Job Vacancies @ U.S. Mission – 5 Positions (Nigeria)

Announcement Number: Lagos-2022-058
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: LE - 1415 7
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Overview
Hiring Path:

• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of 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.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Incumbent will assist on a rotational basis in the Immigrant Visa (IV), Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV), and Correspondence (CU) Units, consisting of Locally Employed (LE) staff responsible for processing more than 170,000 NIV and 9000 IV applications annually.
• Will also act part-time as a consular cashier in the course of his or her assignment in IV, NIV, or CU. Screens incoming documentation and information from a variety of sources (public counters, the National Visa Center (NVC), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), mail, phone calls).
• Checks documents submitted by pending IV and NIV applicants; organizes and tracks visa requests according to a complicated set of laws and procedures so that a Consular Officer can make decisions and ensure that they legal requirements of the application have been met. Works in a team to manage the day-to-day functions of the unit.
• The job holder is required to assist and provide support for all officers and Team Leads as needed.
• Performs highly complex work for CU, including providing NIV and IV information to the public and responding to inquiries.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Completion of two (2) years of College or University studies is required.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in areas related to customer service or work applying regulatory material is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Must develop a detailed knowledge of U.S. immigration laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of NIV and IV software and Consular Consolidated Database is required post entry. Before working as a cashier, incumbent must also be thoroughly familiar with the management controls outlined in the Foreign Affairs Handbook and the ACRS Cashier User Manual

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. Fluent in speaking/reading/writing of Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be familiar with general office management procedures and be able to use consular and other computer applications.
• Must be able to deal with customers in a professional and courteous manner and work under high pressure.
• Ability to draft correspondence in Level IV English and interpret in at least one of local languages listed.
• Must be able to withstand external pressure from persistent applicants and petitioners and work under pressure and priority work to meet team requirements.

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.

Other Information:

• For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.

Remuneration
N6,455,212 (USD38,894) Annually.

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.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2022.

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

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree or University Transcripts

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's 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 Lagos, Nigeria.

Announcement Number: Abuja-2022-056
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade:LE - 0105 9
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-9

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FP is 5/1.  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 .
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

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.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties
Basic Function:

• The incumbent is responsible for the management, planning, programming, administration, and execution of the Office of Security Cooperation's (OSC's) military training portfolio with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, which includes the International Military Education and Training (IMET) program, the Expanded IMET (E-IMET) program, the Combatting Terrorism Fellowship Program (CTFP), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, and the Aviation Leadership Program (ALP). Combined budgets of IMET, E-IMET, CTFP, and ALP approaches over $3M annually, while Foreign Military Financing (FMF) training programs are approximately $22M in value. Position is directly supervised by the OSC Chief.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• University Degree or equivalent specifically in Training Management, Human Resources, Management, Public Administration or Business Administration is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years administrative, financial and management related skills is required. An additional minimum of (2) years experience in project planning, execution, and management is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to establish and maintain effective, diplomatic relationships with high-ranking Nigerian military officials and the U.S., and work with international military and governmental students of different ranks and educational backgrounds.
• In addition, the ability to organize, plan, write reports, and work independently is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of both host country and U.S. military technical regulations and procedures pertaining to the implementation of IMET, E-IMET, FMS, CTFP, and ALP training programs is required. Good working knowledge of military forces, organization, and structure. Must have a good knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Applicant MUST address ALL Language proficiency requirements to be considered.

Language:

• Fluent speaking/writing/reading of English is required. Fluent in one of the primary native languages of Nigeria: Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba 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.

Other Requirement:

• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Other Information:

• For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date and 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.

Marketing Statement:

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

Remuneration
N10,908,677 - N10,908,677 (USD48,667 - USD48,667) Annually.

Benefits 
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Lagos 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.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2022.

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

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application proces.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's 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.

Announcement Number: Abuja-2022-057
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: FP - 0105 5
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-5

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FP is 5/1.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
• Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years).

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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.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required.

