Summary:

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Supervisory Visa Assistant (Nonimmigrant Visa LE Staff Supervisor) position in the Consular Office. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are encouraged to apply.

Duties

The Incumbent serves as the Locally Employed... (LE) Staff supervisor of the twelve-person LE Staff in the Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit. The NIV Unit is the largest in Africa and is one of the highest-fraud NIV Units in the world. Coordinates the processing of all nonimmigrant visa work for the Lagos consular district, encompassing the full range of nonimmigrant visa classifications, including tourist and student visas, as well as petition-based work and performance visas.

As supervisor, the incumbent supervises two-three FSN-08 Team Leads and indirectly supervises the four-six FSN-07 Visa Assistants on each team and serves as rater and reviewer for annual evaluations. The incumbent is responsible for actively contributing to an inclusive and diverse environment and ensure that all employees are treated equally. The incumbent oversees all onboarding and ongoing training for the NIV Unit. The incumbent also overseas all NIV processing for over 300,000 cases per year.

Incumbent supervises all NIV scheduling, pre-screening, intake, data entry, visa printing and passback, screening documents and cases for fraud indicators, and providing guidance to consular officers. The incumbent acts as a liaison among NIV LE Staff, adjudicating officers, the Fraud Prevention Unit, and the NIV Chief in monitoring and modifying procedures to enhance the unit's operating efficiency and serves as the principal advisor to adjudicating officers. This position is a "hands-on" customer service position that requires decisive action and exceptional interpersonal skills.

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.

Option 1

Experience: Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative/government work experience and prior customer service-oriented work is required. Must have acquired experience handling more complicated tasks and resolving unusual/difficult situations AND one (1) year of previous experience as a supervisor is required.

Education: A university degree in any of the following: Business Administration, communications, public administration, sociology, or law is required.  Note: NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion document is required

Option 2:

Experience: Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative/government work experience and prior customer service-oriented work is required. Must have acquired experience handling more complicated tasks and resolving unusual/difficult situations AND one (1) year of previous experience as a supervisor is required.

Education: Two (2) years of university studies in any field.
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  • Administration
  • Secretarial
Duties

The incumbent procures a variety of goods and services for all agencies at post. They 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:


All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance. 
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.


Education Requirements:


At least two (2) years of college studies is required.


Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible procurement related experience is required.
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  • Procurement
  • Store-keeping
  • Supply Chain
Duties

The Generator Technician is assigned to the Facilities Maintenance Section and is directly supervised by the Building Mechanical Engineer for all assigned duties. Carry out preventive maintenance, repair, installation, modification, troubleshooting, overhaul, testing adjustment and calibration of various diesel generators, automatic transfer switches, fuel tanks, batteries and chargers,... transformers and associated mechanical and electrical systems. Incumbent receives written or verbal request for maintenance services and ascertains all the information to determine whether the work is of a routine or emergency nature.

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security Clearance. 

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Successful completion of Secondary School or Technical Training College and three (3) years of journey man knowledge in maintenance and repair of standby generator and /or uninterrupted power supply systems is required.

Evaluations:


You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.


Qualifications:


Experience: Minimum of Five (5) years experience in generator trouble shooting, repairing and installation is required.
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  • Engineering
  • Technical
Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Senior Program Specialist, Monitoring & Evaluation (Team Lead M&E) in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

Under the supervision of the... Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Analytics Branch Chief, this position will provide technical expertise to improve HIV/AIDS prevention programs of CDC Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH).

The incumbent serves as lead for clinical program monitoring and evaluating progress in program implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention activities conducted by CDC Nigeria and the FMOH by applying both theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical medicine, statistics, social and behavioral science, evaluation strategies, and research methodology to the design and conduct of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities.

Incumbent will develop appropriate data management systems to monitor health objectives and indicators for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs.

Education Requirements:


MBBS (MD) or a terminal degree in one of the following disciplines: Public Health; Epidemiology; Computer Science, Behavioral Sciences, or Applied Mathematics/Medical Statistics is required.
NYSC Certificate/Exclusion/Exemption is required.


