Management Specialist - CDC at U.S. Embassy Nigeria

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Management Specialist position in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Abuja Office.

Job Title: Management Specialist - CDC

Location: Abuja - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Position Grade: FSN-10/FP-05 Step 5

Basic Function of the Position

• Under the direction of the Associate Director for Operations (ADO), the incumbent oversees the day-to-day management, administrative and program coordination functions in support of a broad range of CDC-funded public health program activities that are implemented by specific program offices, branches and programmatic teams.
• In this capacity, she/he provides advice and guidance on office management and support services to CDC senior management and develops plans for administrative support functions essential to ensuring effective and efficient office operations.
• The work portfolio includes oversight for human resources, procurement, motor pool, travel services, property inventory management, reception services and space management.
• This position manages, oversees maintenance of, and controls the access to all administrative files and correspondence. The incumbent directly supervises the motor pool supervisor, HR Assistant, Travel Coordinator, Receptionist and Procurement
  Assistant.
• 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, public administration, or related fields is required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience with a health-related international development organization or with a U.S. Government agency, which includes three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative work experience in a public
  health field and two (2) years of supervisory experience, is required.
• Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• A thorough knowledge of general office operations principles, to include human resources, procurement and contracting, travel and other administrative procedures, regulations and policies in the office environment is required.
• Ability to work independently to assess problems and issues, develop realistic solutions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office 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.

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.

Remuneration
OR - Ordinarily Resident: N6,446,680 p.a.(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10
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$49,311 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-5/5.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2015

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.
• Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
• E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submit Application to:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.

Or submit to: HRNigeria@state.gov

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)