Job Openings at the U.S. Embassy

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: 
  • For definitions use URL www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/glossary
  • Employees of Mission – Nigerian Citizens and Permanent Residents only.
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start on or after December 2022

Summary

• This position is in the Program Office and reports to the Deputy Program Officer. The incumbent plays a key role in the USAID/Nigeria Mission and the Program Office (PRO) as the senior FSN specialist on issues related to the implementation of Development Objective (DO) programs, program planning and development such as strategy development, design of new activities, budget/pipeline, or identification of best practices to be shared Mission-wide.
• Supervisory Position: Yes
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Occasional Travel
• The contractor is eligible for temporary duty (TDY) travel to the United States, or to other Missions abroad, to participate in the “Foreign Service National” Fellowship Program, in accordance with USAID policy.

Duties
Program Administration - 30%:

•  Serves as a primary advisor to the Mission and PRO and is the principal FSN advisor on overall budget matters in the Mission. 
• Takes the lead in preparing Mission responses and meeting reporting requirements on behalf of the Mission and for the Supervisory Program Officer and Mission Director to USAID/Washington and other entities on any budget related issues or information requests. 
• Responsible for in-house data collection, analysis, and preparation of responses to the ever-increasing complex taskers and data calls from Washington. Tracks actions with PRO in compliance with Washington.
• Plays a lead role in the development of new fiscal year program budgets, within broad parameters defined by the Program Officers. 
• S/he maintains a detailed budget tracking and obligation sheet and reconciles the budget allowance, obligations, and expenditures with the Office of Financial Management on a regular basis. 
• S/he provides substantive support on Mission pipeline management and the procurement planning process by: working with technical and procurement offices to accurately allocate the program budget to individual procurements; tracking procurement processes to ensure timely obligation of funds in compliance with pre-obligation requirements; and related administrative duties. 

Activity/Project Design and Management - 30%:

• Takes the lead in coordinating new management and program related activities and procedures to help prepare and refine USAID/Nigeria overall development strategy, particularly in regard to program planning, performance reporting, and budget matters. 
• The incumbent is a key Mission expert and principal advisor to the Mission on Agency and policies related to the Program Cycle including program/budget planning, monitoring, implementation, and reporting. 
• The Specialist participates with considerable weight and at the highest levels in planning for, as well as implementation of, the USAID/Nigeria Country Development and Cooperation Strategy (CDCS).
• The Specialist provides coordination and support as directed to strategy development/implementation, analyses of Government of Nigeria priorities, analyzes and prepares documentation that outlines resources needed to achieve results; analyzes USAID/Washington guidance on strategy development and advises technical offices on priorities and parameters. 

Supervisory Responsibilities - 20%:

• Direct Supervision: The incumbent will directly supervise the USAID Program Development Specialist (Budget) (FSN-10), and the USAID Program Development Specialist (FSN-10). 
• The incumbent will provide timely feedback on performance and ensure that his/her supervisees are appropriately trained, utilized, appraised, and rewarded. 
• S/he will review the supervisees’ performance in an objective manner, identify goals for professional growth, and opportunities (both formal and informal) for achieving those goals. 
• S/he will create an office environment that fosters job enrichment, skill development, and professional growth. 
• To that end, the incumbent will establish performance targets and prevent and resolve personnel issues in a timely manner. 
• In addition to supervision responsibilities, the incumbent will coach and mentor PRO and Mission staff on strategy, coordination, and reporting. 
• S/he will support and implement fair personnel practices and foster a work environment that is inclusive and non-discriminatory.

New Partnership Initiative (NPI) Head Liaison and Contract Management - 20%:

• S/he will lead efforts in drafting and implementing Mission’s NPI Action Plans. The incumbent will identify potential new and underutilized partners throughout Nigeria, and serve as the primary coordinator for, training and building the capacity of these new partners to be able to access USAID funds and successfully manage these programs. 
• In this role, s/he will empower small, local leadership, while also promoting safeguards in budgetary decisions. This includes identifying barriers to entry that some smaller potential partners may have faced in the past, mitigating them, and ensuring that the element of accountability is maintained. 
• S/he will support the Mission in implementing locally led development and the localization agenda of the new administration.
• Supervisory Relationship: Supervised by the USDH Deputy Program Officer. Supervisor will guide and mentor the incumbent to ensure the Mission is equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to properly manage its diverse portfolio, in compliance with Agency
• Supervisory Controls: Directly supervises two PRO staff: the USAID Program Development Specialist (Budget) (FSN-10), and the USAID Program Development Specialist (FSN-10).

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Education: Minimum of University Degree in a field relevant to Development Assistance, including, but not limited to Accounting, Economics, Finance, Social Sciences, or International Affairs is required.

