US Embassy needs a Distribution Clerk (temporary 9 months)

Details of the JOb

Location: ABUJA – PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (PAS)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES OPEN TO: All Interest Candidates POSITION TITLE: Distribution Clerk – FSN-04
OPENING DATE: April 05, 2012
CLOSING DATE: April 18, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR - Ordinarily Resident–N1, 393,184 per annum (Starting basic
Salary)
Position Grade: FSN-04
 In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid
in accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan
(LCP).
NOR – (USEFM) - US$24,518 (Starting Salary) per annum.
Position Grade: FP-AA

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE
REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE
RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING
OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO
BE ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO POST.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for
the position of Distribution Clerk in the Public Affairs Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

The incumbent is working under the general direction of PAS Program Management
Assistant, he/she discharges support responsibilities for the overall administrative
operations of the PAS office. This duties include dispatching, dissemination and
receiving of PAS out-going and incoming mails, pouches and parcels; maintainace and
operation of office machines, helping to set up venues for PAS programs, periodic
delivery of USG poured collections for the American Corners, ordering and issuing
expendable supplies or other office requirements.
To obtain a copy of this announcement, please visit our Mission website at:
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/about_the_us_mission.html

POSITION 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.
1. Completion of Secondary School education is required.
2. Minimum of two years of experience working in an office environment with
experience operating modern office machinery is required.
3. Level III (Good Knowledge) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
4. Must have a solid foundation of office procedures, manners and decorum.
5. Must have ability to operate office equipment (copiers, fax machines, telephone,
computers, scanners, shredders).
6. Must possess moderate computer skills, especially operating a computer in
Windows environment and using applications such as MS Word, Excel, Internet
research method, outlook etc.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S.Veterans receive preference. Therefore, candidates must specifically address the required
qualifications in the application.
 

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism or conflict of interest, budget, and residency
status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident (OR) employees with an Overall Summary Rating of
Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance
Report are not eligible to apply.
4. 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.
5. Currently-employed Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) employees 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 in a
position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application
will not be considered:
1. 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
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form
DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned)
that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. 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 AmericaHuman Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261
Fax: 09-461-4036
E-mail: HRNigeria@state.govThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 

DEFINITIONS

1. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a
preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
U.S. Citizen; and,
EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service
member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency who is under COM
authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
 1. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post
of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan;
or
2. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA)
location authorized under 3 Foreign Affairs Manual 3232.2.
2. EFM: An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following
ways:
Spouse;
Child, unmarried, and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, incapable of
self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren
and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the
spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until
they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with
the guardian.
3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign,
Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan.
An MOH is:
Not an EFM; and,
Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part
of his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other
relative, or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory
definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees receive compensation under a Civil Service (GS) or Foreign Service
(FS) salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
Is locally resident; and,
Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including
U.S. citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.

 CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: April 18, 2012

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment
opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement
programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have
been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.
Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate
grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts
for relief.
An Equal Opportunity Employer