United States of America Embassy in Nigeria Job Vacancy for Consular Investigative Assistant, FSN-09

CLOSING DATE: July 25, 2011

WORK HOURS: Full-Time; 40 hours/week

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED

WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. 

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of a Consular Investigative Assistant in the Consular Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

Incumbent conducts investigations to determine authenticity of documents and claims presented by applicants in visa interviews, passports and applications and as requested by other U.S. Federal agencies. Incumbent also conducts interviews of applicants and travels throughout Nigeria to local government registries, schools, hospitals to confirm documents and to applicants’ homes to verify relationships, which will then be articulated in well-written reports.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

NOTE:  All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

1. University degree in Law, Forensics, Criminology, History, English, Finance,

Economics, Political Science, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology or related field is

required.

2. Minimum of two years work experience as an Investigator for the Police, Court, Law Firm, Insurance Company or any private agency is required.

3. Level IV fluency (Speaking/Reading/Writing) English is required.

Level IV fluency (Speaking) in Efik, Igbo or Yoruba language is required. 

4. Knowledge of the Nigerian customs, family relationships, legal system and bureaucracy is required.

5. Ability to interview individuals to elicit information is required.

6. Ability to produce logical and coherent reports 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

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 

2.   Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3.  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.4.  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.

5.  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.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an DS-174; plus

2.  Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

3. Any other  documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

4. 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

Human Resources Office, Abuja

Address: Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive

Central District, Abuja.

Attention: Recruitment

Email Address:  HRNigeria@state.gov

If you have not been notified within three weeks of the vacancy announcement closing, you may

assume you were not chosen for an interview.

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in

employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age,

disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State

also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through

continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been

denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  

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US Embassy in Nigeria Job Vacancy for Hausa Instructor

The United States of America Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria is seeking a fluent Hausa speaker to teach U.S. Mission personnel basic phrases and terms in Hausa.

Job Title: Hausa Instructor

Job Description: The Post Language Program at the U.S. Embassy is seeking a fluent Hausa speaker to teach U.S. Mission personnel basic phrases and terms in Hausa. This position will teach two different courses. The first course will be an introduction to Hausa. The second course will provide more in-depth instruction for those Embassy employees with a fundamental knowledge of Hausa. 

Job Requirements: The Hausa instructor must be able to meet at the Embassy twice a week for 2.5 hours each day of instruction. This is a total of five hours per week. The classes will be held on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 5pm until 7pm. The instructor is expected to come prepared with a course outline for each day's class.

Compensation: The course will run for 26 weeks. The pay is 17,500 Naira per week. There will not be any compensation for travel to or from the Embassy or for lodging. This is not an official Embassy position, so there will also not be any retirement or health benefits.All inquiries should be directed to the Post Language Officer, Scott Miller. 

Application Deadline1st August, 2011

Method of Application: Please submit resumes or CVs to: millersm2@state.gov for consideration no later than August 1, 2011.Candidates on the short list will be invited for an interview. The selected candidate will be notified directly by email or phone.

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US Embassy in Nigeria Job for Protocol Assistant, Lagos

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION:  Protocol Assistant, FSN-07

CLOSING DATE:    July 06, 2011

Position Grade: FSN-07  in addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid

in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE

REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR

CONSIDERATION. 

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified

candidate for the Protocol Assistant position in the Executive Office.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The incumbent arranges official appointments and other activities for the Consul General

(CG) and is responsible for handling and coordinating logistical support for official

visitors to the Executive office.  This include liaison with the General Services Office

(GSO) and the Regional Security Office (RSO) on airport movement, hotel arrangements, transportation, accommodation exchange, baggage support, and hospitality for senior

USG officials.  Maintains liaison with U.S., Nigerian, and Third-Country National (TCN)

officials of all ranks, including cabinet members, members of Congress, heads of

consulates, ranking military personnel, and protocol officials for executive level official

visits.  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

NOTE:  All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below

with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

1. A University Degree in International Relations, Social Sciences or related field is

required.

