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  • Posted: Jun 3, 2016
    Deadline: Jun 14, 2016
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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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    Senior Program Development Specialist - USAID

    United States Mission Nigeria
    Vacancy Announcement
    No.  2016-009    Date:   May 31, 2016    Ref:
    Subject:    SENIOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
    Location:        ABUJA – USAID/ PROGRAM OFFICE
    Applicability:       
    ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
    OPEN TO:    All Interested Candidates
    POSITION TITLE: Senior Program Development Specialist, FSN-11 OPENING DATE:    May 31, 2016
    CLOSING DATE:    June 14, 2016
    WORK HOURS:    Full-time; 40 hours/week
    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.

    USAID/Nigeria in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Senior Program Development Specialist in the Program Office.

    NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.  Thank you for your understanding.

    BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

    The incumbent’s primary responsibilities include: support for program and project development which comprises strategic planning, project design, and underlying analyses; program administration and monitoring which entails overseeing obligation of funds along with all aspects of budget planning, reporting and notification, supporting communication and planning with the Government of Nigeria; and serves as the Program Office representative to technical teams to provide guidance on various aspects of program implementation, project development, monitoring and evaluation, development outreach, and budget planning. S/he plays a key role on issues related to the implementation of Development Objective (DO) programs, such as the design of new activities, budget/pipeline, or identification of best practices to be shared Mission-wide. S/he assists in the preparation of outreach and briefing materials on the USAID/Nigeria program. The incumbent advises Mission senior management on Nigeria political and/or economic developments that may impact the Mission’s strategic plans and program performance. Additionally, s/he is the Mission site administrator for GLAAS, the web- based procurement management system; occasionally serves as Acting Program Officer during the absence of the senior principals.

    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 Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
    • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in development program management, accounting, finance, budget analysis, planning or execution; project design, program planning, program/project budgeting and evaluation is required. At least two (2) years of this experience should be in an English-language environment with an international or non-governmental organization.
    • Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
    • Thorough Knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology as well as principles and accepted practices of governmental and business financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting is required.
    • Good understanding of political and economic situation in Nigeria and the region; problem areas in general (state of the economy, energy sector, governance, and status of basic social indicators is required. Must have an awareness of key donor organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders working in the country.

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
    The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html and/or by telephone number 09-461-4000 Ext 4261

    Method of Application

    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 considered.

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