U.S. Embassy in Abuja Opens New Job

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position in the
Public Affairs Section:

Job Title: Opportunity Grant / Education Advising Technician, FSN-07

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

Basic function of the Position
Position/Program Description:

• Under the supervision of the Abuja Cultural Affairs Officer and
  the Educational Advising Supervisor, the Opportunity Grant / Education
  Advising Technician provides all administrative support in handling
  Educational and Opportunity Grant programs for graduate and
  undergraduate students.
• The incumbent plans and facilitates outreaches to northern High
  Schools and Universities; handles email inquiries, draft responses to
  letters; facilitate education seminars and workshops; provide
  administrative support for Education U.S.A cohort advising programs like
  Competitive College Club, United States Achievers Program amongst
  others; provides effective follow up and works closely with advisors to
  enrich overall education advising program.

Job 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:

• University Degree in any of the Social Sciences, Education, or Business is required.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in
  administrative work, out of which one should be in educational
  establishment.
• A strong knowledge of Nigerian educational system with a basic understanding of
• U.S. educational system is required.
• Good oral and written communication, customer service skills are required.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications especially Excel and or
• Access packages and knowledge of social media are required.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
• Level III (Good working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading of host country language is
• required. Language Proficiency will be tested.

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.
• 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.
• 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
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident – N4,766,721.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-07
in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$40,665 EFM/MOH – US$35,014 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-07

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,
• 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.
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered

Submit all Application to: HRNigeria@state.gov

 
Deadline  9th September, 2015.