Latest Vacancies at U.S. Consulate General

Announcement Number: Lagos-2021-029RA
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: FP - 0101 6
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-6

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FP is 06.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
• Security Clearance Required: Top Secret Clearance
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)
• Supervisory Position: Yes
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Duties

• The incumbent serves as liaison between the official government community and post management.
• Prepares and sends reports, and data as required by the Family Liaison Office (FLO) or other Department stakeholders.
• Uses existing resources for referring individuals who request counseling or guidance.
• Serves as a point of contact and advocate for the Family Member Employment program.
• Establishes and maintains personal contacts within and outside the Mission, leveraging these resources to further the CLO program.
• Supervises two CLO Assistant position.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years work experience or the equivalent in communication with the public, and organizing small, medium or large events.

Job Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of the local environment, Consulate or Embassy functions, key personnel.

Education Requirements

• Completion of Secondary or High school is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Language: 

• Fluent in written and spoken English is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to generate ideas for events and follow-through with the planning and organization.
• Basic working level of MS Word is required.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across age ranges from children to adult, and across cultures. Must have good writing skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):  

• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Other Information:

• Hiring Preference Selection Process:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
• Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.
• Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Salary
USD42,570 Annually.

Benefits and Other Info
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

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Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-085
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE - 4005 11
Work Schedule: Full-time - Work Schedule is 40hrs per week
Promotion Potential: LE-11
Telework Eligible: No

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: Open to Current Mission Nigeria Employees Only. For definitions use URL www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/glossary
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start on or after November 2021
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not required

Summary

• The USAID Project Management Specialist – Feed the Future is located in the USAID/Nigeria Economic Growth and Environment (EGE) Office.
• The primary purpose of this position is to perform a full range of administrative, program and management duties including research, planning, reporting, outreach, and activity monitoring.
• The incumbent will support implementation and coordination of EGE programs, including the Presidential Feed the Future Initiative, Power Africa, and the WASH portfolio.

Duties
Project Support/Administration: 40%

• Maintains a technical working knowledge of all activities within EGE including program/projects Scope of Works (SOW), areas of ongoing/past/planned activities and their relation to Mission strategic objectives and measurable goals.
• Plays a critical role in defining and developing systems to store and retrieve information and statistics of high quality which are critical for program/project monitoring, planning, policy development, analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinates and ensures timely completion of all administrative and reporting requirements including but not limited to operational plans, portfolio reviews, congressional notifications, annual reports, briefing memoranda, success stories and fact sheets.
• Provides guidance and support to EGE team members regarding USG guidelines and regulations (ADS, AIDAR, FAR, Mission Orders). Participates in coordination of the EGE budget, obligations, accruals, and other contractual and financial reporting requirements.

Program / Project Management: 40%

• Serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) and/or alternate COR/AOR for EGE acquisition and assistance activities, activity manager for field support programs.
• The Specialist will manage an annual combined program budget of US$2M per year for 5 years.
• Provides advanced technical advice required to implement projects; performs site-visits and monitors performance including review of work plans, terms of reference and scopes of works. Serves as a team member in planning, reviewing, and designing new activities.
• Participates in strategy and program reviews; comments on other activity managers project documents, as requested.
• Tracks annual budget allocations and expenditures, priority given to Feed the Future portfolio. Develops annual budget allocations for projects, administration, program design, project monitoring and evaluation in coordination with EGE management.
• Technical monitoring and administration of the contract/cooperative agreement; financial management including expenditure analysis, forward funding estimates and accruals calculations; program management including target allocation and quarterly/annual monitoring of implementation. Will identify actual or potential problem areas and recommend corrective actions, particularly in areas of procedures and analytical inquiry.
• Drafts techn ical justifications for new activities and for changes to ongoing activities and programs.

Analysis and Program Reporting: 20%

• Support EGE Senior Program Managers on the analysis and reporting of all aspects of economic growth activities, priority given to Agriculture.
• Using published and unpublished sources, and where necessary, conducting research of a qualitative and quantitative nature, assesses the impact of new developments and interventions regarding economic growth and agriculture in assigned areas.
• Provides administrative and technical guidance to EGE staff on program and project strategies and technical approaches.
• Participates in analyzing policy statements and plans of the Nigerian government and other donors to inform USAID programming.
• Assists in outreach and communication through maintaining updated program information. May represent USAID to the Government of Nigeria counterparts, the private sector, NGOs, other donors, and stakeholders.
• Will provide on a regular basis complex tech nical non-government organizations performance management plans and quarterly results reporting.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Physical Demands: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
• Education Requirements: Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Administration, or International Development or Affairs, or related field is required.

