Administrative Specialist Job at U.S. Embassy in Abuja

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Job Title: Administrative Specialist, FSN-08/FP-06

Ref: A96013

Location: ABUJA – Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Organisation: United States Mission, Abuja

(This position will be filled at the FSN-08/FP-06 trainee level with a promotion each year, with supervisor's recommendation, up to target grade of FSN-10/FP-05).

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR-Ordinarily Resident: N 3,228,903 per annum

(Starting basic Salary)

Position Grade: FSN-08

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan (LCP).

NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident: (AEFM) – US$44,737;

EFM/MOH – US$38,394 (Starting Salary) per annum.

Position Grade: FP-06

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

•   The incumbent, under the direction of the Associate Director for Operations (ADO), will oversee the day-to-day management, administrative and program coordination functions in support of a broad range of CDC-funded public health program activities carried out by the CDC Nigeria office.

•   Incumbent provides advice and guidance on office management and support services to CDC senior management and develops plans for the implementation, oversight, and quality control of administrative support functions essential to ensuring effective and efficient office operations.

•   Incumbent serves as liaison between CDC Nigeria and the office contractual representative(s).

•   Additionally, incumbent manages, oversees the maintenance of, and controls the access to all administrative files and correspondence.

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 Business Administration, Public Administration or related business fields is required.

2. Progressively responsible experience – five (5) years with Masters degree or seven (7)

years with Bachelors degree – managing clerical, logistics, leases, procurement,

personnel and/or administrative functions is required.

3. Level IV (fluency in oral and written) English is required.

4. Thorough knowledge of general office operations principles and administrative procedures is required.

5. Intermediate user level of word processing and spreadsheets is required.

6. Ability to use mathematical calculations for purposes of reporting is required.

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: 22 May 2012.

Source: United States Mission Nigeria Job Vacancy Announcement

Administrative Specialist Job