Economic Assistant at the U.S. Embassy

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 of:

Job Title: Economic Assistant

Announcement Number: Abuja-2021-004
Location: Abuja
Series / Grade: FP – 1505 5
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time – Work Schedule is 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-5
Telework Eligible: No

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Security Clearance Required: Secret
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Appointment Type Details: Definite not to Exceed (5 years)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

• Basic Function of the Position – The incumbent undertakes economic research, writes cables and reports, develops contacts in host government ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as in NGOs, international organizations, and businesses;
• Tracks GoN priorities as well as participation in and progress toward USG priorities;
• Develops and engages contacts within USG agencies relevant to the portfolio; delivers demarches; organizes meetings for the Ambassador, DCM and Economic Counselor;
• Briefs Economic personnel on issues relevant to the portfolio; serves as control officer for official visits; represents the Embassy at in-country functions;
• Represents the Economic Section in Embassy committees and working groups. The position requires Secret Clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Two years of University Studies is required.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ of work experience relevant to the major duties and responsibilities of the position. Experience demonstrating effective interpersonal engagement and communication skills is required.
• Job Knowledge: Knowledge of U.S .Government and Department of State structure and operation is required.

Evaluations:

• Language:  Fluent in English language is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Good analytical and drafting skills, public speaking and interpersonal skills are required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software suite  is required.

Qualifications:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:
Hiring Preference Selection Process:

• Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important

• Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
• ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
• For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM – FS is 05.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies.

Marketing Statement:

• We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

• The U.S. Mission 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.

Salary
USD $47,148 annually

Application Closing Date
2nd February, 2021.