2. Two years’ experience dealing with public in a service-oriented environment is

required.

3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required.

4. A thorough working knowledge of Nigeria, its transportation systems, sites, hotels

is required.

5. Excellent PC skills and ability to use related software 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

1.  Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status

in determining successful candidacy. 

2.  Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. 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.4.    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.

5.  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.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will

not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum

vitae that provides the same information as an DS-174; plus

2.  Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form

DD-214 with their application.

3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned)

that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

4. 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

Attention: Recruitment.

Human Resources Office Abuja

Plot 1075 Dip.  Drive Central District, Abuja

Email Address:  HRNigeria@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4280

DEFINITIONS

1. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a

preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:

U.S. Citizen; and,

EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and

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US Embassy in Nigeria, Vacancy for Political Assistant

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Political Assistant, FSN-09
OPENING DATE: April 29, 2011
CLOSING DATE: May 12, 2011
WORK HOURS: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Ordinarily Resident Grade: FSN-09 (OR) – N3, 577, 888.00 p.a.
(Starting basic salary)
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with
the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
Not Ordinarily Resident – (NOR) - AEFM-US$50, 043.00, p.a Grade FP-5
EFM-US$42, 948.00 p.a. Grade: FP -5
The U.S. Embassy Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the
position of a Political Assistant in the Political Section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Incumbent is the junior of the two FSN positions POL FSN unit, and does political work under
the supervision of the FSN Political Specialist. Responsible for collating on-line press stories
into an Early Morning Press Summary for the Front Office and Political Section. Conducts
professional-level research and information gathering, political reporting and provideinstitutional memory on Nigerian policies and personalities, and prepares analytic reports on
events and developments in the FCT and nineteen Northern states.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please click here

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
1. University degree in political science, economics, journalism, business, law or related
field is required.
2. Minimum of five years work experience in Nigeria’s politics and economic sectors is
required.
3. Level IV Fluent (Speaking/Reading/Writing) English is required. Level IV in Hausa
language is required.
4. A thorough understanding of Nigeria’s complex political system is required.
5. Ability to read rapidly, sort and filter information efficiently 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
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in
determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. 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.
4. 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.5. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be
considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae
that provides the same information as an DS-174; plus
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. 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
Human Resources Office, Abuja
Address: Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District, Abuja.
Attention: Recruitment
Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4280
If you have not been notified within three weeks of the vacancy announcement closing, you may
assume you were not chosen for an interview.
DEFINITIONS
1. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a preference in
hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
U.S. Citizen; and,
EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member
assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an
office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of
assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location
authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
2. EFM: An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following ways:
Spouse;
Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of
self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and
adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when
such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years
of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian;
Parent (including stepparents and legally adoptive parents) of the employee or of the
spouse, when such parent is at least 51 percent dependent on the employee for support;
Sister or brother (including stepsisters and stepbrothers, or adoptive sisters or brothers) of
the employee, or of the spouse, when such sibling is at least 51 percent dependent on the
employee for support, unmarried, and under 21 years of age, or regardless of age,
incapable of self-support.
3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign, Civil,
or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign Service post
or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:
Not an EFM; and,
Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of
his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or
adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family
member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
Is locally resident; and,
Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,

Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including
U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP. This category may also
include Members of Household who are not on the travel orders and who need a
work permit to work legally in country.

Vacancies at United States Embassy Nigeria

The United States Mission in Nigeria has openings for current job opportunities at the United States Embassy in Nigeria as follows;     CLOSING DATE: December 2, 2010 POSITION:  Chauffeur FSN-03 CLOSING DATE: December 2, 2010 POSITION:   Defensive Security Coordinator, FSN-9         CLOSING DATE: November  19, 2010 POSITION:  Local Guard Coordinator, FSN-7 CLOSING DATE: November  19, 2010 POSITION: Visa Assistant, FSN-7*, FP-7*  For more information on how to apply please click here