Multiple Job Positions at The US Embassy

United States Mission Nigeria
Vacancy Announcement
No.  2016-061    Date:   June 01, 2016    Ref: A10000
Subject:        POLITICAL SPECIALIST   
Location:        LAGOS – POLITICAL/ECONOMIC SECTION   
Applicability:        ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES   
OPEN TO:    All Interested Candidates
POSITION:    Political Specialist, FSN-10/FP-05/5* OPENING DATE:    June 01, 2016
CLOSING DATE:    June 14, 2016
WORK HOURS:    Full-Time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:    OR Ordinarily Resident (OR) – N8,795,684 p.a.
(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOR – Not-Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$58,032 p.a.
EFM/MOH – US$49,804 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/5*

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER COM AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST.

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Political Specialist in the Political/Economic Section.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.  Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The incumbent supports Pol/Econ Section by assisting in analyzing policy issues including national politics, local politics in Nigeria’s 17southern states, human rights, trafficking in persons, religious freedom, and other social or political developments. S/he communicates the significance and underlying drivers of each issue to Foreign Service Officers in the section. Additionally, s/he maintains a wide range of contacts at various levels and in various sectors, including government, academia, and NGOs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, Economics, Business, Communications or related field is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a position requiring strong analytical and writing skills is required.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough understanding of Nigeria’s political and economic systems, constitution, and history is required. Must have broad range of contacts across a variety of organizations, including politics, government, business, academia, and civil society.
• Must be able to analyze, organize, and present information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint is required.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html and/or by telephone number 09-461-4000 Ext 4261

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United States Mission Nigeria
Vacancy Announcement
No.  2016-009    Date:   May 31, 2016    Ref:
Subject:    SENIOR PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Location:        ABUJA – USAID/ PROGRAM OFFICE
Applicability:       
ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO:    All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Senior Program Development Specialist, FSN-11 OPENING DATE:    May 31, 2016
CLOSING DATE:    June 14, 2016
WORK HOURS:    Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:    OR – Ordinarily Resident–N10,948,692 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-11

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

USAID/Nigeria in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Senior Program Development Specialist in the Program Office.

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.  Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The incumbent’s primary responsibilities include: support for program and project development which comprises strategic planning, project design, and underlying analyses; program administration and monitoring which entails overseeing obligation of funds along with all aspects of budget planning, reporting and notification, supporting communication and planning with the Government of Nigeria; and serves as the Program Office representative to technical teams to provide guidance on various aspects of program implementation, project development, monitoring and evaluation, development outreach, and budget planning. S/he plays a key role on issues related to the implementation of Development Objective (DO) programs, such as the design of new activities, budget/pipeline, or identification of best practices to be shared Mission-wide. S/he assists in the preparation of outreach and briefing materials on the USAID/Nigeria program. The incumbent advises Mission senior management on Nigeria political and/or economic developments that may impact the Mission’s strategic plans and program performance. Additionally, s/he is the Mission site administrator for GLAAS, the web- based procurement management system; occasionally serves as Acting Program Officer during the absence of the senior principals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in development program management, accounting, finance, budget analysis, planning or execution; project design, program planning, program/project budgeting and evaluation is required. At least two (2) years of this experience should be in an English-language environment with an international or non-governmental organization.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough Knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology as well as principles and accepted practices of governmental and business financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting is required.
• Good understanding of political and economic situation in Nigeria and the region; problem areas in general (state of the economy, energy sector, governance, and status of basic social indicators is required. Must have an awareness of key donor organizations, development partners, and other stakeholders working in the country.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html and/or by telephone number 09-461-4000 Ext 4261

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United States Mission Nigeria
Vacancy Announcement
No.  2016-062    Date:   June 3, 2016    Ref: A52629
Subject:    REAL PROPERTY ASSISTANT   
Location:        ABUJA – GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE (GSO)   
Applicability:    ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO:    All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Real Property Assistant, FSN-07/FP-07* OPENING DATE:    June 3, 2016
CLOSING DATE:    June 9, 2016
WORK HOURS:      Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:    OR – Ordinarily Resident–N4,766,721 p.a
(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-7
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident –AEFM–US$41,206 EFM/MOH- US$35,364, (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-07*

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE  TO  BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO POST.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Real Property Assistant in General Services Office (GSO).

NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.  Thank you for your understanding.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

Incumbent prepares and types reports for repairs on vacant or new housing units. S/he liaises with the Realty Specialist on repairs and installation of furniture and appliance in USG residencies. The incumbent will conduct final inspection on new or vacant housing units for occupation by USG personnel and serves as back-up to the Realty Specialist.
Reports to the Realty Specialist on most matters, but receives additional supervision from the General Service Office (GSO) for Housing.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• University degree in Estate Management, Property Management or Real Estate is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience of Real Property Management and with at least one (1) year experience in Administrative Management is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
• Level III (Good working knowledge) one Nigeria major Language (Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa) Language Proficiency will be tested.
• Knowledge of Nigeria Real Estate Laws, Property values, building codes and Government agencies responsible for documentation is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html and/or by telephone number 09-461-4000 Ext 4261