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  • Posted: Mar 16, 2015
    Deadline: Mar 26, 2015
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    A diplomatic mission is a group of people from one state or an international inter-governmental organisation (such as the United Nations) present in another state to represent the sending state/organisation officially in the receiving state. In practice, a diplomatic mission usually denotes the resident mission, namely the office of a country's diplomatic re...
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    GSO Administrative Assistant

    Position Grade: FSN-07/FP-07
    Location: Lagos - General Services Office (GSO)
    Work Hours Full-time; 40 hours/week

    Basic Function of the Position

    • The incumbent supports the American Supervisory General Services Officer (S/GSO) and American Assistant General Services Officer (A/GSO) in providing and overseeing a full range of services in support of the international Cooperative Support Services
    • (ICASS) GSO structure to the 7 agencies and their 85 American Direct Hires, 18 Eligible family members, and over 310 locally employed staff positions represented at US Consulate General Lagos. S/he reports directly to the S/GSO.

    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.

    • Two (2) years of full-time college/university studies in Secretarial Admin, Business Administration, Social Sciences or Arts is required.
    • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, administrative and secretarial including experience in direct or functional supervision is required.
    • Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
    • Knowledge of commercial business administration standards in office administration and maintenance is required.
    • Knowledge of accounting procedures and methods is required.
    • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 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

    • Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
    • Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
    • Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an overall summary rating of "Needs Improvement" or "Unsatisfactory" on their most recent Employee PerformanceReport are not eligible to apply.
    • 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.
    • 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.

    Remuneration
    OR - Ordinarily Resident: N3,459,393.00 p.a.
    (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-07
    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$40,665
    EFM/MOH – US$

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates 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 (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
    • A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.
    • Please reference the jobtitle 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

    Submit Application to:
    Embassy of the United States of America
    Human Resources Office
    Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
    Central District Area
    Abuja.

    Or submit to: HRNigeria@state.gov 

    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:

    • All non 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 com authority does have to be officially Assigned to post.

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