Administrative Assistant at US Embassy Nigeria

The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Public Affairs Section (PAS).

Position Title: Administrative Assistant

Ref: N52020
Location: Abuja

Basic function of the position:
Incumbent serves as one of two locally employed staff with responsibility for all administrative management functions of the Public Affairs Section (PAS) in Lagos. S/he serves as administrative liaison with PAS Abuja and the Consulate General. Incumbent also serves as a point of contact for issues regarding physical infrastructure, lifting-up exhibitions, furniture, and boxes. Incumbent will manage section travel needs in Lagos and the Consular District, which includes setting-up programs and exhibitions; coordinating lodging, requests for blanket travel authorizations, requests for travel orders, requests for travel advances and the preparation of travel vouchers.

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 one (1) year of progressive work in an office performing office management, administrative and personnel duties is required.
  • An additional one (1) year experience in procurement/rental work is required.
• Level III (fluent) Speaking/Writing in English is required.
• Good working knowledge of basic accounting principles, and office organization and equipment is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook) is required. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

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. Copied: 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$35,753 EFM/MOH – US$30,684 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-07

Application Closing Date
24th July, 2013

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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