US Embassy Nigeria Job Vacancy for WAE RSO Secretary

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Job Title: RSO Secretary - WAE, FP-
Job Ref: 97-07200
Location: Lagos – U.S. Consulate General
Subject: EFM RSO Secretary – When Actually Employed (WAE)
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: When Actually Employed – WAE (not to exceed 32 hrs per week)
SALARY: AEFM: US$35,753.00 (Starting 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 suitable and qualified candidate for the
position of WAE RSO Secretary in the Regional Security Office. When Actually Employed or intermittent work schedules, means an employee works
without a regularly scheduled tour of duty.  That is, the employee does not have a
standard, established part time or full time workweek, but works on an "as needed basis"
only. An employee working on a WAE work schedule can work part-time one pay
period, full-time the next, and/or not at all the following pay period.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
•   Incumbent will provide routine secretarial support for the RSO, including typing, filling,
•   taking phone calls, retrieving and routing internal correspondence, mail and telegrams. 
•   Assists in other routine secretarial support as needed by the RSO.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NOTE:  All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below
with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
1. High School diploma is required.
2. A minimum of one year of previous secretarial or clerical experience is required.
3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking /Reading English, is required. 
4. Good writing and good oral communications skills are required.
5. Strong computer skills with good knowledge of MS Windows software including Microsoft Word excel, and Outlook are required.  Typing 35 wpm.

SELECTION PROCESS
•   When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US 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 US 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.
6.  The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret 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.