Evaluations:

• Knowledge: 15 points
• Skills and abilities: 10 points
• Communication and Language skills: 5 points
• Education: Up to 10 points for education exceeding the minimum requirements
• Interview Performance: 60 points
• Total Possible Points: 100 points

Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored. Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the top ranked short-listed candidates. If the interview is conducted, the interview will be one of the determining factors in the final selection.

Reference checks will be made only for the successful candidate. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the application letter.

Qualifications
Prior Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in development and project support in the Agricultural sector, Water and Sanitation, Power, and/or Private Sector Engagement with international and/or donor organizations is required. Demonstrated experience in successfully supporting technical projects, monitoring, and reporting for activities in any of the sectors listed above is required.

Job Knowledge:

•  A thorough knowledge and understanding of the drivers of economic growth, especially agriculture and the role of development in Nigeria is required. Contacts with appropriate governmental officials, non-governmental organizations and private sector professionals are necessary.
• This must be complemented by a broad understanding of
  • The economic, political, and cultural characteristics, and
  • The social problems, resources, and development prospects/priorities for Nigeria.
• Must have good knowledge or the potential to acquire such knowledge, of USG legislation relating to development assistance; USAID programming policies, regulations, procedures, and documentation; and of the objectives, methodology and status of the program and projects to which assigned.  

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to obtain and analyze, interpret, and evaluate a variety of data and to organize/present it in concise written and oral form; independently plan, develop, manage, and evaluate important and complex programs/projects; and furnish information and advice in assigned areas with detachment and objectivity.
• Ability to prepare complete and accurate technical reports and to develop and present ad hoc briefings.
• Demonstrated ability to 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 organizations, donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private sector, other US Government officials.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively in a multicultural team environment.
• Demonstrated competency in using MS Office suite, Google Chrome, other database and web-design software and social media.
• Demonstrated ability or be able to acquire the ability to effectively and efficiently manage resources (staff, equipment, budget) to meet project goals and Mission objectives.

Language Proficiency:

• Level IV fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.  Language competence may be tested.

Other Information:

• USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
• Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms
• Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs
• Ethical Conduct.  By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635.  See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations   

USAID is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status

Marketing Statement:

• USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in the following regions of the world: Afghanistan and Pakistan, Africa (all of Africa), Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East.For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov

Taxes:

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations.  Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

Salary
NGN15,890,203 Annually.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

• Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
• Annual and Sick leave
• Annual Bonus

Allowances (as applicable):

• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• Miscellaneous Allowance
• Housing Allowance

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Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-084
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series/Grade: LE - 4005 8
Work Schedule: Full-time - Work Schedule is 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-8

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For definitions use URL www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/glossary
  • Current Mission Nigeria Employees only
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start on or after November 2021

Summary

• The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the senior procurement agent and is responsible for procurement of variety of commodities and services for USAID/Nigeria. This includes, but not limited to service contracts, blanket purchase order, contracts, purchase orders, task orders, delivery orders, USG purchase card, and personal & non-personal contract. 

