American Embassy - Program Specialist

United States Mission Nigeria
Vacancy Announcement
No. 2012-051 Date: June 21, 2012 Ref: A96045

Subject: PROGRAM SPECIALIST, HIV SEXUAL TRANSMISSION PREVENTION
Location: ABUJA – CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Program Specialist, HIV Sexual Transmission Prevention,
FSN-10/FP-05
OPENING DATE: June 21, 2012
CLOSING DATE: July 05, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR-Ordinarily Resident: N4,069,778 per annum
(Starting basic Salary)
Position Grade: FSN-10
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in
accordance with the U.S. Mission Local Compensation Plan (LCP).
NOR-Not Ordinarily Resident: (AEFM) - US$56,323;
EFM/MOH – US$48,338 (Starting Salary) per annum.
Position Grade: FP-05/5
NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE
REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN
COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF
OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO
POST.
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the
Program Specialist, HIV Sexual Transmission Prevention (STP) position in the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) Nigeria office in Abuja.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent will provide project support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PEPFAR). He/she is expected to contribute to the development, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of programs aimed at HIV Sexual Transmission Prevention (HIV
STP) such as abstinence, mutual fidelity for couples, partner reduction, reduction of
alcohol/substance abuse, condom usage, the prevention of and treatment of sexually
transmitted diseases, and prevention programs for special populations (such as female sex
workers, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, etc). The incumbent will
also play a major role in the training of counselors, health care professionals and social
workers with respect to HIV STP programs. The incumbent insures collaboration among
PEPFAR partners involved in HIV STP programs and provides leadership in promoting use
of internationally recognized best practices and evidence-informed HIV STP
interventions/services among PEPFAR sponsored programs in Nigeria.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.
1. A Master’s degree in Medicine (MBBS or MD), Public Health, Nursing or a strongly
related discipline is required.
2. Minimum of five (5) years experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience
in sexually transmitted disease prevention or treatment programs, including program
planning, implementation and evaluation is required.
3. Professional training and extensive knowledge in HIV/AIDS counseling, testing,
practices and procedures; particularly in care and support of People Living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is required.
4. Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Writing in English is required.
5. Must have basic computer skills with proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans
receive preference. Therefore, candidates must specifically address the required
qualifications in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism or conflict of interest, budget, and residency status
in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident (OR) employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are
not eligible to apply.
4. 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.
5. Currently-employed Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) employees 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 in a position with a When
Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will
not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or
curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-
214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. 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.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
Or submit to HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261
DEFINITIONS
1. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a
preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
U.S. Citizen; and,
EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member
assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency who is under COM authority, or at an
office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
A. Resides at the sponsoring employee's or uniformed service member's post of assignment
abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
B. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized
under 3 Foreign Affairs Manual 3232.2.
2. EFM: An individual related to a U.S. Government employee in one of the following
ways:
Spouse;
Child, unmarried, and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, incapable of selfsupport.
The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted
children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such
children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and
when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian.
3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a direct-hire Foreign,
Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S. Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An
MOH is:
Not an EFM; and,
Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of
his/her household.
A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative,
or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of
family member. A MOH does not have to be a U.S. Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
Has a U.S. Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees receive compensation under a Civil Service (GS) or Foreign Service (FS)
salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or U.S. citizen who:
Is locally resident; and,
Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without U.S. Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including U.S.
citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: July 5, 2012
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria 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.
The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all
personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have
been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.
Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance
procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
An Equal Opportunity Employer