Job Title: Program Assistant (Co-op Agreements)
Ref: A96079, A96080
Location: Abuja – Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)
Organisation: United States Mission Abuja (U.S. Embassy in Abuja)
POSITION: Program Assistant (Co-op Agreements) – 2 positions
*FSN-08/FP-06 (Trainee Position)
(These positions will be filled at the FSN-08 level with promotion to target grade of FSN-09/FP-05 after one year with supervisor's recommendation).
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR -Ordinarily Resident–N3,228,903 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
Trainee Grade: FSN-08/1
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$44,737
EFM – US$38,394 Starting Salary p.a.
Trainee Grade: FP-06/1
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
• The incumbent will be a program management assistant, monitoring grant recipients and
• their implementation of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
• As a cooperative agreement assistant, the incumbent will provide technical assistance to
• support and promote effective and coordinated implementation, monitoring and overall management of CDC funded PEPFAR activities carried out by implementing partners in Nigeria.
• This position serves as a liaison between CDC/Nigeria and the Global AIDS Extramural Team in Atlanta and supports the financial management of awards funded from CDC/Atlanta and it cooperative partners, particularly focusing on reporting requirements, budget implementation and execution issues and overall administrative
• management issues associated with CDC cooperative agreements.
• The position advises senior CDC staff (the Country Director, Deputy Director and senior technical staff), as needed, on cooperative agreement management and operational issues related to CDC/PEPFAR activities.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below
with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
1. A Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or
Finance; or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration,
accounting, Economics or Finance plus a Professional accounting qualification
(ACCA, ACA, or CPA) is required.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in business,
management, public health or an international organization is required. At least 1-
2 years of which must include substantial involvement with funding of Public
Health projects and financial reporting.
3. Level IV (fluency) Speaking/ Writing in English is required.
Level III (good working knowledge) in at least one local language is required.
4. Broad knowledge of Nigeria's operational environment, including its business
environment and commonly encountered issues is required.
5. Must have intermediate skill level in the use of computer-based programs and
advance spreadsheet functions.
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
Fax: 09-461-4036
Deadline: December 29, 2011.
Source: United States Mission Abuja Vacancy Announcement (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/VacancyAnnouncement2011-071ProcurementAsst%20CDC-Abuja.pdf)
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