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Jobs Recruitment at The U.S. Embassy in Abuja

Nigeria March 2015



The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is currently seeking to employ a

suitable and qualified candidate for the position below in the

Public Affairs Section (PAS):



Job Title: Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF)

Coordinator (Trainee Level)


Ref No.: 2015-19A
Location: Abuja

Position Grade: FSN-08

Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Basic Function of the Position


  • The incumbent, under the supervision of the cultural

    affairs (CAO), oversees implementation of the Mandela

    Washington fellowship (MWF) Program, including advertising,

    recruitment and selection mechanisms, as well as follow-up

    programs, including oversight of small grant programs,

    mentoring, conferences and seminars, and other assistance to

    program alumni.

  • Incumbent oversees YALI chat network activity and

    dissemination of other information.

  • Liaises with USAID on follow-up activity offered at

    regional MWFP centers. The job holder may be call upon for

    occasional work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.


Positions Requirements

Note: All applicants MUSTaddress each

selection criterion detailed below with specific and

comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the

application will not be considered:


  • Completion of University Degree in International

    Relations/Foreign Policy, American Studies, History, Library

    Science, Anthropology, Public Administration, Urban Planning,

    Journalism, Business, Communications, Education/Pedagogy,

    Humanities, Linguistics, Theology, Engineering, Science and

    Technology and Social Sciences is required.

  • A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible

    experience in

  • Information/Media, Business activities or Program

    management, NGO, cultural, public relations, University

    teaching and counseling is required.

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

    required. Language proficiency will be tested.

  • Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of Nigeria’s

    political, media, economic, social and educational structures,

    institutions, political parties, and key figures in influential

    institutions; of PAS programs, objectives, and public diplomacy

    techniques are required.

  • Incumbent must be able to develop and maintain contacts at

    various levels in cultural, government educational, civic,

    religious and business circles.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel packages

    with at least level III typing ability minimum of 40 words per

    minute is required.


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.


Remuneration
Or – Ordinarily Resident – N4,494,054 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 Ordinarily Resident – AEFM –

US$45,487 EFM/MOH – US$39,166 (Starting

Salary) p.a.

Position Grade: FP-06



Job Title: Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF)

Coordinator (Full Performance)



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

Position Grade: FSN-09/FP-05/1


Basic Function of this Position


  • The incumbent, under the supervision of the cultural

    affairs (CAO), oversees implementation of the Mandela

    Washington fellowship (MWF) Program, including advertising,

    recruitment and selection mechanisms, as well as follow-up

    programs, including oversight of small grant programs,

    mentoring, conferences and seminars, and other assistance to

    program alumni. Incumbent oversees YALI chat network activity

    and dissemination of other information. Liaises with USAID on

    follow-up activity offered at regional MWFP centers.

  • The job holder may be call upon for occasional work on

    evenings, weekends, and holidays.


Position Requirements

NOTE: All applicants MUSTaddress each

selection criterion detailed below with specific and

comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the

application will not be considered.


  • Completion of university degree in International

    Relations/Foreign Policy, American Studies, History, Library

    Science, Anthropology, Public Administration, Urban Planning,

    Journalism, Business, Communications, Education/Pedagogy,

    Humanities, Linguistics, Theology, Engineering, Science &

    Technology and Social Sciences is required.

  • A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible

    experience in information/media, business activities or program

    management, NGO, cultural, public relations, university

    teaching and counseling is required.

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

    required. Language proficiency will be tested.

  • Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of Nigeria’s

    political, media, economic, social and educational structures,

    institutions, political parties, and key figures in influential

    institutions; of PAS programs, objectives, and public diplomacy

    techniques are required.

  • Incumbent must be able to develop and maintain contacts at

    various levels in cultural, government educational, civic,

    religious and business circles.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel packages

    with at least level III typing ability minimum of 40 words per

    minute is required.


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- N5,711,000.00 p.a.

(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-09

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$50,883 EFM/MOH – US$43,812 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position

Grade: FP-05/1



Job Title: Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF)

Coordinator (Full Performance)



Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Location: Abuja – Public Affairs Section

(PAS)

Position Grade: FSN-09/FP-05/1


Basic Function of this Position


  • The incumbent, under the supervision of the cultural

    affairs (CAO), oversees implementation of the Mandela

    Washington fellowship (MWF) Program, including advertising,

    recruitment and selection mechanisms, as well as follow-up

    programs, including oversight of small grant programs,

    mentoring, conferences and seminars, and other assistance to

    program alumni. Incumbent oversees YALI chat network activity

    and dissemination of other information. Liaises with USAID on

    follow-up activity offered at regional MWFP centers.

  • The job holder may be call upon for occasional work on

    evenings, weekends, and holidays.


