Program Assistant at the U.S. Consulate General

Program Assistant at the U.S. Consulate General. Please make sure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Assistant – All Interested Candidates (Environ, Sci, Tech & Health (ESTH) Specialist)

Announcement Number: Lagos-2021-108
Location: Lagos
Series/Grade: LE – 1505 9
Promotion Potential: LE-9
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM – FP is 5 (step 1 – 4).  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

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.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: 25% or less (Incumbent will be expected to travel with the officers, as appropriate, to all 17 states in the Southwest, South-South and Southeast regions of Nigeria).

Duties

• The incumbent supports the officers of the Political and Economic Section at the Consulate General in Lagos by assisting with contacts and appointments
• Providing background information and doing research as requested
• Regarding issues related to the ESTH (Environment, Science, Technology & Health) portfolio
• Drawing the attention of officers to developments of potential interest to the United States
• Drafting reports as assigned, and organizing events and round tables as required.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Experience:

• Three (3) years professional experience in research, analysis, and reporting is required.
• Job Knowledge:
• A thorough understanding of main topics related to Environment, Science, Technology, and Health in Nigeria, including how the country’s complex political system addresses the issues, an in-depth knowledge of the civil society organizations and non-government organizations related to the portfolio, and some familiarity with U.S. policy objectives vis-a-vis Africa/Nigeria is required.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Health, Public Administration, Conservation or related majors is required.
• NB: NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Evaluations:

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

Language:

• Fluent Speaking / Reading / Writing in English Language is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read rapidly, sort and filter information efficiently, and willingness to make cold calls, establish and develop appropriate/relevant contacts.
• The ESTH (Environmental, Science, Technology & Health) specialist must know how to develop and maintain a network of contacts; plan, organize, and execute complex research projects; and prepare concise, accurate, and analytical reports in clear, readable language.

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

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, 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.

Other Information:

• 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”), 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.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Marketing Statement:

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

Salary

NGN 10,908,677 / USD 47,619 / Year

Application Closing Date

15th November, 2021.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.
• To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents

• In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
  • Residency and/or Work Permit
  • Degree (not transcript)
  • NYSC Certificate
• For EFMs, in addition to the above:
  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

• Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
• For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
• Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.