The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the Protocol Assistant position in the Executive Office.
Position: Protocol Assistant, FSN-07
Ref: A02002
Location: Lagos – U.S. Consulate General
Applicability: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
Salary: Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) –AEFM – US$39,994.00
EFM- US$34,324.00 p.a. Grade: FP- 07
OR Ordinarily Resident (OR) –N2, 506, 239.00 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.
Note: All ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
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.
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://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174.pdf); 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.
Link: Instructions (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174_instructions.pdf)
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
Closing Date: July 06, 2011.
It is advisable to submit your application before the deadline. If you need further information, please post below. Good luck!