No. 2013-028 Date: May 15, 2013 Ref: A31907
Subject: VISA ASSISTANT
Location: ABUJA – CONSULAR
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Visa Assistant,*FSN-06/FP-08 (This position will be filled at the FSN-06/FP-08 at the trainee level with promotion to target grade of FSN-07/FP-07 after one year).
OPENING DATE: May 15, 2013
CLOSING DATE: May 28, 2013
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N2,250,420 p.a.(Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-06
Location: ABUJA – CONSULAR
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Visa Assistant,*FSN-06/FP-08 (This position will be filled at the FSN-06/FP-08 at the trainee level with promotion to target grade of FSN-07/FP-07 after one year).
OPENING DATE: May 15, 2013
CLOSING DATE: May 28, 2013
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N2,250,420 p.a.(Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-06
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$35,753,
EFM/MOH – US$30,684 (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-08
NOTE: ALL NOT 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 Visa Assistant in the Consular section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
Incumbent acts as a full NIV Team member performing difficult and responsible clerical and related work, pertaining to the full range of non – immigrant Visa services. The incumbent performs relevant clerical duties involved in the delivering of Visa services within the non-immigrant Visa Unit of the Consular Section, in accordance with Unit Standard Operating procedures and established visa processing guidelines.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html
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. A University degree in one of the following: Art, Business Administration,
Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Foreign Language,
History, International Relations, International Affairs, Literature, Liberal Arts,
Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Pure Science or Sociology is required.
2. Minimum of six (6) months clerical work experience in a busy office environment is
required.
3. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading in Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo is
required.
4. The incumbent should have a general knowledge of U.S. Embassy and Consular
Section functions.
5. Must be proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.
1. A University degree in one of the following: Art, Business Administration,
Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Foreign Language,
History, International Relations, International Affairs, Literature, Liberal Arts,
Political Science, Psychology, Social Science, Pure Science or Sociology is required.
2. Minimum of six (6) months clerical work experience in a busy office environment is
required.
3. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading in Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo is
required.
4. The incumbent should have a general knowledge of U.S. Embassy and Consular
Section functions.
5. Must be proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
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
1.
Management will consider nepotism/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 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 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.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident 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 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application
will not be considered:
1. Application for US 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 US 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 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
Fax: 09-461-4036
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
Fax: 09-461-4036
DEFINITION
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:
US 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 that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
A. 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
B. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA)
location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
2. EFM: An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following
ways:
Spouse;
Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is
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 US 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 US Social Security Number (SSN). NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US 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 US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including
US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 28, 2013
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:
US 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 that is under COM authority, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
A. 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
B. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA)
location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
2. EFM: An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following
ways:
Spouse;
Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is
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 US 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 US Social Security Number (SSN). NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US 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 US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including
US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 28, 2013
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