{"id":30571,"date":"2016-09-02T12:05:33","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T11:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=30571"},"modified":"2016-09-02T12:05:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-02T11:05:33","slug":"u-s-embassy-job-recruitment-2-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/u-s-embassy-job-recruitment-2-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Embassy  Job Recruitment [2 positions]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is currently seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the following vacant positions below in the Regional Security Office (RSO), Abuja:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: <\/strong>Spear Logistics and Liaison Coordinator, FSN- 08\/FP-6*<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Location:<\/strong> Abuja<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic Functions of the Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incumbent provides logistical support to Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) Nigeria program.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he will maintain and improve liaison with the GON (Government of Nigeria) training partners and assists visiting ATA instructors in the delivery of all ATA Trainings, in addition to the ATA Special Program for Embassy Augmentation Response (SPEAR) training courses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Position Requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nNOTE: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University degree in Social Sciences is required.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of five (5) years in administration, logistics, training coordination and project implementation and \/or coordination with law enforcement, military, judicial or international organizations is required.<\/li>\n<li>Level IV (Fluent) Speaking\/Reading\/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to develop contact with Nigeria security organizations is required.<\/li>\n<li>Must have excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to interact with persons at all level of government and the private sector.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Must have a valid Nigerian driver\u2019s license<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hiring Preference Selection Process<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen qualified, 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.<\/p>\n<p>Hiring Preference Order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AEFM \/ USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*<\/li>\n<li>AEFM \/ USEFM<\/li>\n<li>FS on LWOP**<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Importation Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.<\/li>\n<li>If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans&#8217; preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans&#8217; preference will not be considered in the application process.<\/li>\n<li>Mission HR&#8217;s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans\u2019 preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.<\/li>\n<li>This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Management will consider nepotism\/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.<\/li>\n<li>Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply<\/li>\n<li>Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule<\/li>\n<li>The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor\u2019s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Salary<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>OR &#8211; Ordinarily Resident<\/strong> &#8211; N6,115,042 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-08<br \/>\nIn addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.<br \/>\n<strong>NOR &#8211; Not Ordinarily Resident &#8211; AEFM<\/strong> &#8211; US$46,093 <strong>EFM\/MOH<\/strong> &#8211; US$39,558 (Full-Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-06*<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/photos.state.gov\/libraries\/nigeria\/487468\/pdfs\/VacancyAnnouncement2016-083-SPEAR-LOGISTICS-AND-LIAISON-COORDINATOR-ABUJA.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the position descriptions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/photos.state.gov\/libraries\/nigeria\/487468\/pdfs\/DS-174-FILL.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the application form for employment as a locally employed staff or family member (DS-174) (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/photos.state.gov\/libraries\/nigeria\/325288\/hr\/DS174_instructions.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the instructions for completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40MB)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: <\/strong>ATA (Anti-Terrorism Assistant) Training Coordinator, FSN-08\/FP-06*<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Location:<\/strong> Abuja<\/p>\n<p><strong>Basic Functions of the Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incumbent assists the RSO (Regional Security Officer) and ARSO (Assistant Regional Security Officer) in liaison with GON (Government of Nigeria) officials to identify training needs and how ATA courses can meet those needs.<\/li>\n<li>S\/he participates in the planning and sequencing of training courses and manages the training calendar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Position Requirements<\/strong><br \/>\nNOTE: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University degree in Social Sciences is required.<\/li>\n<li>Minimum of five (5) years in administration, logistics, training coordination, and project implementation and \/or coordination with law enforcement agencies, military, judicial or international organizations is required.<\/li>\n<li>Level IV (Fluent) Speaking\/Reading\/Writing in English is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to develop contact with Nigeria security organizations is required.<\/li>\n<li>Must have excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to interact with persons at all level of government and the private sector.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Must have a valid<\/li>\n<li>Nigerian driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hiring Preference Selection Process<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen qualified, 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.<\/p>\n<p>Hiring Preference Order:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AEFM \/ USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*<\/li>\n<li>AEFM \/ USEFM<\/li>\n<li>FS on LWOP**<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Importation Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.<\/li>\n<li>If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans&#8217; preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans&#8217; preference will not be considered in the application process.<\/li>\n<li>Mission HR&#8217;s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans\u2019 preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.<\/li>\n<li>This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Management will consider nepotism\/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.<\/li>\n<li>Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply<\/li>\n<li>Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule<\/li>\n<li>The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor\u2019s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Salary<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>OR &#8211; Ordinarily Resident<\/strong> &#8211; N6,115,042 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-08<br \/>\nIn addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.<br \/>\n<strong>NOR &#8211; Not Ordinarily Resident &#8211; AEFM<\/strong> &#8211; US$46,093 <strong>EFM\/MOH<\/strong> &#8211; US$39,558 (Full-Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-06*<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/photos.state.gov\/libraries\/nigeria\/487468\/pdfs\/VacancyAnnouncement2016-082ATA-TRAINING-COORDINATOR-%20ABUJA.pdf\"><strong>Click here to download the position descriptions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/photos.state.gov\/libraries\/nigeria\/487468\/pdfs\/DS-174-FILL.pdf\"><strong>click here to download application form for employment as a locally employed staff or family member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/photos.state.gov\/libraries\/nigeria\/325288\/hr\/DS174_instructions.pdf\">Click here to download the instructions for completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested applicants for this positions MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,<\/li>\n<li>Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.<\/li>\n<li>Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates\/exemptions or awards.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry\/e-mail not larger than 5MB.<\/li>\n<li>Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.<\/li>\n<li>E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Submit Application to: <strong>HRNigeria@state.gov\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Closing Date<\/strong><br \/>\n15th September, 2016.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mailed (paper\/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is currently seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the following vacant positions below in the Regional Security Office (RSO), Abuja: Job Title:&#8230;..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10160,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[39],"tags":[2621,705],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - 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