Administrative Clerk at U.S. Embassy - Abuja

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Clerk in the Facilities Maintenance Section.

Position Title: Administrative Clerk – FSN-06/FP-09

Location: Abuja

Basic Function of the Position:
The incumbent provides administrative support to the Facility Manager (FM), NEC / NCC's Engineers and designated Maintenance Supervisors, and acts as the Customer Service Representative on Residential needs. The Administrative clerk reports directly to the Administrative Assistant and helps relieve the Facility Manager of operations and administrative details through the exercise of administrative planning and coordination of personnel, facility and equipment resources assigned to the Facilities Management Office.

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.

• Completion of Secondary School is required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working as an administrative assistant or within an office environment that provides a customer related service and environment is required.
• Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Level IV (fluency) speaking/writing in a local language is required.
• Demonstrable ability to handle a large workload and multiple tasks is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word packages is required.

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. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

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. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Remuneration
Salary: Or – Ordinarily Resident–N2,250,420 p.a. (Starting basic salary); Position Grade: FSN-06
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$32,282, EFM/MOH – US$27,431, (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-09

Application Closing Date:
3rd April, 2014

How To Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus.
• Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• 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.

Submit Application To:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
Or submit to: [email protected]

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