Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria is composed of two key diplomatic entities: the Embassy located in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General situated in Lagos. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos serves as the official representative of the U.S. Mission to the Nigerian people residing in the southern region. These diplomatic offices play crucial roles in promoting and strengthening the bilateral relationship between the United States and Nigeria. They work to enhance cooperation, facilitate cultural exchanges, support economic ties, and provide consular services to U.S. citizens and Nigerian residents. Through their diplomatic efforts, the U.S. Mission works towards fostering mutual understanding, collaboration, and friendship between the United States and Nigeria.
1). Office Management Assistant – U.S. Eligible Family Members
Announcement Number: Lagos-2023-069
Location: Lagos
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series / Grade: FP – 0120 8
Promotion Potential: FP-8
Overview
- Hiring Path: Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- For USEFM – FP is 08. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
- Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance
- Appointment Type: Temporary
- Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years).
Summary
- The work schedule for this position is: Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Start date: C Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (XX weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Supervisory Position: No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Duties
- The incumbent performs clerical and administrative duties as the Office Management Assistant (OMA) for the Regional Security Office (RSO) pertaining to a multitude of RSO administrative items, both classified and unclassified.
- The incumbent will need to work independently and possess strong communication skills as the incumbent will be in contact with many diverse individuals on a daily basis. Incumbent will require unescorted access to the Control Access Area (CAA) and a Secret security clearance.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:
- Completion of High School is required.
Experience:
- Two (2) years of Secretarial/office support staff clerical experience only, performing duties such as: filing, scanning, scheduling appointments/meetings, maintaining calendars, ordering office supplies, making travel arrangements, and receiving telephone calls is required.
Evaluations:
- This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
- Mandatory: Fluent reading/writing/speaking English is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
- The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits
Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
- The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
- For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
- Hiring Preference Selection Process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* Important
- Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.
- A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
- The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
- ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
- For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
Marketing Statement:
- We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Salary
USD36,195 annually.
Application Closing Date
10th July, 2023.
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2). Engineer – Employees of Mission – All/or USEFMs, EFMs or MOHs (Project Controls Engineer)
Announcement Number: Lagos-2023-068
Location: Lagos
Series/Grade: LE – 1105 10
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-10
Overview
- Hiring Path: Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- For USEFM – FP is 5 step 5. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- Current Employees of the Mission – This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM – All Agencies
- Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
- Appointment Type: Temporary
- Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed 5 years subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Summary
- The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
- Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (XX weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Supervisory Position: No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
- Travel Required: Not Required
Duties
- Under the supervision of the OBO Project Director (PD) for the Lagos New Consulate Compound (NCC) Project, the Project Controls Engineer shall be the principal responsible for advising the PD on construction contract administration matters including Primavera schedule evaluations;
- Development of independent government cost estimates (IGE), maintenance of construction inspection reports for all disciplines, management of construction submittals;
- Preparation of weekly activity reports, schedule assessments, non-conformance reports, and monthly reports to OBO headquarters; and other construction engineering duties as assigned.
- The job holder must be able to work independently with U.S. based consultants on construction engineering services.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering or Architectural field from an accredited university is required.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of professional experience in a design, construction, or government management-related position is required.
- NYSC Certificate or Exemption/Exclusion document is required.
Job Knowledge:
- Knowledge of project controls, reporting, and contract administration, business office administrative policies and procedures applicable to government office operations is required.
Evaluations:
- This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language(s) listed.
Language:
- Fluent level in speaking, reading and writing English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Must possess excellent Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word.
- Must be able basic ability to read construction drawings.
- Must be able to write project reports and correspondence.
- Must be able to create basic cost estimates.
- Must be able to understand basic engineering and construction principles.
- Keyboard skills is required where accuracy is important, but speed is not. Ability to coordinate administrative management functions with Consulate offices, OBO Washington, project contractors, and subordinates is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
- The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits
Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
- The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Hiring Preference Selection Process:
- Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
- Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
Important
- Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
- A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
- The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
- ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
- For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
Marketing Statement:
- We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Salary
NGN 14,526,446 (USD 57,021) / Per Year
Application Closing Date
7th July, 2023.
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3). Public Health Specialist (M&E) – All Interested Candidates (Snr Program Specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation)
Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-071
Location: Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE – 0550 11
Promotion Potential: LE-11
Overview
- Hiring Path: Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM – FP is 04. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- All Interested Applicants / All Sources
- Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
- Appointment Type: Permanent
- Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Summary
- The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
- Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Travel Required:
- 25% or less
- Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% of time to Performs field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by the programs and to verify the accuracy of reported data.
Duties
- The incumbent, under the supervision of the Associate Director, Strategic Information (SI), will provide technical expertise in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for the U.S. Army Medical Research Directorate-Africa/Nigeria (USAMRD-A/N), under the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).
