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Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Architect position in the Facility Management Section. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

Under the supervision of the Deputy Facility Manager, the Architect is the technical lead for the Facility Management (FM) section. Working with a team of skilled tradespersons, they are responsible for maintaining the Embassy building systems, including component assemblies and finishes, both interior and exterior.

Oversees the design and project management of sustainment, modernization, repairs, building improvements, alterations, extensions, or restoration projects; reviews Statements of Work (SOW) and building documents to ensure designs are code compliant, functional and within budgetary restraints; acts as Contract Officer’s Representative (COR), Government Technical Monitor (GTM) or the equivalent on post facility contracts; implements all safety regulations on post facilities and residential properties.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent, in Architecture or Architectural Engineering or similar architecture degree is required. The degree curriculum must: (1) be in a school of architecture with at least one curriculum accredited or equivalent by the National Architecture Accreditation Board (NAAB) or Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), or equivalent host-country architecture or engineering board, as a professional architecture curriculum.

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working as a project architect at a major resort, hospital, office complex, large university/school system, or similar building complex managing a preventative maintenance program that uses a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance requests and their expenses is required. One year of Supervisory experience is required. 
• The job holder must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility including developing scopes of work, construction documents (plans and specifications) and cost estimates for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls, and equipment replacement schedules.

Job Knowledge:

• Must know principles of developing planning specific objectives, milestones, and phases for simple to complex projects, and makes needed innovations and modifications. Must have the ability to guide and evaluate Architectural/Engineering (A/E) contractor and construction efforts and assesses technical and project progress in relation to the established schedule and resources allotted.
• Must have knowledge of various types of local construction contractors and supply stores that can provide materials and/or service support. Must have detailed technical knowledge to lead a multi-disciplinary team performing Facility Condition Assessment inspections.
• Must have knowledge in design and construction practices with U.S. building codes and specifications; thorough professional knowledge in architectural design calculations and criteria; preparation of construction drawings and specifications. Must be able to prepare Statements of Work (SOW), cost estimates, and draft and design computer aided designs in AutoCAD.

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Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Economic Specialist position in the Economic section. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

The incumbent is the Senior Locally Employed Staff of the Economic Affairs Section. The position conducts economic analysis, builds and maintains contacts with economic leaders in the public and private sector, writes analytical cables, prepares economic reports, supports USG visitors, sets up meetings for Executive and Economic Section staff and coordinates the activities of the economic LE Staff.

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in economics, business or related field is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, including private and/or public sector economic analysis is required

Job Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of Nigeria’s political and economic structure, both formal and informal is required. Advanced knowledge and use of economic concepts and methods, particularly macroeconomics is required. Must be familiar with both the USG and GoN structure and methods of good governance.
• Must be knowledgeable on regional (ECOWAS) issues as well including macroeconomic and budgetary issues, banking, finance, investment climate, and anti-money laundering/counter terrorism financing and some agriculture, energy, industry, and infrastructure

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Summary:

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Senior Information Management Specialist position in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention office. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

The CDC Nigeria Senior Information Management Specialist is the information technology (IT) Team Lead and has responsibility for day-to-day IT service management at the CDC Office in Nigeria. In this capacity, the incumbent manages and coordinates all information and communications technology (ICT) related matters including cloud systems, data storage, wireless communications, mobile technology, telephony, video conferencing, IT security, and computer hardware and software, ensuring that all ICT systems and services necessary for the country program office are always operational.

Job holder reviews core infrastructure performance optimal efficiently, ensures effective support services by service contractors and assists in the formulation of IT operating budgets. This position provides instructional training to all CDC Nigeria staff on the proper use and security of IT equipment, and advanced instruction to CDC and external partner staff on office productivity software and public health software programs.

Incumbent serves as the liaison between CDC Nigeria and counterparts from the CDC HQ IT Services Organization. This position reports to the USDH Associate Director for Partner Management & IT, supervises two IT Assistants and provides IT support and customer service for over 100 CDC Nigeria employees.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Information Technology, or host country equivalent is required.

Experience:

The job holder must possess a minimum of five (5) years' experience in a mid to senior role with Windows operating systems and platforms, with installation, management and optimal usage and configuration of hardware and software and with managing and maintaining a LAN is required. Of these 5 years, incumbent must have at least 2 years' experience with Cisco network switches and routers.