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  • Posted: Oct 29, 2015
    Deadline: Nov 10, 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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    Program Assistant

    United States Mission Nigeria
    Vacancy Announcement
    No.  2015-009    Date:   October 27, 2015    Ref:
    Subject:    PROGRAM ASSISTANT
    Location:        ABUJA – USAID/ ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENT (EGE) OFFICE

    Applicability:       
    ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES

    OPEN TO:    All Interested Candidates
    POSITION TITLE: Program Assistant FSN-08 OPENING DATE:    October 27, 2015
    CLOSING DATE:    November 9, 2015
    WORK HOURS:    Full-time; 40 hours/week

    SALARY:    OR – Ordinarily Resident–N6,115,042.00 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-08
    In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

    USAID/Nigeria in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the Program Assistant position in the Economic Growth and Environment (EGE) Office.

    BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
    The incumbent performs a full range of administrative, program and management duties including research, planning, reporting, outreach and activity monitoring. S/he will support implementation and coordination of EGE programs, primarily the Presidential Feed the Future Initiative. The project Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Office Director.

    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.

    • A minimum of two years of University degree in agriculture, economics, business administration, engineering or related field is required.
    • Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience, especially in agriculture, business, economic growth or related work is required.
    • Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the drivers of economic growth, especially agriculture, and the role of development in Nigeria, knowledge of the economic, political, and cultural characteristics; and social problems, resources and development prospects/priorities for Nigeria is required.
    • Ability to obtain, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of data; and interact effectively, work collaboratively and communicate (orally and in writing) clearly and concisely with all levels of personnel within USAID, Government of Nigeria officials, international organization, donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) private sector, other US Government officials is required.
    • Good working knowledge of MS Office suite, Google Chrome, other database and web-design software.

    Method of Application

    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.

    All Applications should be Submitted to: HRNigeria@state.gov

    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: 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.

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