Job Opportunities at The US Embassy Nigeria. The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs, EFMs or MOHs) (Management Assistant)
Announcement Number: Lagos-2021-139S Location: Lagos
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Series / Grade: LE – 0105 7
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week
Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 07. 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: 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.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
Basic Function
The Office Management Assistant serves as the principal administrative support person for Management and reports directly to the Management Officer, operating independently to ensure that administrative functions are performed effectively, efficiently, and in a manner that promotes harmony and problem-solving, ensuring other staff members may be more effective.
The Management section provides the full range of International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) to the over 85 USDH, 350 Locally Employed (LE) staff representing five US Federal Agencies.
The Office Management Assistant is the primary contact person responsible for the section’s customer service to internal and external clients.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of (5) five years of office administration and management experience is required.
Job Knowledge:
The following are required:
Knowledge of organizational hierarchy and structure and the roles and responsibilities of key personnel or offices supporting the organizations goals and objectives, in order to quickly know who to contact for any given issue.
Knowledge of the use of and ability to troubleshoot standard office equipment including copiers, fax, multi-line telephone systems, cellular or smartphones, tablet or laptop computers and digital senders and scanners.
Knowledge of all counterparts in the 10-15 Consulates in the Diplomatic community in Lagos
Knowledge of local culture, business and governmental environment.
Knowledge of key issues within the organization and between the organization and outside entities, including researching information on web sites, social media and/or publications, in order to perform such tasks as examining reports or documents for items of interest to the organization and maintaining files.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access or SharePoint, in order to perform tasks assigned and troubleshoot information technology issues.
Education Requirements:
Completion of Secondary School (High School) is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Applicants must specify level of proficiency in the language(s) listed.
Language:
Fluency in speaking / reading / writing of English is required. Fluency in any of the local languages is required.
Skills and Abilities:
Skill in working with people from varied backgrounds, educational levels, and cultural surroundings in order to create and maintain an amiable and success-oriented working environment.
Skill in time management and prioritization of work and tight deadlines, in order to perform assigned tasks.
Demonstrate a strong command of the English language to include grammar, spelling and punctuation. Must consistently meet a high standard for English, both written (overall structure as well as grammar, spelling and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as well as delivery, clarity and conciseness).
Keyboard / typing skills with speed of least 25 words per minute but highly accurate.
Skill in working positively with colleagues in order to promote harmony, cooperation, and good morale.
Professional judgment and experience to make decisions within appropriate areas of responsibility that move projects forward and enable timely achievement of section goals, including knowing when it is necessary to seek guidance from more experienced employees.
Skill at organizing multiple and varied tasks into an achievable system quickly and accurately with minimal supervision in order to complete duties on 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.
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 Lagos, 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:
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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
Job Title: Administrative Assistant – Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs, EFMs or MOHs) (Management Assistant)
Announcement Number: Lagos-2021-139 Location: Lagos
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Series / Grade: LE – 0105 7
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week
Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 07. 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: 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.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
Basic Function
The Office Management Assistant serves as the principal administrative support person for Management and reports directly to the Management Officer, operating independently to ensure that administrative functions are performed effectively, efficiently, and in a manner that promotes harmony and problem-solving, ensuring other staff members may be more effective.
The Management section provides the full range of International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) to the over 85 USDH, 350 Locally Employed (LE) staff representing five US Federal Agencies.
The Office Management Assistant is the primary contact person responsible for the section’s customer service to internal and external clients.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of (3) three years of office administration and management experience is required.
Job Knowledge:
The following are required:
Knowledge of organizational hierarchy and structure and the roles and responsibilities of key personnel or offices supporting the organizations goals and objectives, in order to quickly know who to contact for any given issue.
Knowledge at the Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access or SharePoint, in order to perform tasks assigned and troubleshoot information technology issues.
Knowledge of the use of and ability to troubleshoot standard office equipment including copiers, fax, multi-line telephone systems, cellular or smart phones, tablet or lap top computers and digital senders and scanners.
Knowledge of all counterparts in the 10-15 Consulates in the Diplomatic community in Lagos
Knowledge of local culture, business and governmental environment.