Duties

• Serves as Procurement Assistant for the Mission.
• Procures commodities and services for staff both OE and Program funded activities under $250,000 by contract or purchase order action, either locally, from a third country or from USA sources in accordance with USAID policies and regulations.
• Items procured are varied and include but not limited to motor vehicles and spare parts, generators, household furniture, office furniture, IT equipment and supplies, building and equipment maintenance and various service contracts.  Plans and organizes work to ensure timely acquisition of needed goods and services for about an estimated workforce of 170.  Conducts closeouts of contracts and purchase orders after completion.
• Review procurement requests from requesting offices to determine actions necessary and probable sources of required items or services. Reviews Solicitation, request for quotation, scope of work, price quotations, proposed contracts, supplier’s bills and other procurement documents.
• Post procurement requests for proposal or request for quotes outside the office premises, or in newspaper and in other outlets for easy access to a wide range of public companies.
• Organizes and coordinates technical committees for the review of proposals, and to obtain technical reports for procurement actions.  Conducts market research to determine best value for the United State Government (USG).
• For items to be ordered from General Services Administration, verifies or identifies stock numbers from GSA catalogues.
• Prepares necessary documentation, obtains signatures and dispatches to GSA.  Maintains awareness of market conditions, including price and availability of commonly purchased items.  Maintains contact with local/International vendors and supplier firms, to ensure compliance with Systems Award Management (SAM)/Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) requirement and to facilitate resolving procurement problems. Procures goods locally/off-the-shelf as appropriate using appropriate funding mechanism.
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance agreements in place are implemented, oversees the servicing/repair of all mission’s office equipment – photocopiers, fax machines, printers etc.; Open and maintains filing system for all purchase order and contract actions (physical and electronic), ensuring that Purchase Order files are complete and up to date in ASIST and that information is readily accessible. Responsible for annual retirement of older contract files to the warehouse per USAID regulations.
• Maintains requisite stock books, manuals, specifications, etc., on a current basis; Compile and maintain market data on suppliers, including latest prices, type of items, quality of product etc. Performs tracking of outstanding orders and contacts vendors in order to resolve any complications in ordering, shipping or invoicing.
• For other goods and services, reviews such requests for necessary technical data and proper authorizations. Prepares specifications and estimate probable costs of items.  Obtains bids by telephone, correspondence or by advertisement.  Review responses and prepares summaries including recommendation as to best offer for approval of the Executive Officer.
• When the Executive Officer approves recommendation, drafts purchase orders and related documents and obtains necessary signatures and dispatches to vendor.
• If procurement is to be done locally, and where necessary, enters negotiation as to price and other factors with vendor.  Follows up on order to ensure early and prompt receipt.  Reviews receiving report and attaches this to Vendor’s invoice and forwards both to Controller’s office for payment. Maintain procurement tracker to monitor the process of obtaining goods.
• It provides information about the requesting office, cost of items, quantity, requisition and purchase order number, date, the successful vendor, amount, estimated date of arrival and close out information.
• It also provides a comparison between the estimated cost of the goods at the time of requisition versus actual cost of obtaining them along with the date at which the goods were obtained. This ensures reviewing, ordering, delivery, and billing management for goods involved in the procurement process.
• Process one-time purchase of technical assistance, studies, workshops, training, logistical support arrangements, and direct provision of services in a broad range of program areas. Processing of Personal Service Contracts (PSC), offshore/resident hire for U.S citizens and aliens from solicitation stage to final award.
• Provides guidance in the use of GLAAS software in preparing purchase orders, modifications, and close out.
• Work closely with OFM to ensure timely review and approval of GLAAS requisition. Solves all GLAAS related problems in the Executive office without assistance. Provides support / training to Office Managers/GLAAS Requestors in resolving GLAAS errors.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Physical Demands: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
• College / University studies in Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Economics, or any other related Social Sciences fields is required

Evaluations:

• Applicants who clearly meet the minimum Education, Experience and basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factors listed below. The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview.
  • Knowledge: 15 points
  • Skills and abilities: 10 points
  • Communication and Language skills: 5 points
  • Interview Performance: 70 points

Other Requirements:

• Prior Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in procurement/purchasing work, of which at least 2 years should be in responsible purchasing work is required.
• Job Knowledge: Incumbent must have detail working knowledge of USG procurement regulations, instructions and procedures of US Federal specifications and standards relating to items purchased is requires. Must have a good knowledge of local market practice and supplies as well as pricing practices.
• Skills and Abilities: Skills in negotiating for the best price via personal contacts, telephone, or correspondence and in preparing precise specifications is required.  Ability to develop and maintain a procurement tracking system and close out all finalized procurement actions is required. Ability to deal with a wide variety of supplies and mission staff is required.
• Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluent) speaking/reading/writing in English Language and one local language is required.

Taxes

• The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations.
• Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

Benefits

• N8,664,538 annually.
• Health Insurance
• Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
• Annual and Sick leave
• Annual Bonus.

Allowances (as Applicable):

• Transportation Allowance
• Meal Allowance
• Miscellaneous Allowance
• Housing Allowance.