[attachimg=1 align=left] 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.
Job Title: Political Assistant
Location: Abuja
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 withthe 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
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 provide institutional memory on Nigerian policies and personalities, and prepares analytic reports on events and developments in the FCT and nineteen Northern states.
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.
Jobs at US Embassy Abuja: Political Assistant - 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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Applications that are NOT typewritten and cover letter NOT signed will be automatically disqualified.
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in Nigeria.
• All applicants must state in their application the basis of their legal right to work in Nigeria, e.g. citizenship, residency, work permit etc.
• Applicants not providing this information in their application will not be considered for employment.
• Short-listed applicants will be asked to provide, prior to interview, documentation in support of their legal right to work in Nigeria.
• Please note that applicants selected for a position within the Embassy will be required to go through an Embassy security investigation and medical clearance prior to appointment.
Jobs at US Embassy Abuja: Political Assistant - 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 (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174.pdf) (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.
Instructions for Completing DS-174 (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174_instructions.pdf)
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.
Closing Date: May 12, 2011
Source: Jobs at US Embassy Abuja: Political Assistant (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/328656/pdfs/vacancy_announcement_2011-028_political_assistant-abuja.pdf).