Job Vacancies at U.S. Mission in Nigeria – 5 Positions

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) WAE Office Management Rover (Sensitive)
2.) WAE Office Management Rover (Non-Sensitive)
3.) USAID Project Management Spec, Agribusiness & Enterprise Development
4.) Investigative Assistant
5.) Cultural Affairs Assistant

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.

Announcement Number: Abuja-2019-045RA
Location: Abuja, NI
Work Schedule: Intermittent - Intermittent (Irregular)
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Promotion Potential: FP-7
Telework Eligible: No
Series/Grade: FP - 0105 7

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Security Clearance Required: Secret
• Appointment Type Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 year)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM - FS is 07.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

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Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary - The work schedule for this position is:

• Intermittent (Irregular) - Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Basic Function of the Position – On an as-needed basis, incumbent will provide temporary office and functional coverage for American employees.
• S/he will be required to perform short-term assistance for special projects or periods of increased work levels in any mission office to which the incumbent is assigned.
• S/he provide secretarial and administrative support to various sections, as assigned within the Mission.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Experience: One (1) year of administrative or clerical office work experience while dealing with customers is required.
• Job Knowledge: Knowledge of proper and efficient secretarial and office management procedures is required.

Education Requirements:

• College or 2 years university studies is required.

Evaluations:

• Language: Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
• Skills And Abilities:  Good computer skills, with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Office (Word and Excel) and the ability to type 40 WPM are required.  Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (Eeo):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information
Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

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Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Salary
USD $37,680 Annually.

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2020.

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

Required Documents
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree with transcript
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja.

Announcement Number: Abuja-2019-044RA
Location(s): 2 in Abuja, NI
Work Schedule: Intermittent - Intermittent (Irregular)
Promotion Potential: FP-7
Series/Grade: FP - 0105 7

Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public

• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM - FS is 07.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
• Current Employees of the Mission - All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); or Declared Members of Household (MOHs) - All Agencies

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary - The work schedule for this position is:

• Intermittent (Irregular): Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Basic Function of the Position - On an as-needed basis, incumbent will provide temporary office and functional coverage for American employees.
• S/he will be required to perform short-term assistance for special projects or periods of increased work levels in any mission office to which the incumbent is assigned.
• The incumbent provides secretarial and administrative support to various sections, as assigned within the Mission.

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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Experience: Two (2) years of administrative or clerical office work experience while dealing with customers is required.
• Job Knowledge: Knowledge of proper and efficient secretarial and office management procedures is required.
• Education Requirements: College (2 years) University studies is required.

Evaluations:

• language: Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required.
• Skills And Abilities: Good computer skills, with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Office (Word and Excel) and the ability to type 40 WPM are required. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, strong organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

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

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

• Hiring Preference Selection Process:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Salary
USD $37,680 Annually.

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2020.

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

Required Documents
Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree with transcript
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria.

Announcement Number: Abuja-2020-056
Location: Abuja
Series/Grade: LE - 4005 10
Work Schedule: Full-time - Work Schedule is 40hrs per week
Promotion Potential: LE-10

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start on or after May 2021
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Occasional Travel. Incumbent is required to perform work-related regional travels as necessary.

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• Open to Cooperating Country Nationals (Nigerians Only). For definitions use URL www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/glossary

Marketing Statement:

• USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world.
• Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in the following regions of the world: Afghanistan and Pakistan, Africa (all of Africa), Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East.

Summary

• The USAID Project Management Specialist (Agribusiness and Enterprise Development) position is in USAID/Nigeria, Economic Growth and Environment (EGE) Office.
• The Specialist perform duties related to Agribusiness and Enterprise Development issues, which includes work with the relevant ministries and municipalities, other Government of Nigeria (GoN) entities, the private sector, and others.
• The Specialist will also work in other Mission areas related to private sector engagement.

