Arts and Graphics Assistant at the U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Arts and Graphics Assistant - All Interested Candidates (Communications Assistant)

Announcement Number: Abuja-2024-010
Location: Abuja
Series/Grade: LE - 0635 9
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • This position is open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources.
  • For USEFM - FP grade is 5/1 ($53,043).  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

• The incumbent provides graphic, photographic, and video support for internal Mission purposes under the supervision of the Management Officer.

Duties

• The incumbent is responsible for implementing large process improvements in internal communications.
• Will manage multiple projects of this type throughout the year, while providing graphic, photographic, and video support for internal Mission purposes.
• The incumbent will develop and manage a print studio and create Mission Nigeria’s graphic design output for internal communications. 
• Taking into account USG policy and the commercial aspects of working for a publishing house, the incumbent strategically analyzes design needs and creates products that responds to those needs  

Requirements

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust security certificate.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks)upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, photography, art, or information technology is required.
• NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion document is required.

Experience:

• Four (4) years' experience working as a photographer, graphic designer, art designer, or audio-visual specialist with a portfolio of work is required.

Salary
USD 30,488 / Per Year

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2024