Experience: 

• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of work experience in the development field leading/implementing strategies, managing projects, leading large initiatives, Budgetary management, or equivalent is required. 
• Prior work experience in collaborating with high-level counterparts or their representatives (government and/or private sector) is required. 
• Must have at least five years of experience working in West Africa.

Job Knowledge: 

• The incumbent must have a near-expert professional-level knowledge of development principles, concepts, and practices, especially as they relate to managing sectoral programs/projects/activities in Nigeria, and the problems and policies in Nigeria from the business, political, civil society, and social perspectives. 
• The incumbent must have knowledge and understanding of the economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics of Nigeria; development problems in Nigeria and the region; an understanding of the resources, resource constraints, and overall development prospects and priorities of Nigeria and the region; and, knowledge of, or the potential to quickly acquire knowledge of, USG legislation, policy, and practices relating to development, including USG programming policies, regulations, and procedures are required. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the organization and respective roles of the different levels of the GON to enhance effective communication, and to  develop consensus on program/project/activity strategy and implementation is required.

Skills: 

• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and the ability to independently obtain, analyze, and evaluate a wide variety of data and prepare analytical reports. Capacity for critical analysis of current development issues is required. 
• Must take initiative in carrying out assigned tasks and possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform duties with minimal supervision support. 
• Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of senior-level contacts in government and the private sector is essential. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute complex research projects and prepare precise and accurate factual and analytical budget reports is required. 
• The incumbent must be able to accurately analyze and evaluate a variety of data and information and convey complex information regarding his/her work to a variety of audiences in a clear, concise, and appropriate manner, in both written and oral English. 
• S/he must be able to understand the changes in strategic program priorities and deadlines, their implications for budget management, and recommend appropriate adjustments to financial plans. 
• S/he must have problem-solving skills and ability to recommend solutions in complicated situations, taking into consideration myriad factors and variables such as late budget appropriations and delayed funds availability, uncertain funding levels, and unexpected budget reductions or increases. 
• Thorough knowledge in MS office and Google Suite applications, such as Word and PowerPoint, and other data management skills is required. Skills in MS Excel and/or Google Sheets must be advanced.

Language: 

• Level IV fluency in English language is required. A good working knowledge of one or more Nigerian languages (Hausa, Yoruba, Ibo) is required

Physical Demands:

• The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Evaluations:

• Applicants who clearly meet the minimum Education, Experience and basic eligibility requirement will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factors listed below. The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview.

Evaluation Factors:

• Knowledge - 15 points
• Skills and Abilities - 10 points
• Language Skills - 5 points
• Interview Performance - 70 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.

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.

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

Salary
NGN 20,039,818 / Annum

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

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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.
  • 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)

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 CLO Assistant is a mandatory ICASS package and as such serves all participating USG agencies at post. 
• The CLO is a rated ICASS service provider whose base constituency includes all direct-hire employees, family members and members of household. 
• The Abuja Community Liaison Office serves a client base of approximately 300 people. The incumbent assists the Community Liaison Office in developing and maintaining key contacts and managing information that benefits the morale and welfare of the entire mission including TDYers, Long-Term Contractors and LES. 
• Supports eight (8) areas of CLO responsibilities (Event Planning, Community Liaison, Welcome & Orientation, Guidance and Referral, Information & Resource Management, and Education Liaison) as well as the management of post programs to maintain high morale of community members. 
• The CLO Assistant identifies needs within the post community and responds with effective programming, information, resources, and referrals. 
• The incumbent works under the loose supervision of the CLO and is expected to interact independently with CLO clientele to develop CLO materials/programs, and to generate ideas for CLO events. 
• This position will require a Top Secret (TS) clearance to be able to fully cover the duties and responsibilities of the CLO Coordinator (who has a TS clearance) when they are out of the country/unavailable.  
• The duties and responsibilities include attending Country Team meetings, to be a voice for the entire diverse community; attending the Emergency Action Committee meetings for crisis management and have a clear understanding of who makes up the community at post. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

• Education Requirements: Completion of Secondary School or received high school diploma
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of clerical or administrative experience in a management/administrative support or executive assistant role with familiarization of newsletter and other publication processing is required.  

Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multi-tasks. 
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to deal with a variety of Embassy personnel and delegations. 
• Strong research skills in order to respond to inquiries from the Embassy community. 
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Outlook, MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Canva and Share Point. 
• Accuracy is required for the drafting and editing the monthly newsletter, weekly round-up, memos, invitations to diplomatic missions, vendors and internal mission staff.  
• Accuracy is also required for reconciliation of expenses for events. 

Qualifications:

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

Evaluations:

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

Language: 

• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is 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.

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:

• For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.

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Salary
USD 38,894 / Annum