Job Openings at U.S. Consulate General

Announcement Number: Lagos-2022-016
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series / Grade: LE - 0130 7
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 works per week
Promotion Potential: LE-7

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FP is 07.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • Current Employees of the Mission - This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM - All Agencies
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week
• 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.
• Supervisory Position: Yes
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Under the supervisor of Information Management Specialist, or Information Program Officer, manages all unclassified pouch and diplomatic mail operations at the mailroom, supervising two mail Clerks who support all mailroom functions. Serves as primary local liaison with airport authorities, and mail handling contractors.
• Sorts and distributes mail, processes incoming diplomatic pouches and prepares diplomatic pouches for dispatch. Responsible for transportation, safeguarding, receipt and delivery of all incoming and outgoing DPO mail and unclassified diplomatic pouches.
• Maintains all required paperwork. Ensures all security standards are met for proper storage and handling of Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) accountable mail, Diplomatic Pouch (DPMUN) DPM registered, certified and pouch material. Provides guidance to all offices authorized to use DPO and pouch services.
• Tracks and is accountable for all funds issued to the mail room.
• Ensures all BPA contracts are kept up-to-date and tracks and updates the mailroom Franking machines required for official postage. 

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary School or high school diploma is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years in external or internal customer service where tasks included, problem-solving and mail handling or other related clerical experience, plus one year of supervisory or team lead experience are required.

Job Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of standard officer practices is required. Knowledge of Department of State Diplomatic Post Office and Nigeria post-regulation and procedures; knowledge of local post office, airport, and train facilities, as well as, local couriers' systems; good understanding of Mission's organization, function, personnel, and practices of the agencies to which mail service is provided. Familiarity with Embassy physical layout and locations of individual personnel. Have a basic understanding of the Vienna Conventions and other international treaties diplomatic shipments.

Evaluations:

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

Language:

• Good working knowledge in reading, writing and speaking English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to supervise and manage staff effectively is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including ability to calmly handle customer complaints up to the Executive level is required.
• Strong computer skills including typing skills and accurate data entry into web application with knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook). Must possess a valid Nigeria driver license.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, if required.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds and safely move up to 250 pounds with assistance from coworkers or use of mechanical devices

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.

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.

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.

COVID-19 Requirements for Eligible Family Members

• As required by Executive Order 14043, Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Temporary Appointment (TEMP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a medical or religious accommodation.
• Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Personal Services Agreement and compensated under the USG pay plan will be required to attest to their vaccination status using the Vaccine Attestation Form. If you are not fully vaccinated or decline to provide this information, you will be required to demonstrate proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of entry to a Mission facility and comply with enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols.
• If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.

COVID-19 Requirements for Local Candidates

• Candidates who will be employed on either a Personal Services Agreement or a direct-hire appointment and compensated under the Mission’s Local Compensation Plan will be required to follow all Mission COVID-19 policies applicable to Locally Employed Staff.
• If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.

Remuneration
NGN6,455,212 (USD $38,894) Annually.

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Announcement Number: Lagos-2022-016S
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series / Grade: LE - 0130 7
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 works per week

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FP is 07.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • Current Employees of the Mission - This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM - All Agencies
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week
• 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.
• Supervisory Position: Yes
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Under the supervisor of Information Management Specialist, or Information Program Officer, manages all unclassified pouch and diplomatic mail operations at the mail-room, supervising two mail Clerks who support all mail-room functions.
• Serves as primary local liaison with airport authorities, and mail handling contractors.
• Sorts and distributes mail, processes incoming diplomatic pouches and prepares diplomatic pouches for dispatch.
• Responsible for transportation, safeguarding, receipt and delivery of all incoming and out going DPO mail and unclassified diplomatic pouches. Maintains all required paperwork.
• Ensures all security standards are met for proper storage and handling of Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) accountable mail, Diplomatic Pouch (DPMUN) DPM registered, certified and pouch material.
• Provides guidance to all offices authorized to use DPO and pouch services.
• Tracks and is accountable for all funds issued to the mail room.
• Ensures all BPA contracts are kept up-to-date and tracks and updates the mailroom Franking machines required for official postage.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Completion of Primary School is required.

Experience:  

• Minimum of eight (8) years in external or internal customer service where tasks included, problem solving and mail handling or other related clerical experience, plus one year of supervisory or team lead experience are required.

Job Knowledge:  

• Thorough knowledge of standard officer practices is required.
• Knowledge of Department of State Diplomatic Post Office and Nigeria post regulation and procedures; knowledge of local post office, airport, and train facilities, as well as, local couriers' systems; good understanding of Mission's organization, function, personnel, and practices of the agencies to which mail service is provided.
• Familiarity with Embassy physical layout and locations of individual personnel.
• Have a basic understanding of the Vienna Conventions and other international treaties diplomatic shipments.

Evaluations:

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

Language:

• Good working knowledge reading, writing and speaking English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to supervise and manage staff effectively is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, including ability to calmly handle customer complaints up to the Executive level is required.
• Strong computer skills including typing skills and accurate data entry into web application with knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Must possess a valid Nigeria driver license. Must be willing to work flexible hours, if required.
• Must be able to lift 70 pounds and safely move up to 250 pounds with assistance from coworkers or use of mechanical devices

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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits
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.

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.

COVID-19 Requirements for Eligible Family Members

• As required by Executive Order 14043, Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Temporary Appointment (TEMP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
• If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a medical or religious accommodation.
• Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Personal Services Agreement and compensated under the USG pay plan will be required to attest to their vaccination status using the Vaccine Attestation Form.
• If you are not fully vaccinated or decline to provide this information, you will be required to demonstrate proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of entry to a Mission facility and comply with enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols.
• If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.

