U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria Purchasing Agent Jobs in Nigeria

U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria Purchasing Agent Jobs in Nigeria

Overview

Hiring Path: • Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 07. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

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 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

The incumbent procures a variety of goods and services for all agencies at post. S/he will also perform contract administration on all formal contracts, purchase orders, and other contracting instruments.

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining a filing system for all contracting activities and reports directly to the Procurement Supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible procurement related experience is required.

Job Knowledge:

Good working knowledge of standard procurement and contracting regulations, instructions, procedures, and practices is required.

Incumbent must have an ability to learn local market practices and the capability of local contractors.

Ability to learn to understand local pricing customs and practices is required.

Education Requirements:

Completion of University degree in Business Administration, Management, Mathematics, Purchasing & Supply or related fields is required.

Note: NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Evaluations:

This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficient in the language listed.

Language:

Fluency in speaking/reading/writing of English language is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets are required


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:

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.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Hiring Preference Selection Process

Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination

that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.


Hiring Preference Order

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important:

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.

A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.

The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.


** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• NYSC Certificate or Exception document

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

How to Apply

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


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