US EMBASSY RECRUITS

No. 2011-029 Date: May 26, 2011 Ref: A52759 & A52977

Company: United States Mission Nigeria
Location: LAGOS – U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL
Job Title: Chauffeur, (TWO POSITIONS) FSN-03
Publish Date: May 27, 2011

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. www.nigeriabestjobs.com 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.
4. 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.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Incumbent serves as a Motor Pool Chauffeur. Operates assigned vehicles to deliver
passengers and freight to and from the Warehouse, Consulate, AMEmbassy Abuja,
commercial or residential locations throughout Nigeria and to Neighboring countries as
directedTo obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:

http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/about_the_us_mission.html

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below
with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
1. Completion of Secondary School is required.
2. Two to Three years previous experience as a professional chauffeur is required.
3. Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English and
any widely spoken local language is required.
4. Candidate must possess valid professional driver’s license (Nigerian class E).
5. Must have a good geographical knowledge of Lagos, other Nigeria cities and
Neighboring countries.

SALARY:

Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) –AEFM/EFM- US$24,156.00 p.a.
Grade: FP- AA
OR Ordinarily Resident (OR) –N1, 519, 326.00 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.
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE
REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified
candidates for the two Chauffeur positions in the General Services Office.



TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will
not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum
vitae that provides the same information as an 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.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Attention: Recruitment.
Human Resources Office Abuja
Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja
Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4280