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Job Title: Outreach Program Assistant, FSN-07
Job Ref: A72107
Position Grade: FSN-07
Location: Lagos – U.S. Consulate General
Location: Abuja – Public Affairs (PAS)

Applicability:  All Interested Candidates
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
WORK HOURS: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR - Ordinarily Resident - N2,506,239.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
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$39,994.00 p.a.                             
EFM - US$34,324 Starting Salary p.a.

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  serves as an advisor to the PAO and Information Officer, assisting the
•   Information Section in planning, developing, scheduling and administering a country-wide media program to promote wider exposure to and understanding of U.S. security cooperation and military assistance (to include humanitarian assistance) among key audiences in Nigeria. 
•   The Outreach Program has responsibility for monitoring of media content and maintaining relations with media houses in the security cooperation portfolio.  The incumbent also supports the public diplomacy social media activities and initiatives of the other PA units and other Mission sections. 

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  Social or Political sciences, Mass communication,  Journalism,
Broadcasting, Public relations, or Marketing is required.
2. Minimum of two years of progressively work experience in Journalism, Public relations, Broadcasting or Information Technology is required.
3. Level IV Fluent (Speaking/Writing) English is required.
4. Working knowledge with the local media community and civil society is required.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of personal computers (e.g. Microsoft programs) is required.
6. Ability to develop and maintain contacts is required.

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 US 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.
9. This position requires a security clearance. 

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 4261

Deadline: October 31, 2011.

Source: United States Mission Abuja Vacancy Announcement (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/231771/Public/VacancyAnnouncement-2011-055OutreachProgramAssistant-Abuja.pdf).