This page provides some basic information about how USAID/Nigeria conducts business in Nigeria, including employment, procurement processes, and the sale of used equipment. If after consulting this page you have additional unanswered questions, please feel free to contact USAID/Nigeria directly for more information (USAID/Nigeria Contact).

Employment with USAID in Nigeria
USAID/Nigeria is firmly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and fair employment practices, both of which are integral parts of the Mission’s recruitment and employment policies. When filling a vacancy, the Mission attempts to recruit candidates who are not only qualified for a given position, but who also have the potential to expand their skills and knowledge while working at USAID/Nigeria. When there is a vacancy, USAID/Nigeria recruits either locally or internationally, depending on the type of position, by placing a job announcement in publications with wide distribution. The announcement includes a description of the position, the qualifications required, the procedure for applying, and other pertinent information. What follows in this section is general information about the types of employment opportunities available at USAID/Nigeria and how to find out about specific vacancies.

Foreign Service National (FSN): Many of the vacancies at USAID/Nigeria are filled by Nigerian citizens recruited from within Nigeria. Unless otherwise specified, these positions are reserved for Nigerian citizens. FSN vacancies are advertised locally in national newspapers (This Day, The Guardian, Punch). To apply for a position, please follow instructions as described within the vacancy announcement. Employment information for Nigerian citizens is also available from the Personnel division of the Executive Office at USAID/Nigeria (USAID/Nigeria Contact).

Currently advertised FSN positions include:

   Senior ART Advisor

United States Personal Service Contractors (USPSC): USAID/Nigeria regularly recruits U.S. citizens for employment at the mission. Many of these vacancies are for over-seas hires (U.S. citizens recruited from outside of Nigeria). For information on over-seas USPSC employment opportunities visit USAID’s PSC employment opportunities webpage. USAID/Nigeria also recruits for a limited number of local-hire USPSC vacancies (positions to be filled by U.S. citizens currently resident in Nigeria). Local-hire USPSC vacancies are advertised locally in national newspapers (This Day, The Guardian, Punch). To apply for a position, please follow instructions as described within vacancy announcement. Employment information for U.S. citizens resident in Nigeria is also available from the Personnel division of the Executive Office at USAID/Nigeria (USAID/Nigeria Contact).

Other employment opportunities: For U.S. citizens who are interested in general employment information with USAID, current vacancy postings or information on the USAID Fellows Programs, please visit the USAID Employment webpage (USAID Employment Page )

Procurement by USAID/Nigeria
USAID/Nigeria’s procurement policies are in accordance with USAID and U.S. government procurement regulations. General information about how USAID procures services and goods is described below. More detailed information about the regulations governing the Mission’s procurement activities can be found at the following links:

USAID’s Automated Directives System
Federal Acquisitions Regulations
Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directive

Contracts and Grants for Program Implementation:
Most of USAID/Nigeria’s development activities are implemented through contracts and grants to a variety of non-governmental organizations, corporations, and academic institutions. Contracts are used by USAID/Nigeria to generally hire U.S. institutions and organizations to provide specific goods and services that the Mission has identified as necessary to accomplish its development objectives. Grants are used to enter into a partnership with institutions or organizations to support activities, either in whole or in part, that are consistent with the Mission’s objectives in Nigeria. In many cases, these U.S. organizations conduct their work in partnership and collaboration with Nigerian organizations. All organizations receiving contract or grant awards must meet minimum financial and management accountability standards established by the U.S. government (please consult all of section 303.5.9 of USAID's Automated Directives System for further information on this topic).

As a rule, USAID/Nigeria’s contracts and grants are awarded through an open competition of proposals initiated by a solicitation advertised by the Mission. Visit USAID's Procurement webpage for a listing of the current Annual Program Statements and Solicitations advertised by USAID/Nigeria and other USAID missions and departments.

Unsolicited Proposals
While unsolicited applications can be received and reviewed for funding, potential applicants should be aware that only in highly exceptional cases will applications be considered for funding on a non-competitive basis. In order to be considered, the proposal must be fully supportive of USAID's development objectives in Nigeria, it must address a development issue through a new and innovative approach, and it must demonstrate a unique capacity on the part of the applicant to carry out proposed activities. Please consult USAID's guide to unsolicited proposals for additional information.

Procurement of Other Services and Goods:
USAID/Nigeria procures services, supplies, and equipment needed to support office operations. Some examples include computers, vehicles, office furniture, household furniture and expendable supplies. These products are purchased from local and American firms which are requested to submit quotes. For additional information, please contact the Executive Office at USAID/Nigeria (USAID/Nigeria Contact).

Contracts and Grants for Program Implementation:
Most of USAID/Nigeria’s development activities are implemented through contracts and grants to a variety of non-governmental organizations, corporations, and academic institutions. Contracts are used by USAID/Nigeria to generally hire U.S. institutions and organizations to provide specific goods and services that the Mission has identified as necessary to accomplish its development objectives. Grants are used to enter into a partnership with institutions or organizations to support activities, either in whole or in part, that are consistent with the Mission’s objectives in Nigeria. In many cases, these U.S. organizations conduct their work in partnership and collaboration with Nigerian organizations. All organizations receiving contract or grant awards must meet minimum financial and management accountability standards established by the U.S. government (please consult all of section 303.5.9 of USAID's Automated Directives System for further information on this topic).

Auctions
USAID/Nigeria periodically sells used goods, including office equipment and household furnishing, which are no longer needed by the Mission. The auctions are conducted using sealed bids, and are advertised in the local press. For additional information, please contact the Executive Office at USAID/Nigeria (USAID/Nigeria Contact).