U.S. Embassy Jobs Vacancies

The
United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID), is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons to
fill the positions below:

Job
Title: Project
Management Specialist – (M&E)
Solitation No.: AID-620-S-00-18-00005-00
Location: Abuja
Employment Type:Contract
Duration: Five (5) years renewable

Basic
Function of the Position

The
Project Management Specialist for Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is
responsible for the M&E activities of the Health Population and
Nutrition (HPN) Office and supports the Senior Health Advisor in providing
technical leadership to the Government of Nigeria and others in working to
monitor and evaluate the impact of the HPN portfolio
S/he
provides technical advice to HPN staff and implementing partners (IPs) and
maintains M&E documentation in conjunction with the Program Office.
The
incumbent works under the supervision of the Senior Health Advisor, Health
Systems Strengthening (HSS) Team Lead, providing technical and program
expertise relating to routine and special monitoring of health programs.
The
incumbent supports the Senior Health Advisor in providing technical advice
on activities including national surveys, health management information
system (HMIS), knowledge management and implementation/operational
research to members of the HPN Office and to other USAID staff as needed.
The
work includes serving as Activity Manager for field support activities.
The
incumbent participates in the design of new projects and the evaluation of
ongoing projects, advising the Mission and other stakeholders, including
the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and donors, on best practices in
M&E and HMIS practices.
S/he
participates in relevant sector-wide technical working groups and supports
the integration of M&E interventions and knowledge management into
other areas of the Mission portfolio.

Major
Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Advice and Performance Management:

The
incumbent works with the HPN and Program Office M&E staff to
strengthen M&E and knowledge management activities, with special
emphasis on implementing best practices in Nigeria.
S/he
advises on the formulation of project-level performance management plans
to track milestones and report on selected standard performance
indicators, as well as custom indicators; ensures that appropriate data
collection procedures are used; performs data quality checks.
S/he
develops appropriate opportunities to integrate awareness of
internationally-recognized best practices in M&E across the HPN
portfolio, including increasing the awareness of the importance of
improved M&E on overall program success.
The
incumbent assists senior staff within the Mission in representing USAID to
implementing partners (IPs), NGOs, GoN agencies, and other national and
international groups and bodies, in order to develop effective M&E
strategies for health program/project activities that meet national and
international standards, and to achieve national and USAID goals. The
incumbent collaborates with HPN staff and IPs in the preparation and
presentation of M&E requirements according to USAID and international
standards.
The
incumbent assists in preparing scopes of work for assessments and
evaluations in collaboration with HPN staff, participates in contractor
selection, reviews evaluation reports, and coordinates the process of
providing written comments on draft reports to evaluators.
The
incumbent ensures that adequate resources are allocated in project and
activity designs to conduct robust monitoring and evaluation activities.
The
incumbent advises on, and oversees the warehousing and analysis of
monitoring and evaluation data.
Furthermore,
the incumbent serves as a member of the project design teams, providing
expert technical advice on developing monitoring and evaluation plans, log
frames, indicators, baselines, and targets.
In
collaboration with the AOR/COR/Activity Managers, the incumbent ensures
that M&E plans of the IPs contain a performance monitoring framework
with clear-cut goals, outcomes, outputs, inputs, processes, indicators,
data needs and sources, and reporting formats for effective monitoring and
evaluation.
The
incumbent assists with the preparation and analysis of performance data
for portfolio reviews to determine program progress by the IPs and the
Mission.
The
incumbent ensures that Agency/Mission/Congressional requirements are being
tracked.
The
incumbent ensures that implementing partners receiving malaria funding are
compliant with the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) regulations and
that those receiving family planning (FP) funding are compliant with U.S.
Government FP policies.

Project
Management:

The
incumbent serves as Activity Manager for agreements and contracts focusing
on M&E activities, including those supporting, program evaluations,
special studies, and HMIS strengthening at the national and sub-national
levels.
The
incumbent provides review and approval of work plans, budgets, performance
monitoring plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other key documents
for USAID-supported projects.
S/he
provides guidance on new program initiatives and drafts program documents
to secure funding and implement activities.
S/he
employs skills and expertise in financial and program management to
provide oversight and ensure that USAID-supported programs achieve
anticipated results; are linked to and enhance attainment of HPN
objectives, which are aligned with the Government of Nigeria priorities;
and are implemented within the framework of U.S. Government foreign
assistance policies.
S/he
conducts regular site visits to monitor progress of activities and provide
technical and programmatic recommendations.

Reporting
and Support:

The
incumbent is responsible for maintaining the HPN Performance Monitoring
Plan in conjunction with the Program Office. Participates in program
reviews, data calls, and presentations.
Assists
the HPN Office with preparation and analysis of performance data for
portfolio reviews to determine program progress.
The
incumbent will also mentor and support Program Managers, Program
Assistants and Administrative Assistants in M&E-related areas, and
backstops other Health Systems Strengthening Unit members.

Area
of Consideration

Nigerians
and all individuals eligible to work in Nigeria with a valid Work permit.

Physical
Demands:

The
work requested does not involve undue physical demands.

Minimum
Qualifications Required
Education:

Minimum
of Master’s Degree in Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E),
Epidemiology, Health Sciences or related Degree is required.

Prior
Work Experience:

A
minimum of five of progressively responsible professional experience
working in Monitoring and Evaluation, particularly in Public Health
operations.

