U.S. Embassy Job in Abuja for an Opportunity Grant / Education Advising Technician

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position in the Public Affairs Section:


Job Title: Opportunity Grant / Education Advising Technician, FSN-07

Location: Abuja
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

Basic function of the Position
Position/Program Description:

• Under the supervision of the Abuja Cultural Affairs Officer and the Educational Advising Supervisor, the Opportunity Grant / Education Advising Technician provides all administrative support in handling Educational and Opportunity Grant programs for graduate and undergraduate students.
• The incumbent plans and facilitates outreaches to northern High Schools and Universities; handles email inquiries, draft responses to letters; facilitate education seminars and workshops; provide administrative support for Education U.S.A cohort advising programs like Competitive College Club, United States Achievers Program amongst others; provides effective follow up and works closely with advisors to enrich overall education advising program.

• University Degree in any of the Social Sciences, Education, or Business is required.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in administrative work, out of which one should be in educational establishment.
• A strong knowledge of Nigerian educational system with a basic understanding of
• U.S. educational system is required.
• Good oral and written communication, customer service skills are required.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications especially Excel and or
• Access packages and knowledge of social media are required.
• Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
• Level III (Good working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading of host country language is
• required. Language Proficiency will be tested.

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• 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.
• 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.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• 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.

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
• 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