Jobs in Abuja at USAID for a Program Assistant
USAID/Nigeria in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified
candidate to fill the position below in the Economic Growth and
Environment (EGE) Office:
Job Title: Program Assistant FSN-08
Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Basic Function of the Position
- The incumbent perform a full range of administrative, program
and management duties including research, planning, reporting, outreach
and activity monitoring.
- S/he will support implementation and coordination of EGE programs, primarily the Presidential Feed the Future Initiative.
- The project Assistant will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Office Director.
Position Requirements
- A minimum of two years of University Degree in Agriculture,
Economics, Business Administration, Engineering or related field is
required.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible
experience, especially in Agriculture, Business, Economic Growth or
related work is required.
- Ability to obtain, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of
data: and interact effectively, work collaboratively and communicate
(orally and in writing) clearly and concisely with all levels of
personnel within USAID, Government of Nigeria officials, international
organization, donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) private
sector, other US Government officials is required.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office suite, Google Chrome, other database and web-design software,
- Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the drivers of economic
growth, especially agriculture, and the role of development in Nigeria,
knowledge of the economic, political, and cultural characteristics; and
social problems, resources and development prospects/priorities for
Nigeria is required.
Selection Process
When fully qualified, it is essential that the candidate specifically
address the required qualifications above in the application.
Additional Selection Criteria
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will he notified.
- Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services
Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within
the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired
into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
- Current employees serving a probationary' period are not eligible to apply.
- Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary
Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent
Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
Salary
Or - Ordinarily Resident - N5,115,042 p.a.(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-08
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
- Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards,
copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification
requirements of the position as listed above.
- A type-written and signed application letter specifically
applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as
advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on
the application letter.
- Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
- E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submit Application To:
[email protected]
Note
- Mailed (Paper/hand copies) application will Not be accepted
- 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.
Application Deadline 9th November, 2015.