Administrative Specialist at American Embassy - Abuja

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Specialist in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention office.

Position Title: Administrative Specialist
FSN-08/FP-06 (This position will be filled at the FSN-08/FP-06 trainee level with a promotion each year, with supervisor’s recommendation, up to target grade of FSN-10/FP-05).

Location: Abuja  - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
Open To: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: OR-Ordinarily Resident: N 3,228,903 per annum (Starting basic Salary)
Position Grade: FSN-08
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan LCP).
 NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident: (AEFM) – US$44,737;
 EFM/MOH – US$38,394 (Starting Salary) per annum.
 Position Grade: FP-06

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the
position of Administrative Specialist in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention office.

Basic Functions
The incumbent, under the direction of the Associate Director for Operations (ADO), will oversee the day-to-day management, administrative and program coordination functions in support of a broad range of CDC-funded public health program activities carried out by the CDC Nigeria office. Incumbent provides advice and guidance on office management and support services to CDC senior management and develops plans for the implementation, oversight, and quality control of administrative support functions essential to ensurin, effective and efficient office operations. Incumbent serves as liaison between CDC Nigeria and the office contractual representative(s). Additionally, incumbent manages, oversees the
 maintenance of, and controls the access to all administrative files and correspondence.

Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• University degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related business  fields is required.
• Progressively responsible experience – five (5) years with Masters degree or seven (7) years with Bachelors degree – managing clerical, logistics, leases, procurement, personnel and/or administrative functions is required.
• Level IV (fluency in oral and written) English is required.
• Thorough knowledge of general office operations principles and administrative procedures is required
• Intermediate user level of word processing and spreadsheets is required.
• Ability to use mathematical calculations for purposes of reporting is required.

Application Closing Date
May 22, 2012

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

• Application for U.S. 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.

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

Point of Contact
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261
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