Receptionist at U.S. Consulate General - Lagos

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Receptionist in the Regional Security Office (RSO).

Position Title: Receptionist, FSN-05/FP-09

Location: Lagos

Basic Function of the Position:
The Incumbent serves as a Receptionist at the Consulate and provides services to all tenant agencies in the Consulate Office Building. The Incumbent issue temporary I.D. Cards and Visitors slips, verifies appointments, contacts offices to be visited, arranges escort and provides them with information such as visa and employment information when needed. The Incumbent serves as the point of contact for visitors entering the Consulate.

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 prior work with the public in clerical or security experience is required.
• Level III (Good working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
• Must have a general knowledge of the organization and personnel structure of the U.S. Mission.
• Ability to deal with the public/difficult people who may be under stress in a calm, courteous yet assertive manner is required.
• Must be able to write notes to mission officers regarding visitor inquiries and or/problems.

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
Salary: Or – Ordinarily Resident–N1,948,552 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-05
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$27,705 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-09

Application Closing Date:
18th August, 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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