Knowledge of key issues within the organization and between the organization and outside entities, including researching information on web sites, social media and/or publications, in order to perform such tasks as examining reports or documents for items of interest to the organization and maintaining files.
Education Requirements:
Completion of two years Post-Secondary education is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Applicants must specify level of proficiency in the language(s) listed.
Language:
Fluency in speaking / reading / writing of English is required. Fluency in any of the local languages is required.
Skills and Abilities:
The following are required:
Skill in working with people from varied backgrounds, educational levels, and cultural surroundings in order to create and maintain an amiable and success-oriented working environment.
Skill in time management and prioritization of work and tight deadlines, in order to perform assigned tasks.
Demonstrate a strong command of the English language to include grammar, spelling and punctuation. Must consistently meet a high standard for English, both written (overall structure as well as grammar, spelling and punctuation) and spoken (overall structure as well as delivery, clarity and conciseness).
Keyboard / typing skills with speed of least 25 words per minute but highly accurate.
Skill in working positively with colleagues in order to promote harmony, cooperation, and good morale.
Professional judgment and experience to make decisions within appropriate areas of responsibility that move projects forward and enable timely achievement of section goals, including knowing when it is necessary to seek guidance from more experienced employees.
Skill at organizing multiple and varied tasks into an achievable system quickly and accurately with minimal supervision in order to complete duties on 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.
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 Lagos, 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:
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.
Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-140 Location: Abuja
Promotion Potential: LE-12
Series / Grade: LE – 4005 12
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – Work Schedule is 40hrs per week
Telework Eligible: No
Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
For definitions use URL www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/glossary
Current Mission Nigeria Employees Only.
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start on or after December 2021
Supervisory Position: Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required.
Summary
The Specialist provides technical assistance necessary to execute a full range of procurement actions in the (USAID / Nigeria) Office of Acquisition and Assistance.
The support includes but is not limited to complex multi-million-dollar grants and cooperative agreements, contracts, task orders, delivery orders, purchase orders, modifications to these instruments and other miscellaneous administrative actions.
Duties
Conducts Procurement Action Planning Work (10%):
Applies highly specialized contracting skills and knowledge involving the development of comprehensive planning strategies and appropriate long-range plans for new or complex actions many of which are structured with a prime contractor/recipient having two or more subcontractors/sub-grantees and requiring substantial contract administration.
Advises the technical staff/Activity Managers in the preparation of required descriptions of the proposed activity including statements of work, specifications, program descriptions, program announcements, budget, evaluation criteria, etc.
Provides backstopping services to technical personnel by advising on resolution of special procurement problems associated with waiver requests, expediting of deliveries, apparent overlapping of responsibilities and resolution of claims.
Represents the OAA/Nigeria as a full team member of one or more technical office teams. • Coordinates proposal/application review panels and advises technical staff on procurement issues. Serves on project review committees.
Advises the technical staff in the preparation of procurement planning documents.
Provides counseling and training to new project/technical staff on USAID regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) requirements.
Performs Mentoring Responsibilities (20%):
Provides mentoring and training of one Cooperating Country National Personal Service Contractor (CCNPSC) Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
Provides on-the-job training to less senior OAA/Nigeria staff and interns and assists the supervisory Contracting Officer in selecting appropriate developmental assignments for them; and reviews the work of the CCNPSC.
Organizes the preparation of annual work objectives with the Contracting Officer; follows-up on the progress of the less senior OAA employees; recommends training courses for the OAA staff for FAC-C compliance, etc.
Analyzes Sources for Services Procured and Prepares Solicitations (20%):
Pre-award Expertise and Services:
Develops new or innovative acquisition plans, source selection plans, and contract/grants terms and conditions that serve as models for future procurements.
Prepares and issues solicitations for United States and Third Country National Personal services contracts (USPSCs/TCNPSCs), as well as contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
Advises the technical staff of the selection of appropriate acquisition and assistance mechanisms to accomplish agency or mission programmatic objectives; and makes choice of instruments recommendations to the Contracting Officer.
Reviews Modified Acquisition and Assistance Documents (MAARDS) requesting acquisition or assistance requests for complex services or programs.
