Job Opportunities at U.S. Consulate General

Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-083
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series/Grade: LE - 0420 7
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-7

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FS is 07.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• 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: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• The Voucher Examiner / Alternate Cashier position is in the Cashiering and Vouchering unit of the Financial Management Center, U.S.  Embassy Abuja and reports to the Senior Voucher Examiner.
• The Voucher Examiner / Alternate Cashier provides the full range of cashiering services to the Mission community in accordance with U.S. Government and Department of State regulations in addition to the review, examination and processing of all types of payment vouchers and allowances for the Mission. 
• The position performs duties in compliance with ICASS Service Standards. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements
Experience:  

• Minimum of three (3) years work experience with financial matters is required.

Job Knowledge:  

• Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations governing voucher examination is required. Knowledge of appropriation Law, Cashier User Guide (CUG), and standard regulations governing cashiering operations is required. As Cashier, incumbent should have good knowledge of local bank operation systems and Point of Contacts (POCs) at those banks for various cashier transactions.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration is required.
• Note: NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required

Evaluations:

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

Language:  

• Fluency in English language speaking, reading and writing is required. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and maintain a good composure, good attention to details, excellent typing abilities with a focus on accuracy, strong calculation skills, ability to effectively utilize computers and financial software, excellent customer service skills are required.

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 Abuja, 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.

Salary
NGN6,455,212 (USD38,056) Annually.

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Announcement Number: Lagos-2021-082
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: LE - 0705 8
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-8

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FS is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Temporary
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 5 years 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: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties
Basic Function:

• Under the supervision of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Site Security Manager (SSM), serves as the Foreign Services National Investigator (FSNI)/Security Investigator for all security related activities associated with the construction of the New Consulate Compound (NCC).
• Works independently and provides security and secretarial services in support of the project including background investigations, screening calls, file maintenances, etc.
• Maintains liaison with local police, OBO contractors, Local Guard Force (LGF), security organizations and other security authorities.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements
Experience:  

• Minimum of three (3) years of security related progressively responsible experience in investigative work with police or private security organization is required.

Job Knowledge:  

• Good working knowledge of procedures and policies of the security office with regards to conducting background investigations and determining suitability for employment and access to U.S. government facilities is required. Good working knowledge of Nigeria legal system and institutions, criminal law, and international security standards and regulations procedures is required. Good working knowledge of documentary sources of information is required.

Education Requirements:

• Two years of post-secondary education is required.

Evaluations:

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

Language:  

• Good working knowledge reading / writing / speaking English is required. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain extensive contacts with officials of various local agencies, as well as ability to exercise initiative and use research skills in obtaining information or evidence is required. 
• Good computer skills in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to draft concise reports and letters of inquiry in English is required. 
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain contacts with officials of various agencies.
• Must be able to conduct thorough interviews and evaluate honesty of candidates or employee.
• Must hold a valid Nigeria driver's license.

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 Abuja, 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.

Salary
NGN8,664,538 (USD42,570) Annually.