Tuesday 30 March 2021

Job Vacancies in a Reputable Company

Company Description:

A reputable company is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Mixologist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirement

  • Applicants should possess basic skills of mixing cocktails and drinks.

 

 

Job Title: Purchasing Officer / Kitchen Assistant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirement

  • Applicants must possess good puchasing power and cooking skills.

 

 

Job Title: Night Duty Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirement

  • Applicant should be an HND / B.Sc degree holder.


Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications with CV to: vacancynow01@gmail.com with the subject of the mail as "Job Title"

 

 

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

  • Applicant must be an HND / B.Sc degree holder.
  • Applicant will be in charge of all accounting, payroll and tax issues.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application and CV to: applytime01@gmail.com with the subject of the mail as Accountant.

 

Application Deadline 13th April, 2021.

Current Job Vacancies at Dangote Group

 Company Description:

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

 

 

Job Title: Checker, Packing Plant - Cement

Job Ref.: PackingPlant-Ibese-004
Location: Ibese, Ogun
Job type: Full time
Category: DCP - Operations

Job Summary

  • Receiving ATC and cross check trucks after loading (Loaded as per ATC or not)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper housekeeping of all loading bags.
  • Accounting and reporting of damage bags by auto Loader / Trucks.
  • Ensure immediate replacement of trucks to be loaded.
  • Attach cement bags to roto packer which discharges cement.
  • Responsible for counting number of bags loaded in the truck, it should not be more than ATC quantity.
  • Reporting of any abnormality observed with loading machine or trucks.

Requirements

  • Trade test II / WASC / GCE / SSCE + 10Years
  • Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies:

  • Working knowledge of the cement packing machines/ functions and procedures
  • Good relationship management skills Good numerical skills
  • Basic knowledge of cement production process
  • Good knowledge of the cement packing machines/functions and procedures

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

 

 

 

Job Title: CCR Operator, Packing Plant - (Cement Plant)

Job Ref.: PackingPlant-Ibese-005

Location: Ibese, Ogun
Job Type: Full time
Category: DCP - Operations

Job Description

  • Responsible for the extraction of cement from storage silos/Bulk silos into Day silos and Bin.
  • To load and dispatch 750mt of cement in twelve hours (into the truck).
  • Monitoring all packing plant operation panels.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with technical team to attend any stoppages.
  • Record all stoppages, production shift wise, packer wise in proper format in computer.
  • Ensure all equipment’s are operating within desired parameters.
  • Coordinate with truck placer, packer supervisor, silo operator to ensure right require material into the bags and into the required truck on loading bay.
  • Send hourly truck status to HOD, HOS, and shift manager.
  • Send shift end report to HOD, HOS, and shift manager
  • Maintaining cleanliness of the work place.
  • Compliance with ISO Management System (QMS, EMS and OHSAS).
  • Any other job as may be assigned by the shift supervisor or superior officer.
  • Liaise with the cement mill CCR for cement stock level management for harmonized operation.
  • Take proper charge from previous shift CCR and picking officer.
  • Take the status of trucks and plan no. of packers to operate, coordinate with cement mill for silo feeding.
  • To operate in packing plant machine in auto/group mode.
  • Coordinate with shift manager, shift supervisor for any stoppages and abnormality

Requirements

  • Can be able to read and write.
  • Communication skills
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Ability to learn new skills.
  • Ability to do the work.
  • B.Sc. / HND (Applied Science: Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science) in related discipline
  • Five years’ experience.
  • Must have knowledge on computer Microsoft word.
  • Physically fit to do the job.
  • Work experience of five years experience.
  • Skills and Competencies

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

 

 

 

Job Title: Mechanical Technician, Packing Plant - Cement

Job Ref.: PackingPlant-Ibese-009

Location: Ibese, Ogun
Job type: Full time
Category: DCP - Operations

Job Summary

  • Perform a variety of tasks pertaining to fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair, and service of mechanical equipment, instruments and structures used within the plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Liaise with the Shift Technicians to identify problematic equipment/machines in the plant and effect repairs promptly.
  • Implement SOP’s for maintenance.
  • Execute corrective maintenance on all assigned equipment/ machines in a timely manner.
  • Assist to ensure safety precautions are observed and personal protection equipment are worn during repairs or scheduled maintenance.
  • Take inventory of working tools weekly to ensure that it matches the original tool list provided.
  • Perform work order repairs, inspections, and adjustments.
  • Replace minor fixtures in the plant machines.
  • Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs.
  • Enter data into ERP system (e.g., SAP) for spares and consumables.
  • Technicians should personally clean operating equipment for effective performance
  • Technicians should maintain the tools and tackle properly
  • Ensures quality maintenance as per PM schedule
  • Reports any break down or stoppages more than 30mins to sectional engineers.
  • Carry out briefly- analysis of break down jobs
  • Ensure no break down on groups taken for maintenance until next PM schedule date.
  • Attends to any breaks down within the shortest possible time.
  • Fill the checklist against the job carried out daily and file it properly
  • Ensure to remove all scrap after maintenance
  • Identify potential environmental and OHS hazards

