Procurement Assistant at U.S. Consulate General

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of:

Job Title: Procurement Assistant

Position Grade:FSN-06/FP–08
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Location: Lagos

Basic Function of the Position
The incumbent is the primary provider of procurement Services below the Micro-Purchase Threshold and provides administrative support to the Contracting and Procurement Office. S/he prepares the ICASS workload counts by running queries in ILMS Ariba and analyzing the data for input into the cost matrix. This position is responsible for all time and attendance for the contracting and procurement section.

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.

• At least two (2) years of full-time college/university studies in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, Social Sciences or Arts is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related office experience is required.
• Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Knowledge of the hierarchy and inner working of an office structure and local market practice and supplies, as well as, pricing practices is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets and Power Point with ability to operate office equipment such as copier and scanner 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 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 - N2,629,038 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$36,353 EFM/MOH - US$31,301 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-08

Application Closing Date
26th 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 U.S. 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: [email protected]

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)

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.