Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) Coordinator (Trainee Level) - Lagos at U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is currently seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position below in the Public Affairs Section (PAS):

Job Title: Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) Coordinator (Trainee Level)

Location: Abuja
Position Grade: FSN-08
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• The incumbent, under the supervision of the cultural affairs (CAO), oversees implementation of the Mandela Washington fellowship (MWF) Program, including advertising, recruitment and selection mechanisms, as well as follow-up programs, including oversight of small grant programs, mentoring, conferences and seminars, and other assistance to program alumni.
• Incumbent oversees YALI chat network activity and dissemination of other information.
• Liaises with USAID on follow-up activity offered at regional MWFP centers. The job holder may be call upon for occasional work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Positions 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 University Degree in International Relations/Foreign Policy, American Studies, History, Library Science, Anthropology, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Journalism, Business, Communications, Education/Pedagogy, Humanities, Linguistics, Theology, Engineering, Science and Technology and Social Sciences is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in
• Information/Media, Business activities or Program management, NGO, cultural, public relations, University teaching and counseling is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of Nigeria's political, media, economic, social and educational structures, institutions, political parties, and key figures in influential institutions; of PAS programs, objectives, and public diplomacy techniques are required.
• Incumbent must be able to develop and maintain contacts at various levels in cultural, government educational, civic, religious and business circles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel packages with at least level III typing ability minimum of 40 words per minute 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 - N4,494,054 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-08
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$45,487 EFM/MOH - US$39,166 (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-06

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates 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.