COVID-19 Requirements for Local Candidates

• Candidates who will be employed on either a Personal Services Agreement or a direct hire appointment and compensated under the Mission’s Local Compensation Plan will be required to follow all Mission COVID-19 policies applicable to Locally Employed Staff.
• If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.

Salary
NGN 6,455,212 (USD $38,894) / Year

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Announcement Number: Abuja-2022-012
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE - 4005 12
Work Schedule: Full-time - Work Schedule is 40hrs per week
Promotion Potential: LE-12
Supervisory Position: Yes
Travel Required: Not Required
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

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 March 2022

Summary

• The USAID Project Management Specialist - Environment & Agriculture Specialist is located in the Economic Growth and Environment (EGE) Office of USAID/Nigeria.
• The EGE Office is responsible for planning, managing, and evaluating projects and activities to achieve USAID/Nigeria’s Development Objective (DO) 1, Broadened and Inclusive Economic Growth, as well as implementing Feed the Future, Power Africa and other Presidential Initiatives in Nigeria & coordinating with regional & global programs.

Duties
Mission Environment Officer (50%):

• The MEO is responsible for reviewing quality and completeness for all 22 CFR 216 documents, including but not limited to Initial Environmental Examinations (IEE), Requests for Categorical Exclusions, and Environmental Assessments.  
• S / he will advise on environmental compliances to all technical teams, activity managers and A/CORS and mission management on: 1) how best to comply with USAID environmental procedures over life-of-project, including effective monitoring of partner implementation of the environmental mitigation measures required by IEEs and 2)how to obtain additional environmental expertise to assist in compliance with USAID’s mandatory environmental procedures.  
• The USAID Project Management Specialist - Senior Environment & Agriculture Specialist effectively collaborates with technical teams during activity design and approval to create a system and adequate resources to ensure compliance with mandatory environmental procedures over the life of the activity.  
• S/he will undertake desk or field-based environmental compliance monitoring of activities within the whole of the mission portfolio and is responsible for ensuring all annual environmental compliance reporting is completed as required with input from the technical team.

Supervision of Monitoring & Evaluation (30%):

• The Project Management Specialist - Senior Environment & Agriculture Specialist supervises the Project Management Specialist - M&E Specialist for the EGE Office.  
• S/he provides supervision, oversight and guidance to the M&E Specialist to ensure that the EGE Office’s performance management is in compliance with USAID policies and procedures.  
• The Project Management Specialist - Senior Environment & Agriculture Specialist is responsible for leading the annual Performance Plan and Report (PPR) process.  
• In addition, the Project Management Specialist - Senior Environment & Agriculture Specialist will lead efforts to provide technical assistance to EGE staff, implementing partners, and other stakeholders as necessary.

Activity Design and Management (20%):

• The Project Management Specialist - Senior Environment & Agriculture Specialist provides technical support for strategic planning and project development for the EGE Office, especially for analytical work, strategy development and project planning for new activities related to environmental protection.
• S / he contributes to the design of innovative environmental protection & agriculture development activities aligned with the Country Development Cooperation Strategy and USG priorities by preparing annual program plans; making recommendations for activities to achieve program objectives; drafting descriptions of proposed activities, including statements of work, specifications, and activity descriptions; drafting pre-solicitation documents, making recommendations on evaluation criteria, indicators, proposed contracting mechanisms and any other required terms and conditions; and serving as a member of Technical Evaluation Committees.
• The USAID Project Management Specialist - Senior Environment & Agriculture Specialist provides technical direction within their designated authorities and monitors performance of contractors and grantees by the terms and conditions of grants or awards by undertaking site visits to monitor project implementation, preparing, and reviewing progress reports and by frequently interacting with implementing partners to resolve outstanding issues.
• With the support of the Mission, the USAID Project Management Specialist -Senior Environment & Agriculture Specialist obtains and maintains certification as a Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) and exercises initiative and independent judgment in advising and supporting activities.
• S/he reviews performance and financial reports, manages the assigned portfolio, assures that funding is available when required, maintains the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Plan (MELP) for each activity managed, and assures targets/milestones are set, being met (or that remedial action is taken), properly documented and reported, and that the overall goals of the program/project/activity are being achieved.

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 and Evaluations
Requirements:

• Physical Demands: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Education Requirements:

• A minimum of Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Protection, Environment Program Management Agriculture, Agriculture Economics or a related field is required.

Evaluations:

• Knowledge: 15 points
• Skills and abilities: 10 points
• Communication & Language skills: 5 points
• Interview Performance (Written/Oral): 70 points
• Total Possible Points: 100 points

Prior Work Experience:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience involved in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of environment, agriculture, and related activities, including two years of experience managing donor-funded assistance programs in the environment and/or agriculture sectors is required.

Job Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of environmental resource management and/or agriculture development is required.
• Familiarity with global climate change, sustainable landscapes, biodiversity preservation, renewable energy, environmental screening and monitoring and value chain development is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work effectively with mid-and senior officials from USAID and IPs.  Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate well with others.  
• Must be able to develop effective and collaborative manager-to-manager relationships with IPs.
• The work requires excellent writing and computer skills, in order to develop presentations, reports, etc.  
• Diplomacy, tact, cultural sensitivity, and team participation are required, in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships within USAID/Nigeria.  
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask and stay organized in a complex, frequently changing environment is a requirement.  
• Demonstrated advanced analytical skills and problem solving, as well as the ability to effectively manage stress is required.

Language Proficiency:

• Level 4 (advanced professional proficiency) English for speaking, reading, and writing is required.

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
NGN 17,733,456 - NGN 26,496,574 / Year

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits
Agency Benefits:

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

Benefits:

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

Allowances (as applicable):

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