Telecommunications Assistant Job at The U.S. Consulate In Lagos

Started by Jobrib, Jun 06, 2014, 07:31 PM

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Job Title: Telecommunications Assistant

Company: The U.S. Consulate In Lagos

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

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The U.S. Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of: Telecommunications Assistant in the Information Program Center (IPC).

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Basic Function of the Position:

This Incumbent manages the day to day telecommunication operations for American Consulate Lagos, Nigeria. S/he ensures that all telecommunication circuitry for governmental and residence are operational and functional at all times. All other duties as assigned by the IPO, ISO, or IMS from IPC.

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Position 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 Secondary School is required. – Minimum of four (4) years of experience with Telecommunications Company in a technical capacity with at least two of those years spent in a supervisory position is required. – Must have ability to work independently and efficiently in stress situations particularly with mid to high level NITEL officials. – Must have ability to communicate effectively with NITEL technical staff and managers, possess effective English language writing skills for the preparation of letters and factual reports. – Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/ – Writing in English is required. – Level III (Good working knowledge) – Speaking/Reading/Writing in Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba language is required. – Must have an intimate knowledge of NITEL technical and supervisory operations and organizational structure.

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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.

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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.

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Remuneration

Salary: Or–Ordinarily Resident–N3, 810,106 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 $45,185 EFM/MOH – US$38,779 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-06

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