Duties
Program/Project Development, Management, and Oversight – 40%:

• The Specialist participates with EGE Team members, USAID/Washington experts, and others in the design of appropriate programs/projects and other interventions in Nigeria, with consideration of in-country political, legal, regulatory, and economic environmental factors.  Prepares and justify program/project recommendations, Scopes of Work, GLAAS requisitions, and other required documentation, and shepherds’ recommendations through to approval.
• Serves as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for one or more proposed major EGE programs/projects (through contracts), managing an annual combined program budget of over US$3.5M annually.  Develops and maintains an extensive range of high-level contacts with agricultural and private-sector development partners, influential GON officials, international donors, cooperating agencies, contractors, Implementing Partners (IPs) and their local partners, and other key program stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to Implementing Partners (IPs).  Reviews and approves contractor work plans and approves hiring of key personnel.  Provides technical direction to IPs concerning complex issues and provides administrative approval for payments and advances.  Works with IPs to establish benchmarks, goals, and objectives, and receives and reviews periodic and ad hoc reports to ensure that benchmarks, goals, and objectives are being met.
• Conducts scheduled and non-scheduled IP site visits to monitor activities, identify and assist in resolving problems, provide guidance on USAID policies and procedures, and to answer questions.  Prepare trip reports on site visits, listing findings and recommendations, and supplementing written reports with oral briefings to the Office Director, Private Sector Team Lead, the Feed-The-Future Team Lead, and to the Mission Director, as required.  Maintains program/project oversight through to final closeout and IP evaluation.
• Coordinate EGE programs within USAID and the USG, and with other donors.  Serve as a member of USAID Strategic Objective Teams and, as appropriate, participates in and/or leads Technical Evaluation Committees.

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Private Sector Engagement and Trade Specialist – 40%:

• Lead the development of public-private partnership initiatives and activities by exploring, implementing, and advocating for opportunities to engage the private sector, and creating and improving economic opportunities across the health, power, education, agriculture, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors in Nigeria. The Specialist will work with the Private Sector Team Lead to form USAID Global Development Alliances when appropriate.
• Provide technical expertise on public-private partnership issues, such as the development of strategies for outreach to the private sector. The Specialist will also maintain and strengthen private sector relationships (including Nigerian diaspora) across the health, power, education, agriculture, and water, sanitation, and hygiene sectors.
• The Specialist will work with the Private Sector Team Lead to oversee and develop loan guarantees and other financial mechanisms to unlock access to finance in Nigeria across the health, power, education, agriculture, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors. The Specialist will strength relationships with Nigerian financial institutions to support access to finance for SMEs.
• Serve as a Mission resource for trade and investment in support of the agriculture sector. The Specialist will work with the Private Sector Team Lead, and the USAID West Africa Mission to respond to AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) inquiries from the Government of Nigeria, private sector, and U.S. Government interagency. The Specialist will work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the USAID Feed-the-Future West Africa Trade and Investment Hub Activity.

Program/Project Administration – 20%:

• Drafts statements of work (SOWs) for carrying out studies, including program evaluations and needs assessments.  Personally, participates in selected program evaluations and needs assessments, often contributing as author or co-author.
• Monitors components of EGE assistance activities in order to provide recommendations to activity managers; serves as team member on selected Mission Teams impacting the EGE sector; drafts and/or finalizes activity‑related correspondence for signature by superiors; contributes to annual and semiannual performance reviews; drafts technical papers for new activities, or for changes to on-going programs/projects/activities; etc.
• Prepares input for annual Operational Plans (OPs), and tracks performance against indicators.  Evaluates fully implemented activities, focusing on impact, lessons learned, and problem areas and how these problems have been or may have been overcome.  Assist in preparing annual assessments of host-country progress toward achievement of agriculture and enterprise development goalss

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• University Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Business Administration, or International Development is required.

Physical Demands:

• The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Evaluations:

• Education: 10 points
• Prior Work Experience: 20 points
• Job Knowledge: 30 points
• Language Proficiency: 10 points
• Skills and abilities: 30 points

Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored. Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the top ranked short-listed candidates. If the interview is conducted, the interview will be one of the determining factors in the final selection.
Reference checks will be made only for the successful candidate. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the application letter.

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Qualifications:

• Prior Work Experience: Minimum of Five years of progressively responsible experience related to agriculture, enterprise development, and financial industry in Nigeria, or in a closely related area and prior direct project management and technical knowledge in the fields of agriculture and enterprise development is required.
• Job Knowledge:  A thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, and practices of agriculture and enterprise development and agricultural reform is required.  The Specialist must have a thorough knowledge of the economic status of, and current events in, Nigeria and in the region, and of political and developmental realities, prospects, and priorities for agriculture and enterprise development in Nigeria.
• Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated capacity for perceptive analysis and ability to write logically and speak effectively are required. Ability to establish and maintain contacts with senior-level officials of the GoN, local government, other public and private institutions and firms, PVOs/NGOs, and the donor community.  Ability to explain and defend USAID project management policies, objectives, and procedures.  Must possess the ability to plan, develop, manage, and evaluate important programs/projects.
• Language Proficiency: Level IV English language (high proficiency in verbal and written expression) is required.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

• As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
• Annual and Sick leave
• Annual Bonus

Allowances (As Applicable):

• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• Miscellaneous Allowance
• Housing Allowance

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Other Information:

• USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
• Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms
• Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs
• Ethical Conduct.  By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635.  See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations

Taxes:

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations.  Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

Usaid is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

• All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

Salary
NGN N12,772,559 annually.

