Program Assistant Job in Nigeria at U.S. Embassy

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Job Title: Program Assistant (Co-op Agreements)

Ref: A96079, A96080

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

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

POSITION: Program Assistant (Co-op Agreements) – 2 positions

*FSN-08/FP-06 (Trainee Position)

(These positions will be filled at the FSN-08 level with promotion to target grade of FSN-09/FP-05 after one year with supervisor's recommendation).

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR -Ordinarily Resident–N3,228,903 p.a. (Starting basic salary)

Trainee Grade: FSN-08/1

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 – US$38,394 Starting Salary p.a.

Trainee Grade: FP-06/1

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

•   The incumbent will be a program management assistant, monitoring grant recipients and

•   their implementation of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

•   As a cooperative agreement assistant, the incumbent will provide technical assistance to

•   support and promote effective and coordinated implementation, monitoring and overall management of CDC funded PEPFAR activities carried out by implementing partners in Nigeria.

•   This position serves as a liaison between CDC/Nigeria and the Global AIDS Extramural Team in Atlanta and supports the financial management of awards funded from CDC/Atlanta and it cooperative partners, particularly focusing on reporting requirements, budget implementation and execution issues and overall administrative

•   management issues associated with CDC cooperative agreements.

•   The position advises senior CDC staff (the Country Director, Deputy Director and senior technical staff), as needed, on cooperative agreement management and operational issues related to CDC/PEPFAR activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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

with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

1. A Masters Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics or

Finance; or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration,

accounting, Economics or Finance plus a Professional accounting qualification

(ACCA, ACA, or CPA) is required.

2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in business,

management, public health or an international organization is required. At least 1-

2 years of which must include substantial involvement with funding of Public

Health projects and financial reporting.

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

Level III (good working knowledge) in at least one local language is required.

4. Broad knowledge of Nigeria's operational environment, including its business

environment and commonly encountered issues is required.

5. Must have intermediate skill level in the use of computer-based programs and

advance spreadsheet functions.

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

Program Assistant Job in Nigeria