Electrician

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

 U.S. Mission                                     Niamey, Niger
Announcement Number:                 Niamey -2023-027
Position Title:                                   Electrician
Opening Period:                               January 8, 2024– February 07, 2024
Series/Grade:                                    LE 1210 FSN-04
Salary:                                                FCFA 6,204,642 - FCFA 6,204,642 (Annual Basic Salary)

For More Info:                                   Human Resources Office: 20722661 ext. 28377

E-mail Address:                                  HRONiamey@state.gov

Who May Apply:                               All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Duration Appointment:   Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week).

DUTIES:  Conduct electrical projects as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or the Facilities Maintenance Manager (FMM) on United States Government (USG) controlled properties in Niamey, Niger.  Train assigned apprentices. Perform all journeyman electrical related work using proper tools, materials and procedures as directed by the corresponding maintenance supervisor or the FMM.  Install, repair, and wire various types of electric equipment as needed for projects assigned.  Read drawings, sketches and blueprints as required for each project. Inventory supplies and assist with ordering and purchasing of tools and material as required. Clean shop and work area, maintain and make repairs to tools as required.  Make routine checks for fire and safety hazards and report all discrepancies to the appropriate authority.     

EDUCATION: Completion of elementary school is required.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of journeyman electrician experience required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of various electrical systems and equipment is required.

LANGUAGE: Level 2 (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing French and local language (Hausa and/or Zarma) is required; Level 1 (Rudimentary knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.

How to Apply: Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered:

lGo to US Embassy Website at: https://ne.usembassy.gov/jobs/

lClick on ERA Site, choose Announcement Number Niamey-2023-027 Electrician and follow the instructions.

lUpload any and all additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g., cover letter, college or university degree(s), elementary or high school (secondary) diplomas, work certificates, work permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system.