(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2618253/ForumPhotos/US-Embassy-Nigeria.PNG) United States Mission Nigeria has the following vacancy announcement for all interested candidates:
POSITION TITLE: Real Property Assistant FSN - 09
LOCATION: LAGOS – U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL
APPLICABILITY: All Interested Candidates
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:
OR – Ordinarily Resident
• N 3,577,888.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
• Position Grade: FSN-09
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$50,043
• EFM-US$42,948.00,
• Salary p.a. (Starting) (Position Grade: FP-05
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of a Real Property Assistant in the General Services Office/Management Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
• Incumbent is responsible for the management and administrative direction of the U.S. Consulate's Lagos Housing office.
• Accountable for establishing efficient and effective operations to meet post's housing goals.
• Prepares contracts for real estate acquisition.
• Obtains approvals and assures that terms/conditions are in accordance with regulations, instructions, and lease laws. About the US Mission | United States Diplomatic Mission to Nigeria (http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/about_the_us_mission.html)
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.
1. University degree in Property or Business Administration is required.
2. Minimum of three years in real estate or property management is required.
3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading English is required.
4. Extensive knowledge of local real estate practices, Nigeria housing market and land development is required.
5. Must be able to use advanced EXCEL spreadsheet applications and have word processing skills.
SELECTION PROCESS:
• When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.
• Therefore it is essential that the candidate 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. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of the employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personnel 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.
5. Current employees who are qualified will be given preference.
6. Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified.
7. The Human Resources Office will NOT accept applications or resumes submitted in U.S. Government official envelopes.
8. The minimum requirements must be adequately addressed in the cover letter of your application package. Failure to do so will disqualify your application.
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) (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/136408.pdf); 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
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District
Abuja
Attention: Recruitment.
Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4280
For more information about job opportunities, you may email the U.S. Embassy Human Resources Office at HRNigeria@state.gov (Please note that this address is only for inquiries about job opportunities. Questions about Consular or other issues will not receive a reply.)
CLOSING DATE: March 10, 2011
For more information and explanations of definitions: United States Mission to Nigeria – Job Opportunities (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/vacancy_announcement_2011-014_real_property_assistant-lagos.pdf).
Application forms for Federal Employment:
• Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174.pdf) (DS-174) (PDF)
• Instructions for Completing (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174_instructions.pdf) DS-174 (PDF)