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

  • Trade Test I in Mechanical related Trade with 5 years relevant work experience.
  • OND Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Basic knowledge of cement production process
  • In-depth knowledge of the cement packing machines/ functions and procedures
  • Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to pay attention to details
  • Good relationship management skills

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

 

 

 

Job Title: Electrical Technician, Packing Plant - Cement

Job Ref.: PackingPlant-Ibese-013
Location: Ibese, Ogun
Category: DCP - Operations

Description

  • We are looking for a qualified Electrical Technician that will install and maintain electrical systems and networks aiming for the highest functionality.
  • You will also “train” users of the systems to make appropriate and safe usage of the electrical infrastructure.
  • A successful electrical Technician must have a thorough knowledge of electrical systems.
  • The ideal candidate will also have great troubleshooting abilities and attention to detail.
  • The goal is to build and maintain updated and efficient electrical infrastructure for the business operations.

Responsibilities

  • Carries out maintenance on Electrical plant equipment and monitoring of power generation and consumption.
  • Preparing on daily basis power generation & consumption analysis.
  • Maintenance of switchboard panel, 6.6kv bus panel, NGR panels.
  • Illumination work
  • Shift operations
  • Electrical installation and maintenance work.
  • Other jobs as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Any other assigned responsibilities.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO Standards.
  • Technicians should personally clean operating equipment for effective performance.
  • Technicians should maintain the tools and tackle properly
  • Ensure quality maintenance as per PM schedule
  • Reports any break down or stoppages more than 30mins. To sectional engineers.
  • Carry out briefly-analysis of break down jobs.
  • Ensure no break down on groups taken for maintenance until next PM schedule date.
  • Attends to any breaks down within the shortest possible time
  • Fill the checklist against the job carried out daily and file it properly
  • Ensure to remove all scrap after maintenance
  • Identify potential environmental and OHS hazards.

Requirements

  • Trade Test II + 8 years experience
  • Trade Test I + 5 years experience
  • OND (Electrical / Electronic Engineering) + 2 years experience.
  • Ability to handle basic electrical Tools and Instruments properly.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

 

 

 

Job Title: Junior Operator, Packing Plant - Cement

Job Ref.: PackingPlant-Ibese-015
Location: Ibese, Ogun
Job Type: Full time
DCP - Operations, Nigeria

Description

  • Ensure that 750mt of cement per twelve hour per shift is being dispatched.
  • Give attendance to shift manager and take any specific instruction.
  • Proper taking over form previous shift
  • Always operate packers / autoloaders in auto mode
  • Keep checking bags weight for 50kg, else inform supervisor
  • Stack reject bags properly
  • Stack busted bags properly
  • Don’t leave packer floor unattended
  • Don’t leave work spot without permission
  • Clean packers line periodically without unwanted material such as rejected and busted bags.
  • Inform shift manager and shift supervisor about any issues
  • Hand over with proper communication to reliever.

Requirements

  • Trade Test III
  • WASC / GCE / SSCE + 5 years experiences

Skills and Competencies:

  • Ability to read and write.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Physically fit to do the job.
  • Ability to learn new skills.
  • Strong leadership qualities.
  • Team work.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

 

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training and Development

Sigma Consulting Group Vacancies for Service Technicians

Company Description:

Sigma Consulting Group is a management consulting firm with a particular focus on HR services, Consumer Business, Healthcare, Real Estate and Financial Services

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 


Job Title: Service Technician

Locations: Anambra, Lagos, Rivers

Details

  • Applicants must have experience in the roles.
  • Service technician for generators and service technicians for tricycles needed in Onitsha, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

Salary Range
50,000 - 70,000 / Month.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitments@sigmacg.co with the subject "Service Technician"

Reputable Eye Specialty Hospital Recruiting for Ophthalmologist

Company Description:

Sigma Consulting Group - Our client, an Eye Specialty Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos State is recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Ophthalmologist

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries.
  • Managing emergency eye clinics, outpatient clinics, or other specialist eye clinics.
  • Treating medical disorders that affect the vision through a holistic approach.
  • Using therapeutic procedures and performing biopsies.
  • Providing routine care such as vision testing and prescribing glasses and contact lenses.
  • Performing corrective surgeries, such as repairing injuries and corneas, and removing cataracts.
  • Performing advanced surgical procedures, such as keyhole or laser surgery.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of an internship and residency in Ophthalmology.
  • A valid license to practice Ophthalmology.
  • Good administrative and managerial skills.
  • Good hand-eye coordination.
  • Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Expert working knowledge of the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye.
  • Strong physics and math skills, and excellent medical knowledge.
  • A Medical degree (MBBS / MBCHb)
  • Minimum of 2 years post NYSC experience as an Ophthalmologist

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitments@sigmacg.co using the job title as the subject of the mail with an attachment of a recent photograph.

