Recruitment at The U.S. Mission to Nigeria

Recruitment at The U.S. Mission to Nigeria

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: Senior Program Specialist, HIV Care & Treatment

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Public Health Specialist (Treatment) position in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent is a Senior Project Manager and key Public Health Advisor on treatment to the Branch Chief and Team Lead.
• Position is responsible for providing strategic advice and project support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR); contributing leadership to the planning of a national program of care and treatment for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), assisting in the development and coordination of assessment activities, and establishing the program’s guidelines, procedures and strategies.
• This position provides the CDC office with the necessary public health leadership and medical expertise to manage CDC sponsored care and treatment activities.
• The incumbent assures collaboration among PEPFAR Nigeria partners involved in HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs and takes the lead in promoting use of internationally recognized best practices in care and treatment among PEPFAR sponsored programs in Nigeria.
• The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that CDC-Nigeria’s implementing partners achieve extremely ambitious targets for care and treatment over the next few years.

Requirements

• A MD or MBBS degree is required. In addition, a post-graduate degree in public health (MPH) or MSc, or post-graduate Medical Fellowship in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics or Public Health is required.
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years public health experience in the management of HIV treatment programs at local, state or international levels that entails responsibility for evaluation of program activities is required.
• Experience in developing, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Announcement Number: Abuja-2024-063RA-1
Location: Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week

Summary

• The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Administrative Assistant (Management Staff Aide) position in the Management Office.
• The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

• The Management Section is responsible for all administrative services to Embassy Abuja and Consulate General Lagos.
• This position serves as Management Staff Aide to the Management Counselor (MC) and Management Officer (MO) and also performs the full range of logistical, administrative, and oversight duties needed to support the work and responsibilities of the supervisors and performs project work as needed.

Requirements
Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Liberal Arts, Business Administration, or Public Administration is required.
• Experience: Five (5) years experience working in an administrative, managerial, or policy-related position for the U.S. Government or a large established multinational organization is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of English grammar and business writing is required.  Excellent understanding of visits or large event support is required.
• Strong understanding of the Department’s core hierarchy and its top officials is required.
• Detailed knowledge of Management and Department policies and practices (i.e., gifts, vehicle use, expediter use, procurements, overtime, allowances, ethics, etc.) is required.
• Good understanding of procedures and practices at Nigerian Government Ministries especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is required.

Salary
USD $53,043 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Investigative Assistant

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Duties

• The Investigative Assistant (IA) assists in an array of sensitive and complex criminal investigations related to document fraud, human smuggling, trafficking in persons, and other criminal issues as directed by the Assistant Regional Security Officer- Investigator (ARSO-I).
• The job holder provides investigative, analytical, and administrative support in the operation of the Diplomatic Security (DS) Overseas Criminal Investigations (OCI) program at post.
• The job holder updates the ongoing investigations database in Department of State (DOS) computer systems, and controls access of sensitive information.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of general college or university studies is required.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in administrative, journalism, education, business, logistics, investigative analysis, legal, law enforcement, emergency response, analytical or research-related fields is required.
• Fluent speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

Salary
USD $42,391 per year.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Warehouse Worker

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Schedule: 48 hours per week

Job Summary

• The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Warehouse Worker position in the General Services office.

Duties

• Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Foreman, the incumbent performs manual supply duties in the warehouse, unloads incoming supplies, office and household furniture and equipment, moves property from the receiving area to authorized storage area, confirms storage area with receiving supervisor.
• Incumbent performs housekeeping duties in the storage areas to ensure a clean and safe environment and assist in conducting inventories.
• Incumbent must ensure that all job activities and duties are performed in a responsible manner to avoid the creation of safety or health hazards.

Job Requirements
Education:

• Completion of Secondary School is required.

Experience:

• One (1) year prior work experience in the supply/warehouse section is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Must have good forklift and vehicular driving skills.
• Must have good knowledge of warehouse storage and property handling practices.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Incumbent must be able to perform moderately heavy work and make heavy lifts of at least 20kg.
• Must be tactful and be able to communicate with customers clearly.
• Must have a valid Class B Nigeria driver’s license.
• Ability to adhere to safety regulations is required.
• Good understanding of the host country’s roads, laws, and Embassy safety programs and rules is required.

Benefits

• The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.
• For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office.
• The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA).
• All genders are welcome to apply.