U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria Administrative Assistant Jobs in Nigeria

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria Administrative Assistant Jobs in Nigeria

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Candidates

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (40 number of hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Duties

Basic Function: Incumbent is the interlocutor between RSO-SPEAR and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Quick Response Force (QRF) assigned at the Embassy to sustain administrative functions and all logistical support for 24/7 police-operations.

Maintains daily contact with NPF QRF Leadership and Officers to ensure smooth RSO-SPEAR operations during routine periods and in extraordinary circumstances.

Incumbent assists the SPEAR Mentor with all related activities. Incumbent will report directly to the SPEAR Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO) or, if directed, the SPEAR Mentor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years prior work experience coordinating directly with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) at field and command levels, managing personnel and project implementation, and using Department of State (DoS) systems to administrate and provide logistical support is required.

Job Knowledge: Familiarity with computers to include a working proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be Familiar with NPF, Embassy guard force, and US Embassy mission logistic functions.

Education Requirements:

University Degree in Sociology, Criminology, Political Science, Business Administration, or Intelligence & Security Studies is required.


Note: NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required

Evaluations:

This may be tested. Applicant MUST address ALL language proficiency requirement to be considered.


Language:

Fluency written/spoken/reading of English is required.

Good working knowledge of written and spoken Hausa is required.


Skills and Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication

skills and the ability to interact well with persons at all levels of government and the private sector.

Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects at the same time.

Must have a valid Nigeria driver's license.

Must be able to physically remain in place and on-duty at the place of assigned duty even when Chief of Mission personnel are directed on Ordered Departure from Nigeria.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.


For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria Administrative Assistant Jobs in Nigeria


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