Post
Entry Training:

Familiarization
training in USAID-specific procedures, regulations, and methods, and
orientation to working from a donor-Agency perspective, etc., will be
provided.
On-the-job
training will be provided relating to USAID and USAID M&E policies,
procedures, and regulations; the Automated Directives Systems (ADS);
Mission Orders; and, planning and reporting databases.
Formal
COR/AOR certification courses, training to maintain professional
capability in the field, and other courses offered for professional USAID
staff will be provided as appropriate.
Courses,
seminars, conferences, and other activities in fields related to the
position, and needed to maintain and update professional qualifications,
will be provided as they become available, subject to availability of
funds.

Language
Proficiency:

Level
IV (fluent) English oral and writing ability is required.
Good
working knowledge of one or more local languages is highly desired.

Job
Knowledge:

Knowledge
of M&E for health systems and public health programs (family planning,
malaria, maternal and child health, nutrition, and health systems
strengthening) in Nigeria is required, including technical, social, and
cultural aspects. State-of-the art, specialized knowledge of the public
health aspects of managing M&E programs, and evidence-based practices
and policies (for M&E management in particular) are required.
A
demonstrated knowledge of the concepts, principles, techniques, and
practices of GoN policies and programs in the sector is required.
A
thorough knowledge of the Nigerian economic, political, social, and
cultural characteristics, and the history of development assistance, in
particular as it relates to health in Nigeria, including current trends
and directions, is desired.

Skills
and Abilities:

Must
be able to work effectively with mid- and senior-level public and
private-sector officials from the GoN and IPs. Must be able to work
effectively in a team environment, and coordinate well with others. Must
be able to develop effective and collaborative manager-to-manager
relationships with IPs.
The
work requires excellent writing and computer skills in order to develop
presentations, reports, etc. Diplomacy, tact, cultural sensitivity, and
Team participation are required, in order to establish and maintain
effective working relationships within USAID/Nigeria, and with the
Nigerian public and private sectors.
Excellent
organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and stay organized in
a complex, frequently changing environment is a requirement. Demonstrated
advanced analytical skills and problem solving, as well as the ability to
effectively manage stress and conflict, is required.

Evaluation
and Selection Factors

Applications
will be required to have the minimum qualifications expressed above
Qualified
applicants possessing skills above the minimum requirements will be
assessed based on the following factors:

Education
(10 points)
Work
Experience (20 points)
Knowledge
(30 points)
Language
Proficiency (10 points)
Skills
and abilities (30 points)

Per
this scoring rubric, Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are
the most important factors. Applications will initially be screened for
conformity with minimum requirements and a short list of applicants
developed.
USAID
reserves the right to interview only the highest ranked applicants in
person or by phone OR not to interview any candidate.
After
the closing date for receipt of applications, a committee will be convened
to review applications and evaluate them in accordance with the evaluation
criteria. Applications from candidates which do not meet the required
selection criteria will not be scored.
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No response will be sent to
unsuccessful applicants.
As
part of the selection process, finalist candidates may be interviewed
either in person or by telephone at USAID’s discretion. Reference checks
will be made only for applicants considered as finalists.
If
an applicant does not wish USAID to contact a current employer for a
reference check, this should be stated in the applicant’s cover letter,
and USAID will delay such reference check pending communication with the
applicant.
Only
finalists will be contacted by USAID with respect to their applications.

Market
Value

N9,304,635.00
equivalent to FSN-10 In accordance with AIDAR Appendix J and the Local
Compensation Plan of United States Mission, Nigeria (Effective September
04, 2016).
Final
compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value.

Benefits/Allowances
As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the
following benefits and allowances:
Benefits:

Health
Insurance
Annual
Salary Increase (if applicable)
Annual
and Sick leave
Annual
Bonus

Allowances
(as applicable):

Transportation
Allowance
Meal
Allowance
Miscellaneous
Allowance
Housing
Allowance

Job
Title: Travel
Coordinator
Ref: A52059
Location: Abuja – General Services Office (GSO)
Open to: All Interested Candidates
Work Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours/week

Basic
Function of Position

Incumbent
is the point of contact (POC) for all Travel related services. This
includes, but is not limited to: being responsible for the reservation,
confirmation, amendment and guarantee of all hotel requests; responds to
e-mails, telephone calls and receives customers to the Travel Section;
filing and tracking of documents and the preparation of Travel
Authorizations and Diplomatic Notes.

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 is required.
Minimum
of three (3) years’ experience as a Secretarial or Administrative
Assistant in an office, publishing or record keeping environment is
required.
Level
III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is
required. Language proficiency will be tested.
Good
working knowledge of Nigerian and international travel policies and
regulations is required
Proficient
in Microsoft Office is required.
Ability
to type 30 words per minute is required.

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**

Important
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) – N3,591,291 p.a.
(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-06 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 – US$37,698 p.a EFM/MOH –
US$31,931 (Full-Time Starting Salary) p.a.Position Grade: FP-8*

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;
Any
additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements
listed above (e.g.transcripts, degrees, NYSC certificate/exemption etc.)
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: Abujahr@usaid.gov

Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF1.78 MB)

Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)

Note: To ensure
consideration of offers for the intended position, Offerors must prominently
reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission.

Application
Deadline 10th
January, 2018.