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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position below in the General Services Office (GSO):

Job Position: Travel Coordinator Ref: A52059
Location: Abuja – General Services Office (GSO)
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours/week
Basic Function of Position

Incumbent is the point of contact (POC) for all Travel related services. This includes, but is not limited to: being responsible for the reservation, confirmation, amendment and guarantee of all hotel requests; responds to e-mails, telephone calls and receives customers to the Travel Section; filing and tracking of documents and the preparation of Travel Authorizations and Diplomatic Notes.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Completion of secondary school is required.
Good working knowledge of Nigerian and international travel policies and regulations is required
Proficient in Microsoft Office is required.
Ability to type 30 words per minute is required.
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Secretarial or Administrative Assistant in an office, publishing or record keeping environment is required.
Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.

Hiring Preference Selection Process

When qualified, 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**

Important Information:

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.
Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.

Additional Selection Criteria

Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply

Salary

OR – Ordinarily Resident (OR) – N3,591,291 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 – US$37,698 p.a EFM/MOH – US$31,931 (Full-Time Starting Salary) p.a.Position Grade: FP-8*

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2018.
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,
Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g.transcripts, degrees, NYSC certificate/exemption etc.)
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.
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.
E – mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Submit Application to: HRNigeria@state.gov
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