Procurement Assistant Job in Nigeria at U.S. Embassy

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Job Title: Procurement Assistant

Ref: A96017

Location: Abuja – Centers For Disease Control And Prevention (CDC)

Organisation: United States Mission Abuja (U.S. Embassy in Abuja)

*FSN-5/FP-09 (Developmental Grade)

(This position will be filled at the FSN-05 level with promotion to FSN-06 and then to target grade of FSN-07/FP-07 upon completion of 52 weeks at each grade, with supervisor's recommendation).

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR -Ordinarily Resident–N1,651,315 p.a. (Starting basic salary)

FSN-05/1

NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$31,963

EFM – US$27,431 Starting Salary p.a., FP-09/1

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

•   This is a non-supervisory position with major responsibility for all procurement actions performed by CDC Nigeria.

•   This includes activities beginning with requisition all the way through product/service delivery and invoice reconciliation and control.

•   All procurements will be tracked and available for management review.

•   The incumbent will also provide back-up administrative and operational support to the CDC Nigeria front office.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below

with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

1. Completion of Secondary School and two years of course work in business,

administration, management or a related field

2. Two years of progressively responsible experience in administration,

procurement, finance and/or clerical support.

3. Level IV (fluency) Speaking/ Writing/Reading in English is required.

4. In-depth knowledge of administrative support procedures and standard regulations

relating to procurement.

5. Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office packages is required.

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

Fax: 09-461-4036

Deadline: December 29, 2011.

Source: United States Mission Abuja Vacancy Announcement

Procurement Assistant Job in Nigeria