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Monday 9 March 2015

Vacancies - Secretary/Administrative Assistant at USAID Nigeria

Vacancies - Secretary/Administrative Assistant at USAID Nigeria
 
USAID/Nigeria in Abuja

USAID/Nigeria in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position below in the Office of Health, Population, and Nutrition (HPN):Secretary/Administrative Assistant at USAID Nigeria



Job Title: Secretary/Administrative Assistant
Location: Abuja
Position Grade: FSN-7
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week


Basic Function of the Position

 ► As Secretary, the incumbent will also serve as the Administrative Assistant in the Health, Population, and Nutrition (HPN) Office. S/he provides a wide range of administrative assistance, secretarial, and other support services to the entire HPN Office of 24 staff and USAID/Washington staff who work in Nigeria on short term technical visits.
 ► The job holder has an assigned workload consisting of a mix of administrative assistance, program/project support, financial support, and backstopping work in the HPN Office.
 ► This position manages the in-city, in-country, and international HPN travel portfolio by making travel arrangements and organizing travel documentation for HPN Office staff - and other travelers as required.
 ► S/he assembles and prepares background data and materials for appointments, meetings, and conferences as requested, in addition to arranging for and providing logistical support for meetings and conferences.
 ► The incumbent maintains up-to-date calendars, trackers, and contacts lists for the HPN Office.
 ► S/he maintains well-organized, user-friendly files - in accordance with prescribed USAID formats, where applicable.
 ► The position holder is the HPN time keeper.
 ► S/he takes notes at meetings and distributes them in a timely manner.
 ► The incumbent receives visitors to the embassy and routes them to the appropriate staff member(s) and/or meeting venue in a timely manner.
 ► S/he arranges appointments for HPN office staff and others, as requested.
 ► The position holder prepares responses to routine or non-technical correspondence, in addition to routing incoming correspondence to the appropriate staff member(s).
 ► S/he tracks documentation through the USAID clearance process.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion in the application letter or the application will not be considered.
 ► Minimum of two years of college/university degree in business management and other related studies is required.
 ► Minimum of (2) two years progressively responsible experience in office management or assistance, which includes information collection and analysis, or related work experience with an international donor organization, private or Nigeria Government entity is required.
 ► A good understanding of record management, administrative and financial procedures and internal controls relevant to the position is required.
 ► Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required.
 ► Thorough knowledge of planning, coordination and execution of business and administrative functions; strong customer service, organizational, time management, and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail is required.
 ► Proficiency in Microsoft office is required.

Selection Process
When fully qualified, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

 ► Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
 ► Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
 ► Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
 ► Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
 ► Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

Remuneration
Salary: Or - Ordinarily Resident - N3,459,393.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary); Position Grade: FSN-7
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position Must submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

 Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
 ► Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
 ► Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
 ► 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.
 ► Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
 ► E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submit Application To:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.

Or submit to: HRNigeria@state.gov

Click HERE to read full Job Descriptions

Application Deadline Date
19th March, 2015.
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