Sep 15, 2013

U.S. Embassy, Recruiting Administrative Assistant - HU, Abuja

U.S. Embassy, Recruiting Administrative Assistant - HU, Abuja
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the temporary position of Administrative Assistant in the Health Unit (HU).

U.S. Embassy, Recruiting Administrative Assistant  - HU, Abuja
Job Title: Administrative Assistant, FSN-07/FP-07
Location: Abuja

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N2,957,362 p.a.(Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-07
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$39,994.00,
EFM/MOH – US$34,324, (Starting Salary) p.a.

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.

Basic Function:
Incumbent serves as principal assistant to the Foreign Service Health Unit Practitioner
(FSHP) and to all visiting Regional Medical Officers (RMO) on administrative matters.
S/he provides general administrative support to the Health Unit and serves as a liaison
with other departments in the resolution of day to day administrative and operational
issues.

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.
1. University Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or Public
Administration is required.
2. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible secretarial and clerical
experience is required.
3. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
4. Knowledge of clinical record keeping is required.
5. Level I (40 words per minute) typing is required.
6. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and
Outlook).

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.

Other Vacancies Include;
Administrative Clerk - CSO, Lagos
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 US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or
curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
2. Candidates who claim US 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:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.

Or

Submit to HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261
Fax: 09-461-4036

To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html

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