Negotiates Procurement Services (25%):
Pre-award Expertise and Services:
Evaluates proposals and applications for responsiveness to the solicitations and documents the relative strengths and deficiencies of each proposal.
Obtains reports and references, ensuring that offerors’/applicants’ past performance has been relevant and of high quality.
Plans the negotiation strategy, coordinates, and leads the negotiations which are conducted with contractors/grantees to develop the award price and terms.
Performs in-depth cost analysis of offers/applications.
Guides the technical team in the best practices of “best value” selection, and performance-based technical approaches.
Performs Post-Award Duties and Responsibilities including Conducting Research, Analysis, and Interpretation (25%):
Organizes and conducts post-award conferences including orientation meeting with the selected contractor and all cognizant Mission support offices, beneficiaries, and relevant implementing employees to ensure that mobilization efforts will be conducted efficiently and that all terms and conditions of procurement instruments are clear and well-understood by all parties.
Responsible for contract administration sufficient to ensure that the terms and conditions of the award are met, and that the contractor meets delivery schedules and/or performance milestones in a timely manner to achieve Mission objectives.
Conducts award administration tasks including site visits, incorporation of change orders, drafting correspondence, initiating contractor performance evaluations, monitoring of reporting requirements, advising Contracting/Agreement Officer’s technical representatives (CORs/AORs) and contractors on their administration responsibilities, etc.
Represents the OAA at performance-related Team meetings held by the Mission. Assists the technical and project teams to develop appropriate indicators for work plans and contract documents.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
Physical Demands: The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.
Education Requirements: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related field is required. Specialized training in USG acquisition is desired.
Evaluations:
Applicants who clearly meet the minimum Education, Experience and basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factors listed below. The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview:
Knowledge: 25 points
Skills and abilities: 10 points
Communication & Language skills: 5 points
Interview Performance (Written/Oral): 60 points
Total Possible Points: 100 points
Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored. Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the top ranked short-listed candidates. If the interview is conducted, the interview will be one of the determining factors in the final selection.
Reference checks will be made only for the successful candidate. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the application letter.
Qualifications
Prior Work Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible, professional acquisition and assistance experience is required. At least 5 years of them must be in a procurement capacity with USG.
Job Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of USG acquisition and assistance procedures and detailed understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations, practices and procedures and Mission’s strategic plan; and highly detailed understanding of: Analyzing and organizing large amounts of detailed information such as cost issues/factors and contract types, as relates to requirements; Knowledge of the organizations interested in and capable of performing USG contracts, grants and cooperative agreements; Knowledge of local procurement laws/policies; etc. is required.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work with minimal supervision is required. One-year mentoring experience; Highly detailed understanding/application of negotiation techniques and cost and price analysis; High level analytical skills and sound judgment to select appropriate A&A is required
Language Proficiency:
Level 4 (advanced professional proficiency) English both oral and written, is required.
Other Information:
USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms
Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs
Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations
USAID is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
Marketing Statement:
USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in the following regions of the world: Afghanistan and Pakistan, Africa (all of Africa), Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East. For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov
Taxes:
The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations. Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.
Salary
NGN17,733,456 – NGN26,496,574 Annually.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:
Health Insurance
Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
Annual and Sick leave
Annual Bonus
Allowances (as applicable):
Transportation Allowance
Meal Allowance
Miscellaneous Allowance
Housing Allowance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-141S Location: Abuja
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Series / Grade: LE – 1210 8
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week
Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 06. 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.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required:
25% or less
Incumbent must be willing to travels to any part of the world to attend in service training as requested by the OIC/TSO Abuja to maintain proficiency on security systems.
Basic Function
Incumbent performs inspections, installations, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair of unclassified technical security, counterterrorism, and life-safety equipment deployed by Diplomatic Security (DS) at U.S. diplomatic missions overseas.
Studies and make recommendations for ways to improve the effectiveness of the security systems at U.S. diplomatic missions in the Engineering Services Office (ESO) LAGOS including constituent posts.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on field experience in major repairs and installation of electrical and heavy-duty mechanical equipment, CCTV, public address, AVBCS, reading and interpreting architectural and engineering design drawings is required.