 

Application Deadline 20th April, 2021.

Latest Vacancies in a Reputable Human Capital Development Company

Company Description:

Nennetworks - Our client, a reputable Human Capital Development company in Lagos State, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: News Presenter

Location: Lekki-Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

  • To produce live and pre-recorded radio news and current affairs programmes and to prepare radio and TV packages under supervision.
  • To originate and develop programme ideas; to assist in forward planning of material for future programmes.
  • To provide briefings for reporters, camera crews and other resources staff and contributors.
  • To develop and maintain local contacts and to fulfil a public relations role e.g. responding to enquiries from the public.
  • To undertake interviewing and reporting duties, under broad direction in both recorded and live situations, in studio or on location, for both Radio and Television.
  • To prepare and present bulletins, including assessing incoming copy, sub-editing news copy and deploying the necessary resources.

Requirements

  • Experience as a News Presenter is an added advantage
  • Candidate must be resident in Lagos. (Lekki-Ajah axis preferably)
  • Candidates should have very good use of English, superb writing skills, and impressive research and critical thinking skills.
  • HND / B.Sc in relevant fields
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Minimum of one year experience as a News Presenter

 

 

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Location: Lekki-Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

  • Work with technical staff and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
  • Arrange and participate in internal and external client debriefs.
  • Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
  • Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company’s unique selling propositions and differentiators
  • Make presentations on solutions and services that meet or predict clients’ future needs
  • Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization.
  • Research and build relationships with new clients
  • Participate in pricing the solution/service
  • Present new products and services and enhance existing relationships.

Qualification and Requirements

  • Experience as a business development officer is an added advantage
  • Candidate must be resident in Lagos. (Lekki-ajah axis preferably).
  • HND / B.Sc in relevant fields
  • Experience: 2 - 3 years

 

 

Job Title: Marketing Officer (Professional Marketer)

Location: Lekki-Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

  • Sets marketing schedules and coordinates with colleagues, sponsors, media representatives, and other professionals to implement strategies across multiple channels
  • Develops sales strategies and approaches for various products and services,
  • Answers questions from clients about product and service benefits.
  • Contributes information, ideas, and research to help develop marketing strategies
  • Helps to detail, design, and implement marketing plans for each product or service being offered

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience as a Marketer is an added advantage
  • Candidate must be resident in Lagos. (Lekki-ajah axis preferably).
  • HND / B.Sc in relevant fields
  • Experience: 2 - 3 years

Salary

  • Negotiable.

 

 

Job Title: Director of Production (DOP)

Location: Lekki-Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

  • Edit raw footage content for producing film and video.
  • Perform video and audio editing based on story sequence and continuity.
  • Resolve technical issues as required.
  • Work with the Creative Director and other Content Creation Team members in shooting distinctive videos.
  • Capture quality photographs and videos.
  • Responsible for managing Cameras, lightings and other equipment.

Requirements

  • Prompt report of fault detection
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated and ability to work independently
  • Ability to multi-task and flexibility.
  • First Degree in Cinematography or its equivalent
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience
  • Experience in mounting camera
  • Candidate must be resident in Lagos. (Lekki-ajah axis preferably)

 

 

Job Title: Journalist

Location: Lekki-Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

  • Cooperate with reporters, video editors, social media managers, chief editor, producers etc.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest current events by properly monitoring news, attending events and building contacts and sources for use in future stories.
  • Attend press conferences, events, and file report in a timely manner.
  • Assist and guide the content team with developing story ideas and stories.
  • Collect, verify, fact-check and analyze newsworthy information thoroughly.
  • Create and deliver news stories (article, video and/or social posts) with the audience’s perspective in mind.
  • Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips.
  • Contact, interview and research sources.
  • Maintain notes and audio/video recordings.
  • Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes.

Requirements

  • Experience as a Journalist is an added advantage
  • Candidate must be resident in Lagos. (Lekki-Ajah axis preferably)
  • Candidates should have very good use of English, superb writing skills, and impressive research and critical thinking skills.
  • HND / B.Sc in relevant fields
  • 2-3 years experience as a journalist / writer.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Gnbjobconsulting@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

 

Application Deadline 15th April, 2021.

 


Note: For enquiry, please WhatsApp 08118635402.

