United States Embassy Vacancies for Protocol Assistants - Lagos

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the Protocol Assistant position in the Executive Office.

Job Position:  Protocol Assistant, FSN-07

Location: Lagos – U.S. Consulate General
Open To: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
 
Salary:
Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) –AEFM – US$39,994.00
EFM - US$34,324.00 p.a. Grade: FP- 07
OR Ordinarily Resident (OR) –N2, 506, 239.00 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.

Basic Function
The incumbent arranges official appointments and other activities for the Consul General (CG) and is responsible for handling and coordinating logistical support for official visitors to the Executive office. This include liaison with the General Services Office (GSO) and the Regional Security Office (RSO) on airport movement, hotel arrangements, transportation, accommodation exchange, baggage support, and hospitality for senior USG officials. Maintains liaison with U.S., Nigerian, and Third-Country National (TCN) officials of all ranks, including cabinet members, members of Congress, heads of consulates, ranking military personnel, and protocol officials for executive level official visits.

Qualification Required
Note: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below
 with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

1. A University Degree in International Relations, Social Sciences or related field is required.
2. Two (2) years experience dealing with public in a service-oriented environment is required.
3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required.
4. A thorough working knowledge of Nigeria, its transportation systems, sites, hotels is required.
5. Excellent PC skills and ability to use related software is required.

Application Deadline
6th July, 2011

Method of Application
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an DS-174; plus
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. 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:

Attention: Recruitment.
Human Resources Office Abuja
Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja
Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov

Point of Contact
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4280
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