Job Knowledge:
Knowledge and/or experience in installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic systems is required; hydraulic and/or pneumatic equipment; in working with different types of steel, concrete and masonry wall construction, anchors and bolts is required. Must be able to use knowledge and skills to rectify problems associated with security equipment independently.
Education Requirements:
Completion of High School is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
Good working knowledge reading/writing/speaking English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
The skills listed below are required:
Must hold a valid Nigeria driver’s license.
Ability to use MS Excel, Access, and Word software and Internet search engines.
Must be able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams of electrical and mechanical drawings, minor adjustments, and repairs. Must be able to apply knowledge of above in the installation and M&R to FE/BR doors and windows.
Ability to use special lifting equipment and/or coordination of unskilled laborers. The nature of work may require working from a ladder, in crawl spaces, above ceiling areas and other non-office areas of a building structure.
Ability to deal with upset or difficult clients while keeping own temper / composure.
Ability to assure upset / angry clients that their concerns will be addressed while not promising actions / results that are inconsistent with Mission practices.
Ability to employ a problem-solving approach to difficult issues rather than assigning blame.
Ability to maintain objectivity in difficult situations.
Must be available for frequent travel. The position may travel alone or as part of a regional security team.
Ability to use electronic test equipment.
Ability to present a friendly, helpful, patient and caring impression to customers.
Ability to talk and relate to U.S. and local personnel from a variety of backgrounds and Mission offices.
Ability to be firm but tactful when explaining policy or limitations on resources.
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 Lagos, 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:
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.
Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-141 Location: Abuja
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Series / Grade: LE – 1210 8
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week
Overview
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is 06. 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.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required:
25% or less
Incumbent must be willing to travels to any part of the world to attend in service training as requested by the OIC/TSO Abuja to maintain proficiency on security systems.
Basic Function
Incumbent performs inspections, installations, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair of unclassified technical security, counterterrorism, and life-safety equipment deployed by Diplomatic Security (DS) at U.S. diplomatic missions overseas.
Studies and make recommendations for ways to improve the effectiveness of the security systems at U.S. diplomatic missions in the Engineering Services Office (ESO) LAGOS including constituent posts.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on field experience in major repairs and installation of electrical and heavy-duty mechanical equipment, CCTV, public address, AVBCS, reading and interpreting architectural and engineering design drawings is required.
Job Knowledge:
Knowledge and/or experience in installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and electronic systems is required; hydraulic and/or pneumatic equipment; in working with different types of steel, concrete and masonry wall construction, anchors and bolts is required.
Must be able to use knowledge and skills to rectify problems associated with security equipment independently.
Education Requirements:
Completion of high school in addition to two (2) years of apprenticeship or an advanced equivalent local level of occupational training as technician, electrician or mechanic is required.
Evaluations:
This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
Good working knowledge reading / writing / speaking English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
The skills listed below are required:
Must hold a valid Nigeria driver’s license.
Ability to use MS Excel, Access, and Word software and Internet search engines.
Ability to use special lifting equipment and/or coordination of unskilled laborers. The nature of work may require working from a ladder, in crawl spaces, above ceiling areas and other non-office areas of a building structure.
Ability to deal with upset or difficult clients while keeping own temper / composure.
Ability to assure upset / angry clients that their concerns will be addressed while not promising actions / results that are inconsistent with Mission practices.
Ability to employ a problem-solving approach to difficult issues rather than assigning blame.
Ability to maintain objectivity in difficult situations.
Must be available for frequent travel. The position may travel alone or as part of a regional security team.
Must be able to read blueprints and schematic diagrams of electrical and mechanical drawings, minor adjustments, and repairs. Must be able to apply knowledge of above in the installation and M&R to FE/BR doors and windows.
Ability to use electronic test equipment.
Ability to present a friendly, helpful, patient and caring impression to customers.
Ability to talk and relate to U.S. and local personnel from a variety of backgrounds and Mission offices.
Ability to be firm but tactful when explaining policy or limitations on resources.
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 Lagos, 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:
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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
Important Information
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
To apply for this position click the “”APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position:
Residency and/or Work Permit
Secondary School Certificate.
For EFMs, in addition to the above:
Copy of Orders / Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria
Application Deadline 4th January, 2022.
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