Thursday 18 March 2021

Job Opportunities at First Bank of Nigeria Limited

Company Description:

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria's largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

 

Job Title: Team Lead, Wealth Management (Private Banking Group)

Job Identification: 7
Location: Lagos, NG
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description
The role entails taking ownership and providing leadership towards the delivery of:

  • Wealth Management services and contribution to Private Banking’s achievement of P & L ambition.
  • Provision of advice to clients and Relationship Managers to meet the clients’ desired wealth management and investment objectives and therefore increase the bank’s share of the client’s wallet.
  • Plays a key role in liaising with the RMs in discussing clients’ wealth management requirements as well as ensure flow of product knowledge.
  • Drive the uptake of wealth products in a client centric manner.
  • Support Private Banking and Retail Affluent RMs to drive knowledge of wealth products and sales.
  • Provide leadership to the Wealth Advisory team to attain growth and profitability targets.
  • Drive customer experience through quality advice strategy, products offering, RM relationships.
  • Provide independent opinion on quality of clients’ existing investment portfolio and wealth needs.
  • Determine clients’ risk appetite, investment preferences and returns expectations by partnering with RMs in client meetings.
  • Provision of relevant solutions given client’s needs/objectives.
  • Liaising with product partners (FBN Quest, Trustees and Insurance) to enhance clients’ experience.

Qualifications

  • First Degree in any discipline with minimum of 2.2. or Higher National Diploma (HND) with minimum of Upper Credit
  • Minimum experience - 10 years’ experience in Banking/Finance

Skill/Competencies:

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Very good Communications skills(written and oral)
  • Must be self-solution driven and proactive
  • Attention to details
  • Innovation and Creative skills
  • Analytical, problem solving and decision making Skills
  • People management
  • Relationship Management skills

Knowledge:

  • Banking structure, policies and procedures.
  • Banking services/products
  • Treasury and investment products
  • Wealth Management products

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

 

 

Job Title: Wealth Management Specialist (Private Banking Group)

Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

  • Advice clients and Relationship Managers to meet the clients’ desired wealth management and investment objectives and therefore increase the bank’s share of the client’s wallet.
  • Plays a key role in liaising with the RMs in discussing clients’ wealth management requirements as well as ensure flow of product knowledge.
  • Drive the uptake of wealth products in a client centric manner.
  • Support Private Banking and Retail Affluent RMs to drive knowledge of wealth products and sales.
  • Drive customer experience through quality advice strategy, products offering, RM relationships.
  • Work with the Team lead, to provide independent opinion on quality of clients’ existing investment portfolio and wealth needs.
  • Determine clients’ risk appetite, investment preferences and returns expectations by partnering with RMs in client meetings.
  • Provision of relevant solutions given client’s needs/objectives.
  • Liaising with product partners (FBN Quest, Trustees and Insurance) to enhance clients’ experience.

Qualifications

  • First Degree in any discipline with minimum of 2.2. or Higher National Diploma (HND) with minimum of Upper Credit
  • 4-6 years’ experience in Banking/Finance

Knowledge:

  • Banking structure, policies and procedures.
  • Banking services/products
  • Treasury and investment product
  • Wealth Management products

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

 

 

Job Title: Head of Hub, Abuja (Private Banking Group)

Job Identification: 4

Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

  • Supervise activities of front office, middle office and back office staff to ensure timely and efficient service delivery to Private Banking clients.
  • Oversee and ensure the flow of client’s transactions and investments portfolio is in accordance with client’s mandate.
  • Promote the education of clients in the wealth management space, providing personal financial advisory services that enhance the investment decisions.
  • Review client profiles to ensure investments are in accordance with mandates, risk profiles and risk appetites.
  • Promote the sales and services culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation.
  • Actively participate in the development of budgets and target as they relate the Private Banking business and ensure achievement of monthly and annual targets.
  • Authorize capital and current expenditure for the Hub as approved by the GH.
  • Ensure Hub operating cost is within approved budget
  • Ensure zero tolerance for inactive/dormant accounts
  • As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook.

Requirements
Education:

  • Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree;
  • Preference for postgraduate business or related degree or other professional qualification (though not mandatory);
  • Training in Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation
  • Training in Customer Profiling and Risk Assessments

Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years working experience in banking or a related industry
  • Previous experience in Asset & Wealth Management or Investment Banking is an advantage

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

 

 

Job Title: Head of Hub, Port Harcourt (Private Banking Group)

Job Identification: 70
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

  • Supervise activities of front office, middle office and back office staff to ensure timely and efficient service delivery to Private Banking clients.
  • Oversee and ensure the flow of client’s transactions and investments portfolio is in accordance with client’s mandate.
  • Promote the education of clients in the wealth management space, providing personal financial advisory services that enhance the investment decisions.
  • Review client profiles to ensure investments are in accordance with mandates, risk profiles and risk appetites.
  • Promote the sales and services culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation.
  • Actively participate in the development of budgets and target as they relate the Private Banking business and ensure achievement of monthly and annual targets.
  • Authorize capital and current expenditure for the Hub as approved by the GH.
  • Ensure Hub operating cost is within approved budget
  • Ensure zero tolerance for inactive/dormant accounts
  • As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook.