- The incumbent will work with the other team members to implement strategies and systems that: ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of all program and related activities; use appropriate technologies to integrate data collection, processing, and reporting, in a manner that enhances the use of the information for improving patient and program outcomes; and that provide support for surveillance and research related activities in the program.
- The incumbent will provide technical support for all PEPFAR interagency team activities.
- The incumbent will also provide technical assistance aimed at building the capacity of the Nigerian Ministry of Defence (NMOD) SI team in a manner as to ensure sustainability of the program.
- S/he, by applying both theoretical and practical knowledge of monitoring and evaluation systems and research methodologies, will provide critical support to the larger USAMRD-A/N team in the achievement of program goals and objectives.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:
- A professional Degree in Medicine (MBBS, DVM or equivalent), and a Masters Degree in one of the following disciplines: Public Health, Epidemiology, Informatics, Computer Science, or Health Management is required.
- NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in design and implementation of program M&E activities, implementing health data and information systems, evaluation of program activities and research.
- Familiarity with quantitative and/or qualitative methods is essential.
Job Knowledge:
- The incumbent must possess advanced knowledge and understanding of activities as relates to PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS programs.
- Advanced knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation strategies and techniques as well as standard knowledge of HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases or TB prevention activities are required.
- Incumbent must possess knowledge of health delivery information systems, especially the application of program management and the translation of evaluation data as it pertains to the improvement of program operations, guidelines, and policies.
- Knowledge of the health care system of Nigeria and advanced computer skills in Word processing, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, statistical applications (SPSS, STATA or related), and web based applications are required.
- Ability to use business intelligence tools like Tableau and Power BI are essential for this position. Advanced knowledge of DHIS2 implementation and interoperability with other systems is essential.
Evaluations:
- This may be tested. Applicants must specify level of proficiency in the language(s) listed.
Language:
- Fluency in speaking/reading/writing English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong oral and written communications skills are required.
- Ability to analyze, understand and discuss new program design, management and implementation approaches is required.
- This includes the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports.
- Ability to work in project teams and workgroups and to develop effective working relationships with national and international working partners is required.
- The incumbent will be expected to exercise considerable ingenuity and tact in applying guidelines to unique and different settings, as the work is highly complex and can be threatening to stakeholders.
- Considerable innovation will be required to influence other collaborative organizations engaged in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs to adopt appropriate strategies for their program activities.
- The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate advanced use of spreadsheets and ability to integrate data from spreadsheets and other sources into DHIS2. Intermediate user level of word processing and databases is required.
- Intermediate skills in calculation; measurement and data analysis; understanding trends; and interpreting relationship between numbers is required.
- Keyboard/typing skills is required, with working speed & accuracy.
- Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% of time.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
- The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Other Information:
- For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
Hiring Preference Selection Process:
- Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
- Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* Important
- Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.
- A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
- The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
- ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
- For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
Marketing Statement:
- We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Salary
N18,063,974 Annually.
Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
- The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office
Application Closing Date
14th July, 2023.
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4). Warehouse Worker – All Interested Candidates (Warehouse Truck Driver)
Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-070
Location: Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – 48 hours per week
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE – 0805 4
Promotion Potential: LE-4
Overview
- Hiring Path: Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- For USEFM – FP is AA. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- All Interested Applicants / All Sources
- Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
- Appointment Type: Permanent
- Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Summary
- The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)
- Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Supervisory Position: No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Duties
- The incumbent is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a U.S. Government-owned or leased trucks, large cargo vehicles or other vehicles.
- The incumbent is also responsible for safe handling, transporting and storage of both expendable and non-expendable items.
- The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor (or designee).
- This position is characterized as providing support to medium size posts with no Property Supervisor.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:
- Completion of High School Education is required.
Experience:
- A minimum of two (2) years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required.
- In addition to one (1) year of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.
Job Knowledge:
- Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, USG safety and security standards.
- Good work knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.
- Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.
- Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations. Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas is required.
Evaluation:
- This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
- Limited knowledge reading/writing/speaking English Language is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to physically be able to perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently. Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.
- Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.
- Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs. Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to authorities concerned.
- Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
- Must hold a valid Nigeria class B driver’s license.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
- The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits
Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
- The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
- For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
- Hiring Preference Selection Process: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
Hiring Preference Order:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* Important
- Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.
- A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
- The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
- ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
- For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
Marketing Statement:
- We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Salary
N4,146,835 / USD $27,782 annually.
Deadline: 14th July, 2023.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:
- Office Management Assistant – U.S. Eligible Family Members
- Engineer – Employees of Mission – All/or USEFMs, EFMs or MOHs (Project Controls Engineer)
- Public Health Specialist (M&E) – All Interested Candidates (Snr Program Specialist, Monitoring and Evaluation)
- Warehouse Worker – All Interested Candidates (Warehouse Truck Driver)