The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.
We are recruiting to fill the position below
Job Title: Travel Coordinator – U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs)
Announcement Number: Lagos-2023-088
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Series/Grade: FP – 0910 8
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: FP-NA
Telework Eligible: No
Overview
- Hiring Path: Custom Announcement (not open to the public)
- Who May Apply / Clarification From the Agency:
- For USEFM – FP is 08. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
- Security Clearance Required: Secret/Confidential Clearance
- Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
- Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary
- The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
- Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Duties
- Incumbent will coordinate all USG official travel in the U.S. Consulate Lagos District and track all USG employee movements. Based on contact and open source reporting, the incumbent will make recommendations concerning travel to the RSO for his/her final approval. Incumbent will fill in as RSO OMS during staffing vacancies, performing basic administrative duties as required.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
- Experience: Two (2) years experience in an office environment is required. Work experience in a clerical position using Microsoft word, excel, access and outlook on a daily basis is required. Work experience must include frequent interaction with the public in person, writing (including email) and via telephone.
- Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities
Education Requirements:
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Job Knowledge:
- Must be familiar with request process, receiving travel advances and the voucher system.
- Must be familiar with safety and security aspects of air and land-borne travel.
- Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluations:
- This may be tested. Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:
- Fluency in Speaking/Reading and Writing English is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Must have the ability to independently process information relating to travel security and provide advice to the senior RSO.
- Must be tactful but effective in dealing with USG travelers and have management intelligence and ability to establish and maintain contacts with GoN, LE Staff and Americans.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
- The U.S. Mission 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.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Hiring Preference Order:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **.
Important
- Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.
- A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
- The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
- Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
- ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
- For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
Marketing Statement:
- We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
- Salary: USD36,195 Annually.
- Agency Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
- For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
- The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
- Hiring Preference Selection Process: 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.
Application Closing Date
30th August, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Instruction
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.
- To apply for this position, click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button at the top of the page. Click on the “Submit Application” button to complete your application process. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents
- To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
- Residency and/or Work Permit
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
- Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
- Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
- For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
- Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.