Ongoing Recruitment at The U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position below in Public Affairs Section. (PAS):

Job Title: Northern Outreach English Language Assistant, (Full Performance) FSN-08/FP-06

Ref: A72111
Location: Abuja Human Resources Office
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position 

• The incumbent under the supervision of the Kano Public Diplomacy officer (PDO), plans, executes, and manages English language and youth outreach programs in Nigeria’s North and Middle Belt, including Abuja.
• S/he identifies, develops, plans, and executes a youth outreach portfolio for the North, including outreach to secondary schools and occasional courses taught by embassy officers.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Art, Education, Archaeology, or American Studies is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working on educational or professional exchanges, international education and development, civil society/good governance development, public administration, university teaching or counseling, or programs related to increasing cultural, economic, or political ties between Nigeria and the United States/Europe is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking Hausa Language is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough knowledge of education in the United States and Nigeria, as well as Nigeria’s political, media, economic, social, educational structures and institutions is required. Knowledge of how to draft and monitor grants is required.
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain contacts at various levels in cultural, government, civic, religious and business circles.
• Proficiency in computer skills with experience in MS Office suite, excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to type 40 wpm accurately are required. Typing proficiency will be tested.

Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, 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**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans' preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans' preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR's decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria 

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
Or - Ordinarily Resident - N6,115,042 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-8
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM - US$46,093 EFM/MOH - US$39,558, (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-06*

Job Title: Northern Outreach English Language Assistant, (Trainee Level) FSN-08/FP-06

Ref: A72111
Location: Abuja Human Resources Office
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position 

• The incumbent under the supervision of the Kano Public Diplomacy officer (PDO), plans, executes, and manages English language and youth outreach programs in Nigeria’s North and Middle Belt, including Abuja.
• S/he identifies, develops, plans, and executes a youth outreach portfolio for the North, including outreach to secondary schools and occasional courses taught by embassy officers.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Art, Education, Archaeology, or American Studies is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working on educational or professional exchanges, international education and development, civil society/good governance development, public administration, university teaching or counseling, or programs related to increasing cultural, economic, or political ties between Nigeria and the United States/Europe is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking Hausa Language is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough knowledge of education in the United States and Nigeria, as well as Nigeria’s political, media, economic, social, educational structures and institutions is required. Knowledge of how to draft and monitor grants is required.
• Must have the ability to develop and maintain contacts at various levels in cultural, government, civic, religious and business circles.
• Proficiency in computer skills with experience in MS Office suite, excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to type 40 wpm accurately are required. Typing proficiency will be tested.

Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, 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**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans' preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans' preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR's decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria 

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
Ordinarily Resident - N4,766,721 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-7
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM - US$41,206 EFM/MOH - US$35,364, (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-07*

Job Title: Project Management Specialist (Food Security), FSN-11

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• The Project Management Specialist (Food Security) is the key person to effectively manage, monitor and evaluate Food for Peace (FFP) resources in Nigeria.
• He/she will monitor and give direction within the limits of the donor/recipient relationship to both emergency and potentially non-emergency food assistance programs and report on their implementation to the USAID/Nigeria Mission, Abuja, FFP Regional Office (Dakar) and Agreement Office Representatives (AORs) (Washington, DC).
• He/she is also required to exercise a very high level of autonomy and act with limited direction from USAID/Nigeria and USAID/FFP staff according to the guidance provided for the implementation of these programs.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, Technical Field (e.g. Agriculture, Public Health, and Nutrition) or a related area is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in a managerial or technical capacity in an international organization of which at least three (3) years of experience in one or more aspects of managing development or humanitarian assistance projects such as performance monitoring, management of monitory and evaluation plans and their components, information management is required.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Knowledge of the function and operation of foreign aid programs, and familiarity with humanitarian relief operations is required.
• Demonstrated capacity for perceptive analysis, high degree of professionalism, team work, and the ability to write logically with excellent communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet competency is required.

Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, 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**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans' preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans' preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR's decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Selection Process
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
Or - Ordinarily Resident - N10,948,692 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-11
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2016.

Job Title: Human Resources Clerk, FSN-06/FP-08*

Ref: A54023
Location: Abuja Human Resources Office
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position 

• The incumbent assists with various Human Resources programs and performs assigned administrative duties including maintenance of subject files and preparation of reports on various Human Resources issues.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Two (2) years of College or University studies in any of the following: Social Science, Management, or Liberal Arts is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Human Resources field or general office administration is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
• Knowledge of office administration procedure is required.
• Must be tactful in dealing with HR customers; and must have strong interpersonal and good writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel packages with the ability to type 40 WPM and perform basic calculation is required. Typing proficiency will be tested.

Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, 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**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans' preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans' preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR's decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria 

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
Or Ordinarily Resident (OR) - N3,591,291 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-06
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – AEFM, EFM/MOH - US$36,837
(Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-AA EFM/MOH- US$31,614, (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-08* 

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2016.

Job Title: Senior Public Health Specialist (Emergency Management)

Ref: A96125
Location: Abuja Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• This position serves as the Global Health Security public health emergency management portfolio manager.
• The incumbent is responsible for public health emergency management activities supported by the CDC Nigeria Office, primarily infectious disease outbreaks but also including natural, accidental and intentional (terrorism, crime, civil disorder) disasters with public health implications.
• S/he is the primary advisor to the Associate Director for Global Health Security on public health emergency operations and management in Nigeria.
• S/he interacts with all levels within the USG forum and assists the Ministry of Health in the development of its emergency management capacity.
• The position interfaces with all levels of NGO and cooperative partners, universities and medical personnel for the purpose of developing and maintaining a highly functional emergency operation center and incident command system in Nigeria.
• S/he works closely with Administrative support staff to manage cooperative agreements and provide technical guidance to implementing partners.
• The incumbent reports to the Associate Director for Global Health Security.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Medicine or Epidemiology is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on public programs and effective coordination of operations, management and analysis, with at least three (3) years of dedicated experience working in public health emergency management is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough knowledge of the development of program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, as well as knowledge of the development and implementation of capacity and program assessments, and methods of evaluating program accomplishment is required. Good knowledge of administrative, budgetary, procurement, and travel issues related to government purchasing and funding guidelines is required.
• General knowledge of local emergency management processes and /or systems and the role of the Ministry of Health (MOH) in public health emergencies. Must have skills and diplomacy for working effectively with countries’ Ministries of Health (MOH), United Nations Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), United Nations Disaster Assistance Coordination (UNDAC), Department of State (DOS), Embassies and international public health entities; and have extensive knowledge of global public health activities and strategies, including advanced knowledge of the Incident Command System framework (ICS);
• Proficiency in MS Office, (Word, PPT and Excel) with good organizational skills, communication skills, attention to detail required by maintenance of budget, development of plans and procedures, and handling of numerous versions of documents is required.

Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, 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**

Importation Information

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
• If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans' preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
• If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans' preference will not be considered in the application process.
• Mission HR's decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
• This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria 

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
• Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

Salary
OR - Ordinarily Resident - N10, 948,692 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-11
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM/EFM-US$54,610 (Starting Salary) p.a. 
Position Grade: FP-04

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2016.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB.
• Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submit Application to: HRNigeria@state.gov

Point of Contact: Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261

Click here to download the Position Decriptions (PDF)

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

Note:

• Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.
• All not ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for Consideration. A U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered, but the sponsoring officer under chief of mission (com) authority does have to Be assigned officially to post.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considere.