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2020.

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

Important Notice

• Eligible applicants are required to complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents by 11:59 p.m. GMT on the closing date of this announcement.
• Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date online, and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date.

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Relevant Certificates
• NYSC Certificate
• University Degree Certificate
• List of References

Next Steps:

• After the closing date for receipt of applications, all applications will initially be screened for conformity with minimum requirements and a shortlist of applicants developed. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required selection criteria will not be considered.
• A committee will be convened to review the shortlisted applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation criteria as stated above.  Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to unsuccessful applicants.
• For More Info:HR Section 000-000-0000 HRNigeria@state.gov

Announcement Number: Lagos-2020-041RA-2
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series / Grade: FP - 0705 7
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-7

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Security Clearance Required: Top Secret
• Appointment Type: Temporary
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)
• Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Occasional Travel. Occasional travel may be required to support investigative and capacity building initiatives

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 07.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C:

• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

Duties

• The Investigative Assistant (IA) assists in an array of sensitive and complex criminal investigations related to document fraud, human smuggling, trafficking in persons and other criminal issues as directed by the Assistant Regional Security Office-Investigator (ARSO-I).
• The job holder provide investigative, analytical, and administrative support in the operation of Diplomatic Security (DS), Overseas Criminal Investigation (OCI) Program at Post.
• The job holder updates the ongoing investigations database in Department of State (DOS) computer systems, and controls access of sensitive information.  The IA must be able to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Two years of general college or university study is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative, investigative analysis, legal, or law enforcement-related experience is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language:

• English Fluent Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

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Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.
• A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

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

Salary

• USD $37,680 annually.

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2020.

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

Important Notice

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents

• In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
• Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Degree with transcript
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.
• For More Info: HR Section on 09-461-4000, AbujaHROEFM@state.gov

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Announcement Number: Abuja-2020-055
Location: Abuja
Series / Grade: LE - 6005 8
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Telework Eligible: No

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM - FP is 06.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• Current Employees of the Mission - This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM - All Agencies

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary - The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

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Duties

• Under the Supervision of the Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO), the incumbent serves as Public Affairs Section (PAS) Abuja's Program Control Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff) and liaison with U.S. Government-Nigeria Alumni Associations, especially in northern Nigeria (regions covered by PAS Abuja).
• S/he is also the principal point of contact and coordinator for post programming connected with certain Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)-related initiatives. Plans and leads PAS Abuja special outreach programs targeting youth, women, interfaith leaders, and conflict resolution activists.
• Incumbent will serve as both an advisor and counselor to Nigeria exchange grantees and public affair / diplomacy staff members in all matters related to alumni outreach programs, alumni grant possibilities and proposals, target of opportunity projects and exchanges.

Requirements

• Education: University degree in Communication, English and Literature Studies, International Studies and/or Education is required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in progressively responsible people-to-people program outreach and program/project administration; work and involvement in cultural activities, public affairs, or teaching is highly required.
• Job Knowledge: Working knowledge of Nigeria political, economic, social, and educational structure; institutions, political parties, and history is required.

Evaluations - This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed:

• Language: Fluent in speaking/reading/writing of English is required. Good working knowledge in speaking Hausa Language is required.
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with the public - orally and in writing, electronically and/or through social and traditional media. Ability to draft cables, memo, evaluate reports and correspondence, as well as the ability to type more than 50 words per minute is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and the ability to manage information on proprietary software and databases is required.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
Hiring Preference Selection Process:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

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Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Salary

• NGN 8,664,538
• USD $42,149

Application Closing Date
11th December, 2020.

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

Required Documents:

• In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position:
  • Residency and/or Work Permit
  • Degree (not transcript)
  • NYSC Certificate
• For EFMs, in addition to the above;
  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria.

Note: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

For More Info: HR Section 09-461-4000 HRNigeria@state.gov