Ref.: A52205 Location: Lagos – Marine Security Guards (MSG) Work Hours: Full-time; 48 hours/week Basic Function of the Position
The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the Marine Detachment vehicles records on a daily basis and ensuring that the vehicles is kept in a high state of operational readiness.
S/he drives the members of the Marine detachment and any designated detachment officials during official and unofficial functions.
Additionally, the incumbent is to remain under the operational and administrative control of the Regional Security Officer and the Detachment Commander.
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 education is required.
Minimum of two (2) years professional driving experience is required.
Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested. Level II (Limited knowledge) of any of the three major local languages (Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa) is required.
Good geographical knowledge of Lagos, other cities and neighboring countries, including traffic laws and regulations and ability to drive carefully and cautiously in heavy and chaotic traffic situations on poorly maintained roads is required.
Good knowledge of automotive operations, safety and maintenance practices, and ability to recognize a hazardous or dangerous situation and take appropriate action is required. Ability to operate under high stress situations and during exigent circumstance is required.
Must have valid Nigerian Class E driver’s license and ability to communicate clearly
on the phone or by radio when necessary.
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**
Importation 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 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
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.
Salary OR – Ordinarily Resident (OR) – N3,213,591 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-03 In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan. NOR – AEFM/EFM – US$22,502 Starting basic salary p.a. Grade: FP-BB.
Applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:Submit Application to: HRNigeria@state.gov Click here to download the Position Descriptions (PDF) Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB) Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB) Note:
Apply via :
HRNigeria@state.gov
