USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communications Specialist 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: USAID Senior Development Outreach and Communications Specialist

Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-016
Location: Abuja
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series/Grade: LE – 0405 12
Promotion Potential: LE-12
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week

 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

• A Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, English, or a related field is required.

Evaluations:

• Applicants who clearly meet the minimum Education, Experience and basic eligibility requirement will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factors listed below. The highest-ranking applicants may be selected for an interview.

Evaluation Factors:

• Knowledge – 15 points
• Skills and Abilities – 10 points
• Language Skills – 5 points
• Interview Performance – 70 points

Total Possible Points: 100 points:

• Applications that do not meet the required minimum qualifications will not be scored. Candidates meeting the required qualifications for the position will be evaluated based on information presented in the application. USAID reserves the right to conduct interviews with the top ranked short-listed candidates. If the interview is conducted, the interview will be one of the determining factors in the final selection.
• Ability to demonstrate good interpersonal/customer service skills required.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instruction

• Eligible applicants are required to complete this on-line application process and submit any applicable required documents by 11:59 p.m. GMT on the closing date of this announcement. 
• Eligible Offerors are required to complete and submit the offer form AID 309-2. (Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals); AND a current resume that provides the same information as AID 309-2 form.
• Offeror submissions must clearly reference the Solicitation number on all offeror submitted documents.
• All documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g., certificates of education (degree), NYSC certificate/exemption etc.) MUST be attached to the application. Please note that all required documents must be received by the closing date online, and that we will determine your eligibility and qualifications based solely on the material received by the closing date. 
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised.
• Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – The Offeror will be required to show proof that the Offeror is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before the first date of onboarding, or submit an approved reasonable accommodation to the CO. If the contractor does not meet this requirement the contract may be terminated.

 Application Closing Date
17th February, 2023.