Experience:

The incumbent must have at least five (5) years’ experience with chronic infectious disease prevention or treatment programs at the local, state or international levels that entailed responsibility for monitoring and the evaluation of program activities.  Experience collaborating with host government leadership is required.

The incumbent must also have experience in use of measurement methods required for M&E of international populations and health programs, including quantitative and qualitative research. The incumbent must have at least one (1) year of supervisory and one (1) year of management experience.

Job Knowledge: 


Knowledge of program evaluation strategies and techniques as well as infectious disease prevention activities is required.  Additionally, the incumbent must possess expert knowledge of the application of program management and the translation of evaluation data as it pertains to the improvement of program operations, guidelines, and policies. 
Incumbent must be familiar with the health care system in Nigeria.  Incumbent must possess knowledge and understanding of the principles of organizational management and be familiar with the work of USAID and CDC.
Good working knowledge of overall administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of cooperative agreements/grants is required. The incumbent must have vast knowledge of the working of host government as well as its program strategies.


Skills And Abilities: 

trong skill in providing leadership, direction, and technical expertise in the monitoring and evaluation of public health programs is required.  This includes the ability to resolve independently problems related to supervision of personnel, program policy, and program operation
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  • Project Management
Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Water Technician position in the Facilities Management office. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

This position serves as a Water Treatment Technician requiring knowledge of the principles of U.S.... and Local codes. He/she operates, maintains, and repairs the Water Treatment plant, ground water systems, wastewater system, water storage facilities and swimming pools as identified in the operations and maintenance manuals for all related equipment and in accordance with applicable DOS policy and SHEM regulations.

Education Requirements: Completion of secondary school is required.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the operations of water testing equipment, repair and maintenance of systems and structures is required. Work experience must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility working on complex sophisticated equipment and components, including operation and maintenance, and troubleshooting.

 

Job Knowledge: 

Knowledge of local and national water quality standards and regulations, cultural practices related to water usage and conservation, and the business environment and local suppliers’ market is required. Knowledge in potable water, and wastewater treatment plants including chemical use, chemical level testing, pump, equipment maintenance, pool plumbing and all other related items are required. Ability to recognize safety and hazards labeling on products is required.

Skills And Abilities: 

Must have the ability to follow quality control measures, make efficient and rapid coordination and distribution of material resources, and supervise individuals to get the job done, resolve conflicts, and deal with dissatisfied clients. Must have the ability to handle equipment, spare parts, and chemicals for water treatment and plumbing maintenance, with a minimum lifting capacity of 50 pounds.
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  • Engineering
  • Technical
Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Plumbing Maintenace Worker position in the Facilities Management Section. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Plumbing Maintenance... Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled plumbing preventive maintenance and repair work on mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.

Job holder would repair, and install plumbing as needed to support a variety of systems including but not limited to plumbing building and mechanical systems, potable water treatment and storage, wastewater treatment, fire sprinkler, swimming pool and landscape irrigation.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Secondary School is required and completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in plumbing principles and application is required.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building plumbing and mechanical systems and utility treatment operations is required.

Competence in:


Maintenance and repair of plumbing and mechanical systems, fixtures, water treatment, potable water and waste water treatment plant, swimming pools, fire sprinkler systems including sensors, alarms, building automation systems, hydronic systems, and water heaters is required.
Minor component replacement of motors, valves, pumps, controls and recording instruments is required.
Testing procedures in control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine current operating capacity to the design requirements, all in accordance with U.S. and host country regulations is required.
Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications and material list is required.


