Vacancy At United States Mission

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Incumbentperforms installation and configuration of equipment on the unclassified localarea network, to include application of security fixes, installation and upgrade of software, installation of hardware, running communication cables, performing help desk and training duties, ensuring accuracy of inventories, performing routine maintenance on servers and assisting with account and user management. 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 Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering is required.
2.Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the computer field, with emphasis on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, Networking, SharePoint and Web Design is required.
3.Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
4.Thorough knowledge of computer equipment operations management, application programming, and local and wider area network operations to include CISCO products is required.
5.Knowledge of hardware and software acquisition procedures, computer and repairs 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 “NeedsImprovement” 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.

SALARY: OR–Ordinarily Resident– N3,810,106 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-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$ 44,737.00, EFM/MOH–US$ 38,394, (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-06

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. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Computer Management Assistant in the Information Systems Center (ISC) section