Requirements
Education:

  • Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree;
  • Preference for postgraduate business or related degree or other professional qualification (though not mandatory);
  • Training in Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation
  • Training in Customer Profiling and Risk Assessments

Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years working experience in banking or a related industry
  • Previous experience in Asset & Wealth Management or Investment Banking is an advantage

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

 

 

Job Title: Customer Value Proposition Manager (Private Banking Group)

Job Identification: 8
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

  • Work with relevant departments to maintain consistent look and feel of Private Banking lounges in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt.
  • Interface with Marketing & Corporate Communications for update and production of brochures and marketing collaterals for Private Banking clients.
  • Manage concierge services and liaise with service providers to ensure seamless service delivery to PB clients.
  • Manage relationships with merchant partners to enhance PB client experience.
  • Gathering of market/competitor intelligence for relevant innovations and trends both locally and offshore which influences PB customers.
  • Ensure that the Private Banking brand remains distinct and aspirational at all times.  
  • Manage platforms for collaboration with FBN UK and other partners.
  • Maintain oversight of the Private Banking website by liaising with administrators.
  • Manage the Private Banking concierge services upon launch and manage relationships with lifestyle merchant partners.
  • To liaise with Private Bankers, customers and other stakeholders to identify new trend and value propositions.
  • Identify opportunities for new or improvements of existing products and services through deep understanding of customers’ needs and feedback on current services offered

Qualifications

  • Minimum experience – 5- 7 years’ experience in Banking/Finance and Portfolio management
  • First Degree in any discipline with minimum of 2.2. or Higher National Diploma (HND) with minimum of Upper  Credit.

Knowledge:

  • Solid understanding of the Client Value Proposition and experience

Skill/Competencies:

  • Strong analytical skill
  • A specialist in user driven innovation who can translate customer needs and insights into feature sets
  • An experienced concept development and co-creation facilitator
  • In-depth knowledge of high end lifestyle and luxury products/services for HNIs/UHNIs

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

 

Application Deadline 31st March, 2021

Job Vacancies at the U.S. Mission

Company Description:

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: Community Liaison Officer (CLO Coordinator) - U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)

Announcement Number: Lagos-2021-029
Location: Lagos
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series / Grade: FP - 0101
Promotion Potential: FP-6
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hour per week

Overview

  • Hiring Path: Open to the public
  • Appointment Type: Permanent
  • Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)
  • Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
    • For USEFM - FP is 06.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
    • U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
  • Security Clearance Required: Top Secret

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:  Yes
  • Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
  • Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

  • Establishes and maintains personal contacts within and outside the Mission, leveraging these resources to further the CLO program. Supervises two CLO Assistant position.
  • The incumbent serves as liaison between the official government community and post management.
  • Uses existing resources for referring individuals who request counseling or guidance.
  • Serves as a point of contact and advocate for the Family Member Employment program.
  • Prepares and sends reports, and data as required by the Family Liaison Office (FLO) or other Department stakeholders.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

  • Language:  Fluent in written and spoken English is required.
  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years work experience or the equivalent in communication with the public, and organizing small, medium or large events.
  • Job Knowledge:  Knowledge of the local environment, Consulate or Embassy functions, key personnel.
  • Education Requirements: Completion of Secondary or High school is required.
  • Evaluations: This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Basic working level of MS Word is required.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across age ranges from children to adult, and across cultures.
  • Must have good writing skills.
  • Ability to generate ideas for events and follow-through with the planning and organization.

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
    USD $42,570 / Annum


    Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

     

    Application Deadline 22nd March, 2021.

     

     

    Job Title: Political - Military Assistant - U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)

    Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-028
    Location: Abuja, NI
    Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hour per week
    Telework Eligible: No

    Overview

    • From the Agency:U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
    • Security Clearance Required: Top Secret
    • Appointment Type:  Permanent
    • Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)
    • Hiring Path: Open to the public
    • Who May Apply/Clarification: For USEFM - FP is 06.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

    Summary

    • The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 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: Not Required

    Duties

    • Incumbent is the Mission’s Political-Military Affairs Assistant. The position is one of nine in the Political section and is supervised by the Political-Military Affairs Officer.  Incumbent is responsible for coordinating Leahy Vetting at Post. 
    • S/he is responsible for backup reporting on the region's multinational organization , ECOWAS, has some action and reporting on Nigeria's Political-Military developments, and for maintaining Post's biography database.
    • This position works in close coordination with Consular Section, the Defense Attache Office and the Office of Security Cooperation at Post, as well as with the various offices responsible for Leahy vetting in Washington DC.

