United States Mission in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the Procurement Assistant position in the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nigeria Office in Abuja.
Position: Procurement Assistant - FSN-5/FP-09 (Developmental Grade)
Subject: Procurement Assistant
Location: ABUJA – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Note: This position will be filled at the FSN-05 level with promotion to FSN-06 and then to target grade of FSN-07/FP-07 upon completion of 52 weeks at each grade, with supervisor’s
recommendation).
Applicability: All Interested Candidates
Open To: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: OR -Ordinarily Resident–N1,651,315 p.a. (Starting basic salary) FSN-05/1
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM - US$31,963
EFM - US$27,431 Starting Salary p.a., FP-09/1
Note: all ordinarily resident applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for
consideration.
Basic Function of the Position
This is a non-supervisory position with major responsibility for all procurement actions performed by CDC Nigeria. This includes activities beginning with requisition all the way through product/service delivery and invoice reconciliation and control. All procurements will be tracked and available for management review. The incumbent will also provide back-up administrative and operational support to the CDC Nigeria front office.
Position Requirements
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below
with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
Completion of Secondary School and two years of course work in business, administration, management or a related field
Two years of progressively responsible experience in administration, procurement, finance and/or clerical support.
Level IV (fluency) Speaking/ Writing/Reading in English is required.
In-depth knowledge of administrative support procedures and standard regulations relating to procurement.
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office packages is required.
Selection Process
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, 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 ar 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.
Application Deadline
28th December, 2011
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 US 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.
Point of Contact:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261
Fax: 09-461-4036
E-mail: HRNigeria@state.gov
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