Safety Program Coordinator at U.S. Consulate General

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: Safety Program Coordinator

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-034
Location: Lagos

Summary

• The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for a Safety Program Coordinator position in the Facilities Maintenance Section.

Duties

• Incumbent serves as the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) assistant (Mid-level) with responsibility for assisting the POSHO and/or senior level POSHO Assistant in carrying out the day to day functions of the Office of Safety Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) and Office of Fire Protection (FIRE) programs at post as required by 15 FAM 900 and 15 FAM 800; assures that all Government owned and leased property in country meet the requirements of 15 FAM 253.5, 15 FAM 432, 15 FAM 840, and 15 FAM 950, as well as other related Departmental requirements which may exist.
• Assists in conducting safety surveys, preparing reports, and conducting follow up inspections to ensure compliance. Provides safety trainings in conjunction with SHEM requirements and performs administrative duties.

Education Requirements

• Minimum of two years post-Secondary studies at the College / University level or a two-year Vocational training in Facilities Management, Environmental Safety, Construction, Engineering, or Architecture is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the maintenance or construction field performing repair work as a maintenance supervisor or team lead or in the field of occupational safety as a safety inspector or quality control assurance inspector is required.

Salary
USD $24,328 /Per Year

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2024.