    Qualifications and Evaluations
    Requirements:

    • Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience in an office environment with a strong focus on writing and analytical skills development is required
    • Job Knowledge: Must be familiar with the work of U.S Embassies abroad, as well as the work of the Political Section of U.S Embassies. Must be able to acquire a solid grasp of U.S. and Nigeria military structures and bilateral cooperative programs through on-the-job training and self-guided study; as well as learn how Leahy Vetting impacts security assistance and cooperation between the U.S and Nigeria.

    Education Requirements:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, International Relations or other Liberal Arts.

    Evaluations:

    • Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
    • Language:  Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English is required.
    • Skills And Abilities: Good Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel to perform basic writing and office communication tasks. Must be able to maintain, manage and work in databases.

    Qualifications:

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

    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.

    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.

    Marketing Statement:

    Salary
    USD $42,570 Annually

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

    Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

     

    Application Deadline 23rd March, 2021.

     

     

    Job Title: Public Health Specialist, Surveillance - All Interested Candidates (Team Lead, Epidemiology & Surveillance)

    Announcement Number: Abuja-2020-057RA
    Location: Abuja
    Open Period: 03 / 11 / 2021 - 03 / 24 / 2021 Format MM/DD/YYYY
    Series / Grade: LE - 0550 12
    Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
    Promotion Potential: LE-12
    Telework Eligible: No

    Overview

    • Hiring Path: Open to the public
    • 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.
    • Supervisory Position: Yes
    • Relocation Expenses: No  
    • Reimbursed: 50% or less
    • Travel Required:  25-30% of time will be spent on local and international travel for site visits, workshops, trainings, conferences  etc.

    Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:

    • For USEFM - FP is FP-3.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
    • All Interested Applicants / All Sources

    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 will lead and direct HIV / AIDS surveys, surveillance and implementation science activities that Center for Disease Control (CDC) Nigeria is implementing in partnership with Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), implementing Partners (IP) and other stakeholders.
    • Position serves as CDC Nigeria’s lead in supporting the Government of Nigeria (GoN) develop and/or improve data collection systems relating to surveillance activities.
    • The incumbent will apply both theoretical and practical knowledge to support Strategic Information activities including epidemiology and surveillance.
    • The incumbent will manage and support CDC implementing partners. Carrying out these functions requires public health technical knowledge, results-oriented data analysis, advocacy, and the ability to facilitate communication and maintain collaborative working relationships with partner organizations. plays an active leadership role in the Mission’s PEPFAR Strategic Information (SI) Technical Working Group (TWG) and/or the Multi-sectored Technical Group.

    Requirements
    Experience:

    • Minimum of five years’ experience in public health surveys and disease surveillance and experience in the management of HIV/AIDS, STD, TB intervention programs at the local, state or international levels that entailed responsibility for the evaluation of program activities.  
    • The incumbent should also have experience in use of measurement methods required for M&E, surveys/surveillance or strategic information of populations and health programs, including quantitative and qualitative research.  Inclusive of at least two years of management experience.

    Job Knowledge:

    • Detailed knowledge of research methods and the collection, analysis and presentation of public health/epidemiologic data in order to plan, design, direct the implementation of and strengthen procedures for collection, analysis and dissemination of HIV/AIDS epidemiological data.
    • This includes knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of USG and internationally recognized standards for surveillance and survey regulations and procedures.
    • Detailed knowledge of the host government health care system and structures including familiarity with Ministry of Health policies, program priorities and regulations is required.
    • Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams and activities is required.
    • Good working knowledge of overall administrative requirements in development and support of grants, contracts, memoranda of understanding and cooperative agreements is required.

    Education Requirements:

    • MBBS (MD), or a terminal degree in one of the following disciplines: Public Health, Epidemiology, Behavioral Sciences, demography.

    Evaluations - This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed:

    Language:

    • Fluency in speaking / Writing / Reading English is required.

    Skills and Abilities:

    • Strong analytical skills to readily understand and discuss new surveillance program design, management, and implementation approaches are required. This includes the development of evaluation designs, use of reliable and valid instruments, and methods for data collection, analysis and reports.
    • Excellent oral and written communications skills are required to develop and maintain effective, sustainable working relationships with national and international working partners and to prepare substantive and analytical reporting.
    • Strong management skills are required to operate independently with limited direct supervision of day-to-day activities and to lead results-driven project teams and workgroups.
    • Excellent overall computer skills (keyboarding with both speed and accuracy) and advanced skill levels in use of at least one of the more common epidemiologic data analysis software (EPINFO, STATA, SAS, or SPSS) is 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.

    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.

    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.

    Annual Salary

    • NGN N17,733,456
    • USD $72,526

    Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

     

    Application Deadline 24th March, 2021.

