Vacancy Announcement
Ref: N74001
Subject: PUBLICATION, ARTS & GRAPHIC ASSISTANT
(FULL PERFORMANCE)
Location: ABUJA – PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION (PAS)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Publication, Arts & Graphic Assistant -FSN-09
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N5,711,000.00 p.a.
(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-09
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$50,883
EFM/MOH – US$43,812 (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-05/1
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 CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE
ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO POST.
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.
1. Completion of a university degree in mass communication, business administration,
publishing or graphic design is required.
2. A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in designing,
planning and executing the publishing of media, artwork, exhibits and other visual
mediums, digital photography & editing is required.
3. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Language
proficiency will be tested.
4. Working knowledge of the Nigerian media and of the political, economic, and social
structures of the country and understanding of U.S. foreign policy and other concerns
are required.
5. Thorough knowledge of design, layout and display methods and techniques is required.
6. Expert knowledge of graphic design and/or video editing programs with proficiency in
Microsoft Office Suite and Internet skills.
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
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in
determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application
will not be considered:
1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or
curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-
214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned)
that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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
POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261
