Information Assistant at the U.S. Embassy

U.S. Mission is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Information Assistant – All Interested Candidates (Broadcast)

Announcement Number: Abuja-2022-088RA
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE – 6105 8
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-8

 About U.S. Mission: 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.

Job Requirements

• University Degree in Mass Communications, Creative Arts (Graphic or Visual Arts), Information Technology, or Public Relations is required.
• NYSC Certificate or Exemption document is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a media outlet, think tank, university, NGO, international organization, foreign embassy, government office or corporation with responsibility for public relations, public affairs, journalism, communications, marketing, managing public relations, outreach events, press conferences, and other media interactions as significant parts of the job is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Nigerian media and of the political, economic, and social structure of the country, particularly of central and northern Nigeria is required.
• Familiarity with public diplomacy objectives, techniques, and programs is required.  

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Applicant MUST address language proficiency requirement to be considered.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use a computer with the Windows OS and a general knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the internet is required.
• Must be able to recognize pertinent press materials and possess excellent writing skills.  

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust 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.

 Application Closing Date
16th February, 2023.