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Summary:

Working under the Supervisory Administrative Assistant of the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) project team, the Shipment Clerk obtains customs clearance for incoming and outgoing official shipments in Support of the New Consulate Compound (NCC) in Lagos, Nigeria. The Incumbent also works with the Ministry of Transportation to facilitate vehicle registration and inspection.

Duties

Incumbent checks daily the status of all known shipments with the Consulate end users and local shipping companies. Arranges for delivery if a shipment needs to be re-sorted or re-packed for delivery to various locations. The incumbent coordinates between contractors and end users. Obtains vehicle registration, licensing and import/export documentation for GOVs. Maintains liaison with the Ministry of Transportation, local customs and airport officials as well as local contractors to facilitate official responsibilities. Operates government owned vehicles (GOVs) to carry out official duties.          

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance. 
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in customs, shipping or logistics is required.

Job Knowledge: 

Good knowledge of USG customs and shipping procedures, OBO guidelines, USG clerical practices and Embassy's vehicle safety and maintenance procedures. Must have strong knowledge of local cargo, shipping and customs procedures and regulations. Strong knowledge of local laws and regulations governing all types of vehicle use registration, insurance, import/export etc. 

Skills And Abilities: 

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and Internet Research. Good interpersonal skills to interface efficiently with various contacts including end users, vendors, trucking companies, local officials as well as post contacts. Good Knowledge of accepted record keeping methods to include developing a filing system, follow-up on projects, meeting deadlines. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must hold a valid Nigeria driver's license.

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Summary:

Incumbent will coordinate all USG official travel in the U.S. Consulate Lagos District and track all USG employee movements. Based on contact and open-source reporting, the incumbent will make security recommendations concerning travel to the Consul General and the RSO for his/her final approval

Duties

• Incumbent will communicate and coordinate with U.S. Government employees on all official travel in Nigeria and more specifically the US Consulate Lagos District, in accordance with mission Travel Policy and all applicable U.S. Government guidelines and regulations.
• Incumbent will stay up to date with current threats via daily contact with RSO or his/her delegate, RSOs of other foreign missions, NGOs, Nigerian police and open-source information (newspapers, internet, television). Incumbent will refer to information gathered from contacts and open source when submitting travel recommendations to RSO. Maintain a weekly travel publication to be disseminated to RSO and section heads.
• Coordinate with the S/GSO to ensure that GOVs used in support of official travel meet RSO requirement and are available. Incumbent will provide timely security updates and advice to Motor Pool and travelers and will coordinate with RSO staff if travelers become stranded and/or are subject to threat.
• Track and plot employee movement and their travel routes. Prepare annual statistics for the Travel Program in Lagos. As appropriate, coordinate travel that affects both Abuja and Lagos missions.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a secret security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required

Experience: Two (2) years experience in an office environment is required.

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Summary:

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Plumbing Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled plumbing preventive maintenance and repair work on mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties

Duties

Job holder would repair, and install plumbing as needed to support a variety of systems including but not limited to plumbing building and mechanical systems, potable water treatment and storage, wastewater treatment, fire sprinkler, swimming pool and landscape irrigation.

Operation                                                                                                       

• Installs and repairs plumbing and associated mechanical systems, including water supply and treatment, piping and plumbing fixtures, fire sprinkler and landscape sprinkler systems, etc., ensuring that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when critical systems stop functioning, or when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity.
• Addresses existing or potential problems and makes recommendations to ensure systems and equipment meet the design and manufacturers’ operating parameters.
• Orders and stocks plumbing and mechanical supplies and replacement parts to ensure availability for future needs.
• Assists in developing and executing testing and inspection checklists to ensure quality work by contractors and staff.
• Contributes to the safety program managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (FM/GSO).

Maintenance                                                                                                     

• Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting and troubleshooting plumbing systems and equipment to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted water supply to critical facilities. 
• Provides routine inspection on all systems and prepares written reports on their condition, including all key performance indicators in conformance with the reporting requirements of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO)   Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.
• Assists in developing and executing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for plumbing systems (potable water and wastewater treatment and storm water), equipment and associated components and controllers

Logistics                                                                                                            

• Records and compiles operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports
• Assists in the preparing documents for maintenance, repair and renovation, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.
• Escorts local contractors at post facilities when required.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust security clearance. 
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of Secondary School is required and completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in plumbing principles and application is required.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building plumbing and mechanical systems and utility treatment operations is required.

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Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Political-Military Assistant Position in the Political office.

Duties

• Incumbent is the Mission’s Political/Military Affairs Assistant.  The position is one of nine in the Political section and is supervised by the Political-Military Affairs Officer.  Incumbent is responsible for coordinating Leahy Vetting at Post.  Incumbent is likewise responsible for backup reporting on the region’s multinational organization, ECOWAS, has some action and reporting on Nigeria’s Political-Military developments, and for maintaining Post’s biography database.  This position works in close coordination with the Consular Section, the Defense Attache Office and the Office of Security Cooperation at Post, as well as various offices responsible for Leahy vetting in Washington, DC.
• Coordinate and conduct Leahy Vetting processing at Post. Use Leahy Invest to manage the workflow between sections and with the Bureau of Democracy, human Rights and Labor in Washington. 
• Monitor, analyze and report on ECOWAS, the Niger Delta and the Nigerian armed forces. Also, maintain up-to-date database of host government and other official biographies.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of US military assistance programs for Nigeria, and peacekeeping/conflict resolution programs for ECOWAS.               
• Explain, promote and defend the laws, policies and interests of the US in public diplomacy, bilateral meetings and demarches. 

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret security clearance.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations or other liberal arts is required.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional work experience in an office environment with a strong focus on writing and analytical skills is required.