United States Embassy Recruits Protocol Assistant. June 27th 2011

UNITED STATES EMBASSY CURRENT VACANCY IN NIGERIA. JUNE 27TH 2011

JOB LOCATION: LAGOS

JOB TITLE: PROTOCOL ASSISTANT

CLOSING DATE: July 06, 2011

WORK HOURS: Full-Time; 40 hours/week

ANNOUNCEMENT NO: No. 2011-032

REFERENCE NO: Ref A02002

The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified
candidate for the Protocol Assistant position in the Executive Office.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

* Responsible for handling and coordinating logistical support for official visitors to the Executive office.
* Liaison with the General Services Office and the Regional Security Office

* Arranging official appointments and other activities for the Consul General

-On airport movement, hotel arrangements,

-Transportation, accommodation exchange, baggage support,

-Hospitality for senior USG officials.

- Maintains liaison with U.S., Nigerian, and Third-Country National (TCN)officials of all ranks,
including cabinet members, members of Congress, heads of
consulates, ranking military personnel, and protocol officials for executive level official
visits.

To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/about_the_us_mission.html

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 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.

QUALIFICATION
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below
with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

* A University Degree in International Relations, Social Sciences or related field is required.

* Two years experience dealing with public in a service-oriented environment is required.

* Excellent PC skills and ability to use related software is required.

HOW TO APPLY
The following requirements are MANDATORY for employment:

* Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum

vitae that provides the same information as an 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.

NOTE: Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.

HOW TO APPLY

Attention: Recruitment.
Human Resources Office Abuja
Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja

Email HRNigeria@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4280

CLOSING DATE : July 06, 2011