Business Development Specialist at U.S. Consulate (Lagos)
The U.S.
Consulate in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for
the position in the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).
Job Title: Business
Development Specialist
Position Grade: FSN-10/FP-05
Step 05
Location: Lagos
Work Hours: Full-time; 40
hours/week
Basic Function
· Incumbent will
serve as the principal liaison to the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
(www.ustda.gov) and
coordinate closely with USTDA on the management and development of its on-going
and prospective program activities in Nigeria.
· The incumbent
will provide advice and analysis to the USTDA Regional Director for Sub-Saharan
Africa and Country Manager for West Africa related to the identification,
evaluation and tracking of USTDA's foreign assistance activities in Nigeria,
across highly diverse and complex sectors such as energy, information
technology, transportation, and the environment.
· The incumbent
will work with Nigerian companies, U.S. companies present in Nigeria,
sub-regional and national development banks, commercial finance institutions
and with Nigerian government officials to develop new USTDA funding
opportunities in Nigeria and to evaluate ongoing or completed activities in
Nigeria.
· The incumbent
will handle the local marketing efforts for USTDA, prepare sectorial analyses,
and report bi-weekly on local managerial and budgetary matters in coordination
with the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, and both the U.S. Consulate and U.S. Commercial
Service in Lagos.
Position
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.
· A University
degree in International Business, Economics, Business Administration, Law,
Political Science, Marketing, Finance, or Foreign Trade is required.
· Minimum of five
(5) years of progressively responsible experience in international economics,
marketing, finance, trade or investment promotion, or banking is required.
· Level IV (fluent)
Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language proficiency will be
tested.
· Specialized
knowledge of and experience with Nigerian business practices, government
operations, economic development needs, laws, policies, and major
infrastructure and industrial activities, including development and financing
of such projects is required.
· Ability to
interact with a network of high-level contacts providing creative solutions to
problem solving; to exercise a high degree of autonomy in daily work
activities, including prioritization of work projects, outreach to high level
public and private sector contacts; to be innovative and analytical in judgment
is required.
· Proficiency in
the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software programs is
required.
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
· Management will
consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in
determining successful candidacy.
· Current employees
serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
· 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.
· 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.
· 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.
Salary
Or - Ordinarily
Resident - N6,446,680.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-10
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$57,270 EFM/MOH - US$49,311 (Starting Salary)
p.a. Position Grade: FP-05/5
Application
deadline
28th May, 2015
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,
Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference
must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates,
awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements
of the position as listed above.
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
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
Or submit to: HRNigeria@state.gov
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 C.O.M Authority does have to be
officially assigned to post.
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