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:
- Application for US Federal Employment
"http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174.pdf"
rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(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:
HRNigeria@state.gov
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target="_blank">
"http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/DS-174-FILL.pdf"
rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to download
Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or
Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)
"http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174_instructions.pdf"
rel="nofollow" target="_blank">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 10th April, 2015.