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies. USEFM - FP grade is FP8.  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
• Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)

Summary

• Incumbent will coordinate all USG official travel in the U.S. Consulate Lagos District and track all USG employee movements.
• Based on contact and open-source reporting, the incumbent will make security recommendations concerning travel to the Consul General and the RSO for his/her final approval

Duties

• Incumbent will communicate and coordinate with U.S. Government employees on all official travel in Nigeria and more specifically the US Consulate Lagos District, in accordance with mission Travel Policy and all applicable U.S. Government guidelines and regulations.
• Incumbent will stay up to date with current threats via daily contact with RSO or his/her delegate, RSOs of other foreign missions, NGOs, Nigerian police and open-source information (newspapers, internet, television). Incumbent will refer to information gathered from contacts and open source when submitting travel recommendations to RSO. Maintain a weekly travel publication to be disseminated to RSO and section heads.
• Coordinate with the S/GSO to ensure that GOVs used in support of official travel meet RSO requirement and are available. Incumbent will provide timely security updates and advice to Motor Pool and travelers and will coordinate with RSO staff if travelers become stranded and/or are subject to threat.
• Track and plot employee movement and their travel routes. Prepare annual statistics for the Travel Program in Lagos. As appropriate, coordinate travel that affects both Abuja and Lagos missions.

Education Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required

Experience:

• Two (2) years experience in an office environment is required.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a secret security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Salary
USD $37,896 /Per Year.

Application Closing Date
21st March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Shipment Clerk (OBO)

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-014
Location: Lagos
Series/Grade: LE - 0905 6
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 Hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-NA

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • This position is open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
  • For USEFM - FP grade is FP-8 ($37,896.00).  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Temporary
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 5 years subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Summary

• Working under the Supervisory Administrative Assistant of the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) project team, the Shipment Clerk obtains customs clearance for incoming and outgoing official shipments in Support of the New Consulate Compound (NCC) in Lagos, Nigeria.
• The Incumbent also works with the Ministry of Transportation to facilitate vehicle registration and inspection.

Duties

• Incumbent checks daily the status of all known shipments with the Consulate end users and local shipping companies.
• Arranges for delivery if a shipment needs to be re-sorted or re-packed for delivery to various locations.
• The incumbent coordinates between contractors and end users. Obtains vehicle registration, licensing and import/export documentation for GOVs.
• Maintains liaison with the Ministry of Transportation, local customs and airport officials as well as local contractors to facilitate official responsibilities.
• Operates government owned vehicles (GOVs) to carry out official duties.

Education Requirements

• Completion of high school is required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of experience in customs, shipping or logistics is required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualification and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Job Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of USG customs and shipping procedures, OBO guidelines, USG clerical practices and Embassy's vehicle safety and maintenance procedures.
• Must have strong knowledge of local cargo, shipping and customs procedures and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of local laws and regulations governing all types of vehicle use registration, insurance, import/export etc.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research.
• Good interpersonal skills to interface efficiently with various contacts including end users, vendors, trucking companies, local officials as well as post contacts.
• Good Knowledge of accepted record keeping methods to include developing a filing system, follow-up on projects, meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must hold a valid Nigeria driver's license.

Salary
USD $13,923 /Per Year

Application Closing Date
5th March, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Office Management Assistant

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-012
Location: Lagos
Series/Grade: FP - 0120 8
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 Hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-NA

Overview

• Hiring Path: Custom Announcement (not open to the public)
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • This position is open to USEFM - FP grade is FP8.
  • Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
• Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)

Summary

• The incumbent performs clerical and administrative duties as the Office Management Assistant (OMA) for the Regional Security Office (RSO) pertaining to a multitude of RSO administrative items, both classified and unclassified.
• The incumbent will need to work independently and possess strong communication skills as the incumbent will be in contact with many diverse individuals on a daily basis.

Duties

• Incumbent serves as the Office Management Assistant for the RSO office. Incumbent is the first line of contact on general inquiries or requests. Position is responsible for the collection, review, compilation, and distribution of all incoming/outgoing communication traffic, and correspondence. Communicates directives and instructions from the RSO to locally Employed Staff. Incumbent will require unescorted access to the Control Access Area (CAA) and a Secret security clearance.
• Organizes all administrative and clerical work in the RSO office, including oversight of office equipment, inventories, processing staff timesheets, as well as scheduling of appointments, security briefings, meetings, and events for the section.
• Assists RSO in the monitoring of general expenditures and operating expenses with the various funding cites applicable to security operations at post. Assists RSO in formulating yearly budget requests.
• Maintains overall management of RSO filing systems and software to include schedules and calendars, unclassified and classified office records, archives, policies, manuals, and personnel security files.  Manages entries into Diplomatic Security (DS)-propriety applications: Records Management System (RMS), Crises and Emergency Planning Application (CEPA), RSO Security Management Console (SMC), and Regional Desk reporting. Proper handling of sensitive RSO records and provides advises on departmental guidelines for maintaining records.
• Drafts routine and substantive correspondence, including memoranda, cables, and security notices for publishing, including proofreading and quality assurance of drafts by the section.
• Coordinates travel logistics, travel arrangements, and temporary duty assignments for the section as well as visitors to the section, providing assistance with travel as necessary. Issues security badges for Mission staff.

Education Requirements

• Completion of High School is required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secrete Security Clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Experience:

• Two (2) years of administrative experience is required; this includes some of the following types of administrative duties: filing, scanning, scheduling appointments/meetings, maintaining calendars, ordering office supplies, making travel arrangements and receiving telephone calls.

Salary
USD $37,896 /Per Year

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Physician

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-013
Location: Lagos
Series/Grade: LE - 0505 12
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 Hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-NA

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is open to:
  • All Interested Applicants / All Sources
  • For USEFM - FP grade is FP 3 ($80,787.00).  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

• The physician in this position is expected to provide primary urgent and emergency outpatient medical care services to all eligible American employees and their family members.
• Additionally, the incumbent will provide emergency and occupational health services to all employees of the Mission. Services will be provided through direct patient evaluation, examination, and treatment.

Duties

• The physician in this position is expected to provide primary urgent and emergency outpatient medical care services to all eligible American employees and their family members.
• Additionally, the incumbent will provide emergency and occupational health services to all employees of the Mission. Services will be provided through direct patient evaluation, examination, and treatment.
• The LE Staff physician is responsible for determining when hospitalization/medical evacuation is required and arranging all appropriate aspects of the patient's care.
• The LE Staff physician will participate in after-hours call responsibilities with other health unit team members. The job holder has significant impact on the entire embassy customer base in a variety of levels and fashions, including decisions on employees’ abilities to work, continued ability to be posted in their overseas assignment based on medical conditions that require ongoing management, and Medevac decisions and implications.
• The Front Office and Management Officer will look to this position to play a vital role in creating a healthier workplace, writing policies and providing advice on how to improve the health condition and awareness of the entire mission.

Education Requirements

• Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School and completion of appropriate post-graduate internship/residency/or fellowship is required. Must possess and maintains a current valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine within the host country, country of citizenship, or the U.S.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience post-graduate training in primary care (Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine) with at least 50% of the provider's time involved with direct patient care during that time is required.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Salary
USD $50,180 - USD $77,780 /Per Year

Application Closing Date
29th February, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online