BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:Position/Program Description: Under the supervision of the Abuja Cultural Affairs Officer and the Educational Advising Supervisor, the Opportunity Grant / Education Advising Technician provides all administrative support in handling Educational and Opportunity Grant programs for graduate and undergraduate students. The incumbent plans and facilitates outreaches to northern High Schools and Universities; handles e- mail inquiries, draft responses to letters; facilitate education seminars and workshops; provide administrative support for EducationU.S.A cohort advising programs like Competitive College Club, United States Achievers Program amongst others; provides effective follow up and works closely with advisors to enrich overall education advising program.To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.htmlPOSITION REQUIREMENTS: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.
University degree in any of the social sciences, education, or business is required.
Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in administrative work, out of which one should be in educational establishment.
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
Level III (Good working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading of host country language is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
A strong knowledge of Nigerian educational system with a basic understanding of
U.S. educational system is required.
Good oral and written communication, customer service skills are required.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications especially Excel and or Access packages and knowledge of social media are required.
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SELECTION PROCESSWhen 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 SalaryOR – Ordinarily Resident – N3,154,846 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-06In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.Nor – Not Ordinary Resident AEFM – US$36,353 EFM/MOH – US$31,301 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-08Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered: Submit Application ToEmbassy of the United States of AmericaHuman Resources Office,Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive,Central District Area,Abuja. Or submit to: HRNigeria@state.gov
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