Job Title: Foreign Service National Investigator – FSN-08
Ref: A50321
Location: Abuja – Regional Security Office
Applicability: All Interested Candidates
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N3,228,903 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.
NOR – AEFM – US$44,737;
EFM/MOH – US$38,394, (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-06
Note: only U.S. Citizen eligible family members (USEFM) as Defined below of U.S. Government employees assigned to the Mission under chief of mission authority are eligible for Consideration. A U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be Residing in country to be considered, but the sponsoring Officer under com authority does have to be officially Assigned to post.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Incumbent serves as an advisor to the Regional Security Office (RSO) on all matters of
security. In addition to conducting US Embassy job-related investigators, the incumbent
conducts sensitive criminal and consular fraud investigations. The incumbent maintains
regular liaison between US Embassy RSO and Abuja local police and other Government
of Nigeria (GON) security entities. The incumbent stays well-informed of all securityrelated
matters to provide up-to-date security briefings to new LES and to the RSO.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/about_the_us_mission.html
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will
not be considered.
1. Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences is required.
2. Minimum of three (3) years of prior experience in a law enforcement office is
required.
3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading in Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba
is required.
4. Advanced security and law enforcement experience in Nigeria as well as an
understanding of the security apparatus are required.
5. Candidate must possess a valid professional driver's license.
6. Candidate must possess ability to independently resolve discrepancies and
negative perceptions between Nigerian police/other GON security authorities and
the RSO/US Embassy.
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://u.theinfostrides.com/FuGsZ); 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://u.theinfostrides.com/zPHIG)
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: 26 April 2012.
Source: United States Mission Nigeria Job Vacancy Announcement (http://u.theinfostrides.com/f6-Qp)
Foreign Service National Investigator Job (http://www.jobnavy.com/job/2797/foreign-service-national-investigator-job-at-us-embassy-in-abuja/)