US Embassy Nigeria Job Vacancy for Travel Coordinator

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Job Title: Travel Coordinator, FP-08
Job Ref: 97-116010
Location: Lagos – U.S. Consulate General
Location: Abuja – Regional Security Office (RSO)

Applicability: U.S. Citizen Appointable Eligible Family Members (USAEFM's) All Agencies.       
OPEN TO: U.S. Citizen Appointable Eligible Family Members (USAEFMs), All Agencies.   
WORK HOURS: Part-time; 20/ hours/week
SALARY: AEFM: US$17,876.50 p.a (Starting part-time salary)

NOTE:
•   Only U.S. Citizen eligible family members (AEFM) 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 c.o.m authority does have to be officially Assigned to post.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified Eligible
Family Member for the position of Travel Coordinator in the Regional Security Office.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
•   The position holder will coordinate all USG official travel in the Abuja Regional Security
•   Office (RSO) territory and track all movements.
•   The incumbent will also make all security recommendations, concerning travel to the RSO for final approval.

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.  High School diploma is required.                           
2.  Three years experience of progressively responsible administrative or investigative
work with a military, police or private organization is required.
3. Level IV (Fluency) in both written and spoken English is required.
4.  Must be familiar with the purchase request process, receiving travel advances and the
voucher system of the USG.

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); 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

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: Until Filled.

Source: United States Mission Abuja Vacancy Announcement.