Position Requirements

NOTE: All applicants MUSTaddress each

selection criterion detailed below with specific and

comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the

application will not be considered:


  • Completion of university degree in International

    Relations/Foreign Policy, American Studies, History, Library

    Science, Anthropology, Public Administration, Urban Planning,

    Journalism, Business, Communications, Education/Pedagogy,

    Humanities, Linguistics, Theology, Engineering, Science &

    Technology and Social Sciences is required.

  • A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible

    experience in information/media, business activities or program

    management, NGO, cultural, public relations, university

    teaching and counseling is required.

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

    required. Language proficiency will be tested.

  • Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of Nigeria’s

    political, media, economic, social and educational structures,

    institutions, political parties, and key figures in influential

    institutions; of PAS programs, objectives, and public diplomacy

    techniques are required.

  • Incumbent must be able to develop and maintain contacts at

    various levels in cultural, government educational, civic,

    religious and business circles.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel packages

    with at least level III typing ability minimum of 40 words per

    minute is required.


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 – N5,711,000.00 p.a.

(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-09

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$50,883 EFM/MOH – US$43,812 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position

Grade: FP-05/1



Position Title: Education Advising Supervisor



Location: Abuja

Position Grade: FSN-09/FP-05 step 1

Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week


Basic Function of the Position


Under the supervision of the Abuja Cultural Affairs Officer

(CAO), the Education Advising Supervisor manages the

Educational Advising Center in Abuja; guides and manages

graduate and undergraduate membership, provides current

unbiased information and counsel on educational opportunities

in the United States, plans and oversees outreach programs, and

supervises the EAC staff’s work. Additionally, s/he manages

independent study centers; provides appropriate guideline of

operation, liaises and responds to inquiries and request for

information from U.S. college and university admission

officers, U.S. educators and Regional Educational Advising

Coordinators (REACs).


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.


  • A University degree in Education or related field is

    required.

  • A minimum of five years of experience in an educational

    field or education advising center is required.

  • Level IV English language ability

    (Writing/Speaking/Reading) is required. Language proficiency

    will be tested.

  • Knowledge of U.S. secondary and post-secondary educational

    systems e.g. colleges and universities, technical training

    colleges and other types of educational institutions and

    programs. Must be knowledgeable about education in the U.S. and

    in the host country to be able to explain both systems as

    needed.

  • Good written and oral communication skills. Interviewing,

    analytical and research skills to obtain relevant information

    in sessions with clients and provide information and guidance

    to students is required.

  • Computer and Internet search skills is required.


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.


Remuneration

Or – Ordinarily Resident
– N5,711,000 p.a.(Starting

basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-09

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in

accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Nor – Non Ordinarily Resident – AEFM –

US$50,883 EFM/MOH – US$43,812 (Starting

Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/1



Job Title: Physician



Ref: 2014-098
Location: Abuja – Health Unit

Position Grade: FSN-12/FP-03

Work Hours: Full time; 40 hours/week



Basic Functions


  • The incumbent provides medical services to approximately

    156 direct hire American employees and approximately 85

    dependents of all agencies at post as primary care physician.

    S/He sees 377 Foreign Service National employees upon occasion

    of injury on the job, referring any who become ill at work to

    their private physicians.

  • S/He helps in planning and administering the health program

    at post, including at – post hospitalizations and medical

    evacuations. S/He serves as consulting and on – call physician

    for high – level VIP visits when the RMO and/or FSHP are not

    present.


Position Requirements

Note: All applicants MUSTaddress each

selection criterion detailed below with specific and

comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the

application will not be considered:


  • Medical Degree from the U.S. or western European equivalent

    is required with a license to practice in Nigeria. Completion

    of formal U.S. internship, minimum of three years formal

    residency or equivalent training as certified by the U.S.

    Office of Medical Services (M/MED) and current U.S. specialty

    Board certification is required

  • Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in

    internal medicine, family medicine, emergency medicine, and

    OB/GYN. The incumbent must possess the following experience:

    international medical evacuations and experience of providing

    medical services during disaster

  • Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English, the

    use of professional medical terminology is required. Language

    proficiency will be tested.

  • Must have good working knowledge of Advanced Cardiac Life

    Support, Pediatric Advances Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life

    Support, and Emergency Preparedness for chemical, biological

    and radiological situations.

  • Regular attendance of the annual Continuing Medical

    Education (CME) training and seminars to stay current with

    medical practice at U.S. standards is required.

  • Must be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others and

    have a customer – service orientation.


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.


Remuneration

Salary Or- Ordinarily Resident
– N9,045,838.00 p.a.

(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN – 12

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$76,730 EFM/MOH – US$66,067 (Starting

Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP -03.



How to Apply
Interested and qualified

candidates for this position MUST submit the following, or the

application 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:
HRNigeria@state.gov

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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 10th April, 2015.




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