Cultural Affairs Assistant Job at U.S. Embassy Nigeria

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Job Title: Cultural Affairs Assistant (Program), FSN-08/FP-06

Locations: Abuja, Nigeria

Employer: United States Mission  

No. 2013-040

Ref: N60005

Subject: CULTURAL AFFAIRS ASSISTANT (PROGRAM)

Location: ABUJA – PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (PAS)

Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N3,810,106 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 – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$44,737,

EFM/MOH – US$38,394 (Starting Salary) p.a.

Position Grade: FP-06

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO POST.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Cultural Affairs Assistant in the Public Affairs Section (PAS).

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

•   Incumbent is responsible for planning and executing coordinated cultural exchange programs for academics, youth, and women.

•   S/he is also the principal point of contact and coordinator for Post programming such as the Fulbright Junior Staff Development program, the Youth Exchange and Study program, speaker programs, non-academic exchange programs, and programs connected with certain Education Advisor Center (EAC) initiatives.

•   Incumbent also plans and leads PAS Abuja special outreach programs targeting youth, interfaith leaders, and conflict resolution activists, and with USGNigerian Alumni Associations, especially in Northern Nigeria.

To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.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. University degree in liberal arts is required.

2. Minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible experience in program administration is required.

3. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Level III (good working knowledge) of Hausa is required.

4. Good working knowledge of Nigerian program institutions in government, politics, education and media is required.

5. A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.

6. Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are 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://s.jobnavy.com/DS-174

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 address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

4. A typewritten 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://s.jobnavy.com/LD39s

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

CLOSING DATE: July 31, 2013

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