Body Guard at U.S. Embassy Nigeria - 2 Positions

The U.S. Consulate General is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the Bodyguard positions in the Regional Security Office in Abuja.

Job Title: Body Guard

Ref: A50328, A56051
Location: Abuja
Slot: 2

Basic Function of the Position

• The Bodyguards are responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of foreign policy.
• They are responsible for protecting Chief of Mission (COM) personnel and official visitors from physical harm and embarrassment.
• Perform defensive driving responsibilities in fully armored vehicles (FAVs) and non-armored vehicles.
• Officers must be familiar with Nigerian Driving laws, regulations and cultural norms, as well as all regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operations.

Position Requirements
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• Completion of Secondary School education is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of providing close protection services or protective driving
  services is required.
• Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required.
• Level III (Good working knowledge) of one other local language is required.
• Must be familiar with the Nigeria driving laws, local customs, cultural norms, as well as all regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operations.
• Must be able to create and modify Microsoft Office word and Excel documents.
• Must possess defensive driving skills; operate fully armored and non-armored vehicles with valid Nigeria driver's license.

Selection Process

• When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• 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.
• 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.

Remuneration
Salary: OR - Ordinary Resident - N2, 700, 504 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-06
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM - US$36,111.00,
EFM/MOH - US$30,991, (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-08

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2014

How To Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:

• 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 US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• 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

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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 COM Authority does have to be officially assigned to post.