Duties
Basic Function:

• The Management Section is responsible for all administrative services to Embassy Abuja and Consulate General Lagos, a mission composed of 220 USDH and 900 LE Staff with 12 other agencies.
• This position serves as Management Staff Aide to the Management Counselor (MC) and Management Officer (MO) and also performs the full range of logistical, administrative, and oversight duties needed to support the work and responsibilities of the supervisors and performs project work as needed.
• The incumbent must obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration, or Public Administration is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years experience working in an administrative, managerial, or policy-related position for the U.S. Government or a large established multinational organization is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of English grammar and business writing. Excellent understanding of visits or large event support requirements. Strong understanding of the Department's core hierarchy and its top officials.
• Detailed knowledge of Management and Department policies and practices (i.e., gifts, vehicle use, expediter use, procurements, overtime, allowances, ethics, etc.). Excellent knowledge of U.S. Government and Mission policies and Embassy procedures.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Applicant MUST address the Language proficiency requirement to be considered.

Language:

• Fluency in speaking/reading/writing of English is require

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be an excellent writer, both as an editor and drafter.
• Excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills is required.
• Must be a proficient user of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and internet.
• Good numerical skills required for reviewing Representational, ORE, and Consulate vouchers.

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:

• For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
• 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.

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Marketing Statement:

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

Salary
USD $48,667 annually.

Application Closing Date
3rd June 2022.

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

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's 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 Abuja, Nigeria.

Announcement Number: Abuja-2022-055
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade:LE - 0420 7
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-7

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
• For USEFM - FP is 7.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 number of 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.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties
Basic Function:

• This position is located in the Financial Management Center (FMC) and acts as the principal Payroll Liaison and a Voucher Examiner for the U.S. Mission in Nigeria.
• The incumbent coordinates the Mission payroll activities for State Department and other agencies employees with the Financial Service Center in Charleston.
• The position also reviews and processes all types of vouchers submitted for payment from State Department and more than 13 other agencies, e.g. Foreign Agricultural Service, Foreign Commercial Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement, Health & Human Services, USAID, various military agencies, etc.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• At least two (2) years of University Studies is required.

Experience:

•  A minimum of three (3) years of financial experience is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with little guidance, good attention to details, ability to work under pressure, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to analyze and resolve issues, excellent customer service skills, ability to effectively utilize computer and financial software.
• Standard level of keyboard/data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is required to maintain post databases.
• Good numeral skills required for preparing, reviewing, and auditing invoices and processing payments.

Job Knowledge:

•  Advanced knowledge of regulations governing voucher examination and sensitive payroll information is required.

Evaluations:

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

Language:

•  Fluency in speaking/reading/writing of English 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.

Other Information:

• For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date and 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.

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Marketing Statement:

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

Remuneration
N6,455,212 (USD38,894) Annually.

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.

Application Closing Date
2nd June, 2022.

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

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application proces.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• University Transcript

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's 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.

Announcement Number: Lagos-2022-054
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: LE - 0420 7
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Appointment Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Security Clearance Required:  Public Trust - Background Investigation
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.

Duties

• This position is located in the Financial Management Center (FMC) and acts as the principal Payroll Liaison and a Voucher Examiner for the U.S. Mission in Nigeria.
• The incumbent coordinates the Mission payroll activities for State Department and other agencies employees with the Financial Service Center in Charleston.
• The position also reviews and processes all types of vouchers submitted for payment from State Department and more than 13 other agencies, e.g. Foreign Agricultural Service, Foreign Commercial Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement, Health & Human Services, USAID, various military agencies, etc.

Requirements, Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• At least two (2) years of University Studies is required.

Experince:

• A minimum of three (3) years of financial experience is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of regulations governing voucher examination and sensitive payroll information is required.

Evaluations:

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

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Language:

• Fluency in speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with little guidance, good attention to details, ability to work under pressure, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to analyze and resolve issues, excellent customer service skills, ability to effectively utilize computer and financial software is required.
• Moderate keyboard/typing skills with good working speed and accuracy is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and in a vast array of proprietary software is required to maintain post databases and execute daily job functions.
• Must possess an eye for compliance and audit functions, with ability to quickly assess and adjudicate whether supporting documentation is valid.
• Strong quantitative and numerical skills required for the job are essential for ensuring the accuracy of voucher calculations and time and attendance reports.

Benefits
Salary:

• NGN 6,455,212 (USD 38,894) Annually.

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.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2022.

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

 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

Note

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
• 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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
• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

Required Documents:

• To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• University Transcripts

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• 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.

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