Latest Jobs at The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, 11th July 2015

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

Job Title: Supervisory Expeditor, FSN-08/FP-06

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 48 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

The incumbent supervises the embassy expeditors as they perform general expediter services of all U.S agencies personnel represented at post including their dependents, U.S Grantees, TDY and VIP visitors.
This position schedule the travel expeditors to assist arriving and departing passengers. She/he may be required to work at night, weekends and holidays.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

Completion of Secondary School is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in the travel industry, of which at least two years in a supervisory position is required.
Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
Knowledge of airline reservation and ticketing procedures and thorough knowledge of Nigeria’s relevant contact Agencies; Nigerian Federal Airport Authority (FAAN);
Nigerian Customs and Immigration clearing procedures, rules, regulation and familiarity with airlines check-in procedures is required.
Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel packages. Level one (1) typing ability (less than 40 words per minute) is required.
Incumbent must have good customer service and a valid professional driver’s license.

Selection Process
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, 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.
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.
Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
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.

Salary
Or - Ordinarily Resident-N5,392,865 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.
Nor - Not Ordinary Resident AEFM - US$45,487 EFM/MOH - US$39,166 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-06

Job Title: Financial Analyst/Auditor - FSN-10/FP-05 (Step 5)

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Slot: 2

Basic Function of the Position

Under the supervision of the Senior Financial Management Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for the full range of financial analysis functions for assigned strategic/development grants.
The job holder is the primary representative of the CDC finance team to assigned cooperative agreements and performs comprehensive financial reviews and analysis of implementing partners and Federal Ministry of Health business systems with cooperative agreements/projects.
The incumbent as a senior technical professional provides the technical team, the CDC implementing partners/contractors and CDC management team financial support and technical advice.

Completion of University Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Business Administration, Auditing, Economics or Finance with professional qualification of CPA/ACCA/ACA (ICAN) focused on financial management is required.
Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible professional work experience in financial analysis, budgeting, auditing, accounting or financially oriented business management, of which 3 years must be experience in auditing is required.
Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
Language Proficiency will be tested.
Thorough knowledge of the theory and practice of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles and standards and knowledge of government auditing standards is required.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of government and nongovernmental business institution with regard to financing, accounting, budgeting and reporting is required.
Advanced personal computer skills with experience using word processing and spreadsheets and intermediate level experience in data analysis and data entry is required.

Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
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.
Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
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.

Salary
Or - Ordinarily Resident - N6,446,680.00 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/EFM/MOH - US$49,311 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-5/5

Job Title: Communications Specialist - FSN-10/FP - 05/5

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

As the lead communications officer, the incumbent develops and implements a comprehensive communications program for CDC Nigeria to promote public understanding of CDC programs and accomplishments. She/he plans and coordinates the dissemination of information relating to the organization’s programs, objectives and functions through various media.
This position provides communications supports for multiple public health programs, including but not limited to PEPFAR, PMI, Immunizations and Global Health Security.

Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible working experience in communications or public affairs environment is required.
Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
Incumbent must have an in-depth understanding of overall communications principles, guidelines and procedures related to the management of public relations and working knowledge of the structure and functions of the Agency’s role in support of PEPFAR, PMI, Immunizations and GHS.
Ability to quickly and carefully translate technical legal language into understandable and easy to read written documents and ability to adapt style, manner of presentations and format to the requirements of the audience and to assess problems and develop realistic solutions is required.
Intermediate user level of word processing, graphics, spreadsheets and database including keyboarding skills that include both speed and accuracy is required.

Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
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.
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.

Salary
Or - Ordinarily Resident–N6,446,680.00 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/EFM/MOH – US$49,311 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/5

Job Title: Voucher Examiner FSN-07

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

The incumbent examine and process vouchers and invoices of multi-million dollar, long term technical assistance contractors and grantees both direct and host country, for USAID project and non-project activities and administrative operations, recommending for payment or indicating required clarification or justification.
The job holder control and monitor payment requests and disbursements for USAID project and non-project activities and administrative operations. These include but are not limited to vouchers for purchase orders, contracts, travel and shipping documents.

University Degree in Accounting, Business management or related field is required.
Minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in accounting or a closely related field with practical knowledge of basic accounting concepts and the flow of accounting transactions are required.
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required.
Language proficiency will be tested.
Good general knowledge of accounting office operations is required.
Incumbent must be familiar with generally accepted accounting principle and standards.
Ability to analyze numerous accounting records and determine the need for various types of entries and adjustment; to reconcile and balance accounts; and to relate the purpose and objectives of projects to their cost and fiscal requirement 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.
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.
Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be 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.

Salary
Or - Ordinarily Resident - N3,459,393.00 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-07
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

Job Title: Chauffeur, FSN-03/FP-BB

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-Time; 48 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

Under the supervision of the Motor pool Supervisor, the incumbent carefully and responsibly drives an official vehicle to various locations in Abuja, and on some occasions, to other cities in Nigeria.
She/he drives Embassy personnel, visitors or cargo to various locations including ministries, embassies, and other businesses organizations.

Qualifications Required
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion in the application letter or the application will not be considered.

Completion of Secondary School Education is required.
Minimum of two (2) years professional driving experience is required.
Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested. Level III (good working knowledge) of any widely spoken local language is required.
A good geographical knowledge of Abuja, other cities and neighboring countries, including traffic laws and regulations and ability to drive carefully and cautiously in heavy and chaotic traffic situations on poorly maintain roads is required.
A good knowledge of safety and preventative maintenance practice for vehicles and ability to recognize a hazardous or dangerous situation and take appropriate action is required.
A valid Nigerian driver’s license and ability to communicate clearly on the phone or by radio when necessary is required.

Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
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.
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

Salary
Or - Ordinary Resident - N2,360,678.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-03
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor - AEFM/ EFM - US$22,058 Starting basic salary p.a. Grade: FP-BB

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:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office,
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive,
Central District Area,
Abuja.
Or submit to: [email protected]

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

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.

Application Deadline 20th July, 2015

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