     

     

    Job Title: Motor Vehicle Service Technician - All Interested Candidates (Auto Painter)

    Announcement Number: Lagos - 2021 - 015RA
    Location: Lagos
    Series / Grade: LE - 1020 5
    Work Schedule: Full-time - 48 hours per week
    Promotion Potential: LE-5

    Overview

    • Hiring Path: Open to the public
    • Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
    • Appointment Type: Permanent
    • Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
    • 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: Not Required

    Duties

    • Under the direct supervision of the Auto Body/Fender Foreman, and general supervision of the Auto Mechanic Foreman, the incumbent performs repairs of light, heavy, and armored/non-armored gasoline and diesel powered motor vehicles and forklifts. Performs automotive body repairs as well as painting, welding, and sheet metal work. Examines shop repair orders and follows instruction on repairs.

    Qualifications and Evaluations
    Education Requirements:

    • Completion of secondary school is required. Vocational training in Automotive Body Repair and Painting is required.

    Experience:  

    • Three years experience in an Auto Paint Shop is required.

    Job Knowledge:  

    • Must have good working knowledge of standard procedures and regulations, as well as good knowledge of various quality types of paints and their application is required.

    Evaluations:

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

    Language:  

    • Good working knowledge Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

    Skills And Abilities:

    • Must have a valid Nigerian drivers' license to operate cars, trucks, buses, and other vehicles as needed.  
    • Must be able to carry out vehicle repair work with minimum supervision.
    • Must be able to read, understand, and use technical manuals to repair vehicles, with the ability to lift 30lbs weight manually.  
    • Weights above 30 lbs should be operated with aid of machine.

    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.

    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.

    Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

    • For USEFM - FP is 09.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C. All Interested Applicants / All Sources.

    Marketing Statement:

    Salary
    NGN4,382,748 / USD $30,414 annually.

    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 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.

    Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

     

    Application Deadline 25th March, 2021.

     

     

    Job Title: USAID Voucher Examiner

    Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-030
    Location: Abuja
    Series / Grade: LE - 4005 8
    Work Schedule: Full-time - Work Schedule is 40hrs per week
    Promotion Potential: LE-8

    Overview

    • Hiring Path: Open to the public
    • Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: Current Mission Nigeria Employees only
    • Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
    • Appointment Type: Permanent
    • Appointment Type Details: Five (5) years renewable, estimated to start on or after August 2021

    Marketing Statement

    • USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world.
    • Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance.
    • We operate in the following regions of the world: Afghanistan and Pakistan, Africa (all of Africa), Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Middle East.

    Summary

    • The Voucher Examiner serves in the Office of Financial Management (OFM) of USAID/Nigeria, which has a program budget of approximately $800 million and Operating Expense (OE) budget of $10 million per year.
    • S/he examines a full range of complex multi-funded contracts and grant invoices for payment of goods and services relating to USAID project activities, administrative, employee allowances, and entitlement travel vouchers.
    • Supervisory Position: No
    • Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
    • Travel Required: Occasional Travel. The job may be expected to perform work-related travel.

    Duties
    Examination of both simple to more complex administrative invoices/vouchers and complex program vouchers - 50%:

    • Examination of various types of simple to more complex administrative invoices and/or vouchers, which include but is not limited to purchase orders, contracts, leases, utilities, telephone, carrier transportation vouchers for air-tickets, baggage vouchers, medical expenses, allowances, reimbursement vouchers, and other miscellaneous vouchers including vouchers for cancelled payments.
    • Examines and analyzes complex program vouchers against contract/grant provisions, terms and conditions, U.S. and host country laws, and USAID rules and regulations, which may vary against instruments utilized (contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, participating agency service agreements, interagency agreements, implementation letters, host country contracting, etc.). Vouchers reviewed include a variety of activity types (such as construction, technical assistance, commodities, etc.), and may represent different payment provisions, including fixed price, cost reimbursement, fixed fee plus cost reimbursement, progress payments, and advance liquidations.
    • Communicates with vendors and employees (both orally and in writing) to provide guidance or interpretation of payment requirements, which includes technical procedures related to financial terms or conditions of implementing mechanisms. Drafts or reviews communications concerning disallowance of payments and requests for additional documentation and replies to inquiries on these and other payment related matters. As may be required, requests additional information needed to make payment.
    • Responsible for timely creation of Mission Invoicing (MI) in Phoenix. When vendors submit invoices/payment requests, electronically time stamps ‘received’, verifies completeness and legibility documentation, and creates invoice and payment documents in Phoenix. Creates voucher folders in ASIST and scans the invoice/payment requests with any supporting documents. Forwards the invoice/payment request for administrative approval to the Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR)/Contracting Officers Representative (COR)/Executive Officer/Obligation Manager. Ensures administrative approval is completed in accordance with the USAID regulations.

