Job Description
United
States Mission
Nigeria
No. 2015-028A
Subject: PUBLICATION, ARTS &
GRAPHIC ASSISTANT
(TRAINEE LEVEL)
Location: ABUJA – PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SECTION (PAS)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED
CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Publication, Arts
& Graphic Assistant -FSN-08
CLOSING DATE: April 29, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N4,494,054 p.a.
(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-08
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$45,487
EFM/MOH – US$39,166 (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-06
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 Publication, Arts & Graphic Assistant in the Public Affairs
Section (PAS).
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent serves as publication, graphic design, and
photographer/videographer
specialist for all Mission needs. The incumbent plans, writes, edits, lays out,
oversees
printing, supervises translation into multiple languages and manages
distribution of
quarterly magazine Crossroads. Incumbent serves within the Press/Information
Section
and assists with press-related events, such as on-the-record press briefings
between local
and international journalists and U.S. Mission entities. The incumbent also
produces, edits
and distributes via YouTube Mission-wide short videos on programs and outreach
activities.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:
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.
publishing or graphic design is required.
planning and executing the publishing of media, artwork, exhibits and other
visual
mediums, digital photography & editing is required.
proficiency will be tested.
of the country and understanding of U.S. foreign policy and other concerns are
required.
required.
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and internet skills.
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.
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 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.
5. Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger
than
5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
6. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete
applications
will not be considered.
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
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:
· 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:
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 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: APRIL 29, 2015
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
Drafted: TAjayi
Approval: SHRO: WGooding
Cleared: PAS: SMcIntosh
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Nigeria
No. 2015-028A
Subject: PUBLICATION, ARTS & GRAPHIC ASSISTANT
(TRAINEE LEVEL)
Location: ABUJA – PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (PAS)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Publication, Arts & Graphic Assistant -FSN-08
CLOSING DATE: April 29, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N4,494,054 p.a.
(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-08
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$45,487
EFM/MOH – US$39,166 (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-06
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 Publication, Arts & Graphic Assistant in the Public Affairs Section (PAS).
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent serves as publication, graphic design, and photographer/videographer
specialist for all Mission needs. The incumbent plans, writes, edits, lays out, oversees
printing, supervises translation into multiple languages and manages distribution of
quarterly magazine Crossroads. Incumbent serves within the Press/Information Section
and assists with press-related events, such as on-the-record press briefings between local
and international journalists and U.S. Mission entities. The incumbent also produces, edits
and distributes via YouTube Mission-wide short videos on programs and outreach
activities.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:
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.
publishing or graphic design is required.
planning and executing the publishing of media, artwork, exhibits and other visual
mediums, digital photography & editing is required.
proficiency will be tested.
of the country and understanding of U.S. foreign policy and other concerns are
required.
required.
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and internet skills.
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.
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 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.
5. Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than
5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
6. E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications
will not be considered.
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
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:
· 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:
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 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: APRIL 29, 2015
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
Drafted: TAjayi
Approval: SHRO: WGooding
Cleared: PAS: SMcIntosh
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