Skills And Abilities:


Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.
Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.
A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours.
A clear valid Nigerian driver's license is required.
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  • Engineering
  • Technical
Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Administrative Assistant position in the Consular section.
Duties
The incumbent is primarily an office manager who fulfills a variety of functions. In addition to organizing the Consular Section Chief’s schedule and correspondence, the incumbent also serves as the Consular Section’s expert on the... Embassy’s automated travel, time & attendance, MyServices, and procurement systems. The incumbent provides exceptional customer service to the many VIPs applying for visas and provides complete and accurate information in response to inquiries.
Education Requirements: Completion of two (2) years of College or University studies is required.
Experience: Three (3) years relevant work experience in general administrative or customer service work dealing with diplomatic missions, NGOs, government offices, or private sector companies is required.
Job Knowledge: Keen awareness of Nigerian culture, particularly the travel culture of Nigerians and the working culture of Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required.
Skills And Abilities:

Typing skills (40wpm) and Intermediate Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Basic Numerical Skills are required. Good working speed and accuracy are required, this may be tested.
As the role is highly visible, the incumbent must demonstrate the ability to quickly establish credible relationships at various levels throughout the Embassy. The ability to build and maintain a good rapport with external contacts is required. Must be able to communicate clearly when dealing with a wide variety of people at all levels, as the employee will be required to speak with authority, negotiate, and directly influence people's decisions.
Must have a highly proactive work ethic as s/he will be expected to work largely on own initiative. Flexibility is also required, as is an ability to work well under pressure and manage a varied and constantly changing workload.  Ability to draft routine correspondence using examples as a guide is required. Ability to work well with others and be public service oriented is required. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and the ability to work independently is required.
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  • Administration
  • Secretarial
Summary:
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Established Opinion Leaders Exchanges Coordinator in the Public Diplomacy office.
Duties
The Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) Exchanges Coordinator coordinates the Embassy’s exchange programs for EOL audiences in the Embassy Abuja consular district, including individuals and organizations such as... think tanks, professional associations, civil society organizations, and academic institutions. Designs, plans, implements, and evaluates the impact of a broad range of activities and initiatives for engaging EOL audiences in the Embassy Abuja consular district.
Education Requirements: A University degree in International Relations, American Studies, Communications, Political Science, Economics, or local equivalent is required.
NYSC Certificate/Exclusion/Exemption document is required.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in communications, public engagement management, or education duties as components of the work is required. Prior experience in an international, academic, or governmental work environment is required
Job Knowledge: 
A thorough understanding of the attitudes and preferences of EOL audiences in Nigeria, including the regional, ethnic, social, cultural, linguistic, and other factors and institutions that shape those attitudes, is required. Detailed knowledge of Nigerian higher education, business, and professional exchange programs is required. Knowledge of typical customer service and marketing tools designed to engage specific audience segments, particularly the EOL sector, in Nigeria is required.
Knowledge of the latest trends in audience engagement in related public service institutions, such as think tanks, academic institutions, professional training institutes, and government, is required. An understanding of the complex and changing nature of the information environment, including current trends in international and regional communications as they relate to the Nigerian communication landscape, is required. Must be familiar with digital practices and procedures used by or influential with the Nigerian EOL sector.
Skills And Abilities:

Incumbent must have strong analytic skills. Must be able to evaluate the influence of differing EOL individuals and institutions and adjust operations and programming accordingly.
Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal skills, and cross-cultural communication skills and be able to identify and engage key figures critical to shaping local public opinion. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including for public speaking, interviewing for evaluation purposes, writing reports, and contributing material for publication. Must be able to tailor communications to fit different situations and ethnic, religious, and linguistic cultures. Must be able to brief on a variety of issues.
Strong management skills is required. Ability to develop and oversee project budgets and to organize, run, and present professional and exchange projects, such as workshops, seminars, digital and in-person conferences, panel discussions, and lectures are required. Ability to negotiate agreements with partner institutions and manage their fulfillment is required.
Good keyboarding and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required. Knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and graphic design and photo editing software, is required. Must be able to use social media and mobile platforms, photo and video sharing sites, podcast creation tools, and basic photo and video tools. Must have good numerical skills to be able to develop and manage projects and monitor grant budgets.
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  • Administration
  • Secretarial