    Analysis and Review, Accruals and Advance Monitoring - 15%

    • As a member of a financial review/assessment team, examines samples of supporting documents to determine accuracy of submissions; determines if claims are in alignment with contractual terms and budget line items; ascertains compliance with USG requirements related to items including taxes, interest on USG advances, etc.; ensures the return/remittance of excess cash or/and advances and/or interest on US Government funds to USAID.
    • Provides written input to the financial review/assessment reports and conducts follow-up and support in ensuring that issues that arise because of such reviews/assessments are resolved/addressed expeditiously.
    • Performs reconciliations between partner (contractor/grantee) records to USAID records in Phoenix.
    • Participates in post-award meetings with the Office of Acquisition and Assistance and technical team members and partners to provide guidance on billing and payment requirements and related USAID policies and regulations.
    • Also conducts financial management training as needed for partners and Mission staff.
    • Monitors advance requests, balances, and liquidations of implementing partners. Keeps the Controller and AORs/CORs apprised of advances outstanding for more than 90 days. Follows up with AORs/CORs on advances that require liquidation.

    Funds verification - 15%:

    • Verifies payment vouchers in Phoenix for Funds Availability to ensure the right data is entered such as: Disbursement Office Codes, fiscal data, amounts, payee names and bank details for EFT requests, mailing address for check requests, and mailing codes.

    Entitlement travel - 10%:
    Reviews entitlement travel claims or vouchers:

    • Verifies that they conform with the travel authorizations and regulations regarding routings, per diem, use of proper commercial facilities, etc.
    • Prepares or verifies hypothetical travel itinerary when traveler deviates from authorized routing. Prepares voucher examiner’s statement giving detailed explanation of any suspended amounts or rejected vouchers with references to pertinent regulations.
    • Determines if travel advance was issued and computes amount due to the traveler or U.S. Government, after applying the outstanding advance to the travel. Notifies traveler promptly, with request to refund any amount due U.S. Government.
    • Assists employees/travelers in corrections/documentation requirements of travel claims/vouchers.

    Performs other duties as directed - 10%

    Qualifications and Evaluations
    Requirements:

    Physical Demands:

    • The work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

    Education Requirements:

    • Minimum of a College or University Studies in Accounting, Business Management or related field is required.

    Evaluations:

    • Applicants who clearly meet the minimum Education, Experience and basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factors listed below. The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview.
      • Knowledge: 10 points
      • Skills and abilities: 10 points
      • Communication and Language skills: 10 points
      • Interview Performance: 70 points
    • Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored. Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the top ranked short-listed candidates. If the interview is conducted, the interview will be one of the determining factors in the final selection.
    • Reference checks will be made only for the successful candidate. If a candidate does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a reference check, this should be stated in the application letter.

    USAID is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

    • All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, lawful political affiliation, non-disqualifying handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, affiliation with an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

    Qualifications
    Prior Work Experience:  

    • A minimum of three years of experience in accounting or a closely related field.
    • Practical knowledge of basic accounting concepts and the flow of accounting transactions are required.

    Job Knowledge:  

    • A thorough knowledge and understanding of professional accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology (private sector, governmental, and non-profit) is required.
    • A good knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is highly desirable.

    Skills and Abilities:

    • Ability to identify, interpret, and apply applicable law, rules, regulations, and grant/contract provisions and apply these regulations to a variety of vouchers for examination to determine eligibility for payment.
    • Ability to articulate complex issues orally and in writing to explain disallowance of claims, and to describe alternative or hypothetical conditions.
    • Advanced numeric and analytical skills to complete, on own initiative, complex computations, and analyses to recommend and support approvals or disallowances.
    • Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate clearly to internal and external customers and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
    • Must have strong word processing and spreadsheet skills and be proficient in the use and application of technology, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

    Language Proficiency:

    • Level IV English language proficiency, speaking and writing, is required.

    Benefits
    Agency Benefits:

    • As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances:

    Benefits:

    • Health Insurance
    • Annual Salary Increase (if applicable)
    • Annual and Sick leave
    • Annual Bonus

    Allowances (as applicable):

    • Transportation Allowance
    • Meal Allowance
    • Miscellaneous Allowance
    • Housing Allowance

    Other Information:

    • USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix J, “Direct USAID Contracts With a Cooperating Country National and with a Third Country National for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf
    • Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms
    • Acquisition & Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs
    • Ethical Conduct.  By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635.  See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations   

    Taxes

    • The Mission emphasize to its employees of the fact that they are obliged to observe Nigerian Laws, including those concerning income and related tax obligations.  
    • Payment of such taxes is a matter between the individual employee and the Nigerian Government. In the absence of a specific international agreement, the U.S. Government will not withhold local taxes from an employee’s salary.

    Salary

    • N8,664,538 annually.

    Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

     

    Application Deadline 26th March, 2021.

     

    Important Notice

    • All candidates must be able to obtain and hold Top Secret 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.

    • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
    • Residency and/or Work Permit
    • Degree with transcript
    • 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 Abuja, Nigeria.

     
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