The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Administrative Assistant FSN-07/FP-07*
OPENING DATE: November 16, 2015
CLOSING DATE: December 1, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N4,766,721 p.a.(Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-07
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan
NOR - Non Ordinarily Resident – AEFM / EFM/MOH – US$35,014 (Starting Salary) p.a.
NOTE: ALL NON 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 COM AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Under the supervision of the of the Associate Director for Global Immunization Division (GID) Program, the incumbent serves as a prime contact for the program within CDC Nigeria and coordinates activities between the program and various stakeholders. S/he is responsible for the daily administration of GID Nigeria program including budget tracking and travel coordination.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Finance, Accounting or related field is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in administrative support or program assistant level is required.
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Writing English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
Knowledge of administrative/accounts and general office procedures is required.
Proficiency in computer skills with experience in word processing and spreadsheets is required.
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of: Information Resource Center Director
Job Title : Information resource center director
Job Ref: A60007
Job Location: Abuja - Public Affairs Section (PAS)
Position Grade: FSN-10/FP-05/5
Work Hours: Full time; 40 hours/week
Basic Functions
The position directs and manages a medium sized Information Resources Center (IRC) and supervises one IRC Assistant.
S/he performs and oversees in-depth research in response to inquiries of wide scope and complexity from Nigeria target audience, Public Affairs Section and other mission offices in support of mission goals.
The incumbent evaluates U.S. government and legislative documentation and other appropriate resources and interprets these in response to research requests.
S/he maintains professional contacts with senior government counterparts and conducts training. With oversight of the American Supervisor, ensures that American Spaces file timely program reports and submit budget requests.
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:
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, is seeking to employ a suitable suitable and qualified candidate for the position of:
POSITION TITLE: CVE Grant Management Assistant, FSN-09/FP-05 Step 1
OPENING DATE: October 6, 2015
CLOSING DATE: October 21, 2015
LOCATION: Abuja
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR Ordinarily Resident (OR) – N7,731,239 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 –U$43,812 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/1
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.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO), the incumbent identifies vets, administers, manages monitors, closes out, assesses effectiveness of, and generates grant programs funded by CVE monies. Target audiences are largely youth, interfaith, and vulnerable communities. She/he conducts grant writing and grants management workshops for potential grantees; tracks CVE funding streams, coordinating with the Financial Management Office, Public Affairs Section budget specialist, and program offices in Washington; convenes quarterly meetings with donors and other stakeholders to organize forums and coordinate programming efforts.
To obtain a copy of this announcement, please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html
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.
University Degree in Social Sciences or Liberal arts is required.
Minimum of three (3) years’ professional experience in program management, development projects, and grant management is required.
Thorough knowledge of NGOs, religious, ethnic, and academic communities operating in northern Nigeria relating to CVE and broad knowledge of public diplomacy programs, including American Corner programming, is required.
Ability to initiate, implement, expand multifaceted solutions that address violent extremism in northern Nigeria and plan coordinated efforts between various levels of society (i.e. policy makers, community structures, etc.) towards a sustainable CVE agenda in Nigeria; proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, is seeking to employ a suitable suitable and qualified candidate for the position of: Physician
Job Title: Physician
Job Location: Abuja
Job Ref: 2014-098, 2015-018
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.
U.S Embassy Job Recruitment september 9 2015: Gender program specialist-CDC needed (Abuja)
The U.S. Embassy is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position of: Gender Program Specialist - CDC
Job Location: Abuja
Job Title: Gender program Specialist - CDC
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Under the supervision of the CDC Nigeria Prevention Branch Chief, the incumbent serves as the key public health specialist advising the CDC/PEPFAR Nigeria Program on addressing gender related disparities in HIV prevention, care and treatment and/or gender inequities that contribute to the HIV epidemic. S/he also serves as gender health advisor to Nigeria ministries and partners, including those funded by the host government or the Global Fund and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of Gender activities and studies. S/he is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a broad range of CDC-funded programs and studies required to implement the president’s emergency plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Nigeria.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html
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.
Master’s Degree (MPH, MSHP, MSW) or host country equivalent in public health, nursing, health policy, public administration, sociology, psychology, anthropology, political science or related social sciences is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of mid-to-senior level public health experience in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating gender activities for HIV/AIDS or other public health/development assistance programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required.
Thorough knowledge of gender issues in health and/or HIV and AIDS programming, research, measurement and evaluation as well as understanding of the gender-related socio-cultural context, barriers, and opportunities to quality health services in the context of HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment in Nigeria is required.
Thorough knowledge of the Nigeria government health care system and structures including familiarity with Ministry of Health (MOH), National Agency for the control of AIDS (NACA) and Women Affairs and Social Development (MWASD) policies, program priorities and regulations; and knowledge of HIV/AIDS public health analysis, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs is required.
Method of Application
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.
The U.S. Embassy is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Supervisory expeditor
Job Location: Abuja
Job Details
The incumbent supervises the embassy expeditors as they perform general expediter services of all U.S agencies personnel represented at post including their dependents, U.S Grantees, TDY and VIP visitors. This position schedule the travel expeditors to assist arriving and departing passengers. She/he may be required to work at night, weekends and holidays.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html
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.
The U.S. Embassy is currently searching for competent and qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Financial Analyst/Auditor
Job Location: Abuja
Job Function:
Under the supervision of the Senior Financial Management Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for the full range of financial analysis functions for assigned strategic/development grants. The job holder is the primary representative of the CDC finance team to assigned cooperative agreements and performs comprehensive financial reviews and analysis of implementing partners and Federal Ministry of Health business systems with cooperative agreements/projects. The incumbent as a senior technical professional provides the technical team, the CDC implementing partners/contractors and CDC management team financial support and technical advice.
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Human resources Assistant
Job Location: Abuja
JOB FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent handles the full spectrum of local employee recruitment, specializing in complex issues and more senior positions and also provides Human Resources services and advice on HR policies and procedures to employees of serviced sections and agencies. Incumbent is responsible for position classification advisory. Carries out training and presentations to audiences comprising of both local hires and American supervisors. Incumbent is also in charge of various Human Resources programs and executes personnel actions. Maintains subject files for program areas and prepares periodic reports.
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.
A University degree in any of the following: Human Resources Management or Social Sciences is required.
A minimum of three (3) years’ experience of Human Resources, Administration or customer service in a medium seize organization is required.
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
Advanced knowledge of personnel management, recruitment, host country labor laws/practices, office procedures and practices is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel packages with at least level III typing ability (minimum of 40 WPM) is required. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written and be able to develop and cultivate contacts at various levels.
Must be personable, tactful, customer service oriented, and able to practice confidentiality and trustworthiness.
Method of Application for this vacancy at U.S Embassy Abuja
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.
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Program Assistant
Job Location: Abuja
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent serves as a Program Assistant for the International Narcotic and Law Enforcement Affairs Section. She/he works along with INL colleagues to fulfill the goals in accordance with the signed letters of agreement (LOAs) with the Nigerian government. The job holder will provide management assistant to project under INL LOAs, specifically plan, manage and report on projects assigned. The incumbent is responsible for providing logistical facilitation for INL training programs, managing E2 accounts and administrative duties as assigned.
JOB 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.
University degree or its equivalent in Statistics, Philosophy, Journalism, Business Administration or Management is required.
Minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible work experience in Planning and logistic coordinating position, managing logistics, coordinating travel plans for a large group of people, maintain a database and experience in accounting and administrative duties is required.
Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required. Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing in one major Nigerian Local Language is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
Comprehensive knowledge of procedures for programs, travel arrangement and administrative duties is required.
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