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Job Title: American Corner Alumni Assistant, FSN-8
Ref: A60018
Subject: American Corner Alumni Assistant
Location: Abuja – Public Affairs (PAS)
Organisation: United States Mission Nigeria
Applicability: All Interested Candidates
Open To: All Interested Candidates
WORK HOURS: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:
1. OR – Ordinarily Resident–N3,228,903.00 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.
2. NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM - US$44,737.00 p.a.
EFM - US$38,394 Starting Salary p.a.
Position Grade: FP-06
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 is responsible for collaborating with American Corners Nigeria to develop, plan, arrange and execute programs which reach out to target audiences.
• This includes planning and executing programs focused on identified Mission Strategic Resource Plan (MSRP) and Public Diplomacy goals such as good governance, economic development, literacy and education.
• Incumbent also identifies, develops and maintains relationships with alumni, stakeholders and key contacts to advance programming and outreach possibilities. This aspect requires extensive travel throughout the country.
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 American Studies, Information or Library Science, Education, Business Administration.
2. Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in program planning and implementation, specifically for youth audiences.
3. Level IV Fluent (Speaking/ Writing) English is required.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of emerging technologies including facebook, twitter, dashboards and other social media/communication applications.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations and training sessions.
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); 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
Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja
Attention: Recruitment.
Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4280
Deadline: September 30, 2011.
Source: United States Mission Abuja Vacancy Announcement No. 2011-050 (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/231771/Public/VacancyAnnouncement2011-050AmericanCornerAlumniAssistant-Abuja.pdf).