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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.
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We are recruiting to fill the position of:
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Job Title: Investigator
Announcement Number: Lagos-2020-054RA
Location: Lagos
Series/Grade: LE – 0705 10
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE – 10
Overview
- Hiring Path: Open to the public
- Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background
Investigation - Appointment Type: Permanent
- Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful
completion of probationary period - Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand
the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you
apply. - Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a
reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency
authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy
may end. - Supervisory Position: No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No 25% or less
- Travel Required: Job holder routinely travels to CDC project
sites and facilities to monitor prevention activities. 25-30% of
time will be spent on local and international travel for site
visits, workshops, trainings, conferences etc.
Duties
- Under the supervision of the DEA Attaché, the position will
serve as an additional investigator to DEA investigators. The
incumbent will serve as a liaison with all levels of authorities in
the Government of Nigeria, other law enforcement and prosecuting
authorities; as well as other DEA domestic and foreign
offices.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of professional
experience in the fields of investigation, criminal justice,
forensics, social sciences or humanities is required. - Job Knowledge: Expertise in all of the following: Nigerian
government documentation/procedures, criminal law/procedure code,
Narcotic investigation, methods of obtaining evidence within
Nigerian Law is required.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in the fields of Law, Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice, Forensics, Social Sciences or Humanities is
required.
Evaluations:
- These may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency
in the language listed. - Language: Advanced level in speaking/writing/reading
English is required. Advanced level in Speaking any of the three
major languages is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to develop/maintain and liaise with law enforcement and
political contacts; be able to execute initiatives and
investigative duties, report writing is required. Interpersonal
skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Basic math
skills is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license
Equal Employment Opportunity (Eeo):
- The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and
equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass
medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs),
and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in
Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include
health, separation, and other benefits. - For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources
Office. - The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer
letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
Hiring Preference Selection Process:
- 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 and CS with reemployment rights **
Important
- Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214
(“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”),
equivalent documentation, or certification. - A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces
that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or
released from active duty service in the armed forces under
honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is
submitted by the applicant. - The certification letter should be on letterhead of the
appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the
military service dates including the expected discharge or release
date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable
documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be
given. - This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service
employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their
agency or bureau. - For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH,
etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit
the following link.[1]
Salary
- NGN12,772,559 annually.
- USD $53,596 Annually
Application Closing Date
11th March, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
online[2]
Important Notice
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust
clearance. - To apply for this position click the “Submit Application”
button. For more information on how to apply visit the
Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
- In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the
requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of
educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.
If you fail to provide requested information, or the information
you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not
be considered for this position. - Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
- Degree (not transcript)
- NYSC Certificate
For EFMs, in addition to the above:
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Certificate or License
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other
supporting documentation (if applicable) - SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
- Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test,
or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via
email. - For further information – the complete position description
listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required
qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human
Resources Office. - Thank you for your application and your interest in working at
the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria. - For More Info: HR Section
09-461-4000 HRNigeria@state.gov
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.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Investigator
Announcement Number: Lagos-2020-054RA
Location: Lagos
Series/Grade: LE – 0705 10
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE – 10
Overview
- Hiring Path: Open to the public
- Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background
Investigation - Appointment Type: Permanent
- Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful
completion of probationary period - Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand
the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you
apply. - Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a
reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency
authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy
may end. - Supervisory Position: No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No 25% or less
- Travel Required: Job holder routinely travels to CDC project
sites and facilities to monitor prevention activities. 25-30% of
time will be spent on local and international travel for site
visits, workshops, trainings, conferences etc.
Duties
- Under the supervision of the DEA Attaché, the position will
serve as an additional investigator to DEA investigators. The
incumbent will serve as a liaison with all levels of authorities in
the Government of Nigeria, other law enforcement and prosecuting
authorities; as well as other DEA domestic and foreign
offices.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of professional
experience in the fields of investigation, criminal justice,
forensics, social sciences or humanities is required. - Job Knowledge: Expertise in all of the following: Nigerian
government documentation/procedures, criminal law/procedure code,
Narcotic investigation, methods of obtaining evidence within
Nigerian Law is required.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in the fields of Law, Law Enforcement,
Criminal Justice, Forensics, Social Sciences or Humanities is
required.
Evaluations:
- These may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency
in the language listed. - Language: Advanced level in speaking/writing/reading
English is required. Advanced level in Speaking any of the three
major languages is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to develop/maintain and liaise with law enforcement and
political contacts; be able to execute initiatives and
investigative duties, report writing is required. Interpersonal
skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Basic math
skills is required. Must possess a valid driver’s license
Equal Employment Opportunity (Eeo):
- The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and
equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass
medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs),
and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in
Lagos, Nigeria may receive a compensation package that may include
health, separation, and other benefits. - For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources
Office. - The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer
letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
Hiring Preference Selection Process:
- 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 and CS with reemployment rights **
Important
- Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214
(“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”),
equivalent documentation, or certification. - A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces
that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or
released from active duty service in the armed forces under
honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is
submitted by the applicant. - The certification letter should be on letterhead of the
appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the
military service dates including the expected discharge or release
date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable
documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be
given. - This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service
employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their
agency or bureau. - For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH,
etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit
the following link.[1]
Salary
- NGN12,772,559 annually.
- USD $53,596 Annually
Application Closing Date
11th March, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online[2]
Important Notice
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust
clearance. - To apply for this position click the “Submit Application”
button. For more information on how to apply visit the
Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
- In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the
requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of
educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.
If you fail to provide requested information, or the information
you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not
be considered for this position. - Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
- Degree (not transcript)
- NYSC Certificate
For EFMs, in addition to the above:
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Certificate or License
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other
supporting documentation (if applicable) - SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
- Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test,
or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via
email. - For further information – the complete position description
listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required
qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human
Resources Office. - Thank you for your application and your interest in working at
the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria. - For More Info: HR Section
09-461-4000 HRNigeria@state.gov