Information Specialist at US Embassy

NOTE: 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.

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Information Specialist (Print) in the Public Affairs Section (PAS).

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent serves as principal media advisor/liaison to U.S. Mission Nigeria on the print media within seventeen states that comprise the consular district of the U.S. Consulate General Lagos. This position advises Mission management on appropriate  reactions/responses to media stories and is available 24/7 to coordinate urgent press matters. She/he coordinates placement of U.S. Mission Nigeria and Department of State media products with print media in the district. Serves as point of contact for and manager of print media interviews conducted with U.S Mission personnel and social media training for journalists within the consulate district.

To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

1. University degree in mass communication, political science, liberal arts or broadcast communication is required.
2. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the communications media as a journalist, editor, broadcaster or advertising executive is required.
3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
4. Must have thorough knowledge of the bilateral relationships and public diplomacy themes.
5. Knowledge of current development in the media sector, including social networking and various messaging systems is required.
6. Ability to type, draft, edit, supervise and communicate effectively is required.

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
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an overall summary rating of “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

Closing Date: October 16, 2014
Position: Information Specialist - Lagos (PDF 168KB)