Jobs at the US Embassy: Procurement Agent; Mechanical Engineer

The Human Resources Office of the US Embassy is responsible for providing a full range of personnel services for American and Locally Employed Staff (LES) members. The HRO is responsible for implementing HR policies and procedures for the American diplomatic Mission Nigeria. The HRO provides guidance on all HR related programs. Listed below are current job opportunities at the United States Embassy in Nigeria. Procurement Specialist PSA-7*; FP-7* Position is responsible for the procurement of a variety of commodities that are primarily technical in nature for the US Consulate General, Lagos and occassionally for the US Embassy Abuja. Technical parts include automotive parts, office machines and equipment, office furniture and residential and office appliances from the local market and offshore vendores. Also, procures "off the shelf" items and contracts for carious services which are of a "one time only" nature. Mechanical Engineer FSN-10*; FP-05* The incumbent serves as the Senior Mechanical Engineer providing professional engineering services through planning, design, estimating and technical review of construction/renovation projects for the US Embassy in Abuja Nigeria. He or she will be responsible for the preparations of specifications, drawings, list of materials andconstruction cost estimates. Although a team of other engineers manages the nonroutine, unusual or unprecedented, moderate complex maintenance operations for US Government owned buildings, equipment, facilities and associated grounds, incumbent will be the lead technical authority to the FM and Post Management for mechanical engineering-related services. these include fire suppression system, 215 ons of chilled water system, blowers ranging form 5 to 75 HP in size. Performs other related duties when required. Deadline is February 10, 2009. Click here for more details.