Ministry of Foreign Affairs Recruitment 2023/2024 Application Update

This is to notify you about the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Recruitment 2021: This is comprehensive and detailed information on how to apply for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs jobs in Nigeria. Details such as application skills, requirements, qualification,s and other important information. Read through carefully.

Moreover, the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is by this notice, inviting suitably qualified Nigerians, for recruitment as Volunteers into the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Scheme.

IMPORTANT! Currently, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Recruitment Application Form is not yet out online, DISREGARD any form of advert you come across. This page will be updated immediately the form is out.

The Technical Aid Corps Volunteer Programme

Experienced Nigerian professionals and experts are recruited to serve under the TAC Scheme as “Volunteers” for a period of two years.

Hence, the professionals must be holders of university degrees or their equivalent with a minimum of three years post qualification experience. Volunteers are recruited strictly on the basis of specific requests from the ACP Countries.

The Scheme is however intended for Nigerian professionals willing to serve abroad alone without their families.

The Directorate of Technical Aid Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is by this notice, inviting qualified Nigerians, for recruitment as Volunteers into the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Scheme.

Prospective volunteers would be required to render lecturing, research and medical services in various Institutes under the African Union Commission – Pan African University, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) – West African Health Organization, the Republic of Burundi, Republic of Liberia and the Republic of Uganda.

Therefore applications are invited from qualified candidates for the position below into the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps Scheme:

Job Title: Researcher

Location: African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP)
Job Type: Volunteer
Department: Basic Sciences

Scheme Overview

• The Scheme is an important tool of Nigerian Foreign Policy, designed to foster South-South Cooperation by way of providing human resource assistance in specific areas of interest on request from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Countries

Requirements

• Candidates should possess PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Biological Sciences

Application Closing Date
19th April, 2021.

How to Apply for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Recruitment

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications to: [email protected]
Or
Submit and address Hard copies of all their Applications by Post to the:
Director (Programmes)
Directorate of Technical Aid Corps,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
No.35 Alex Ekwueme Way,
Jabi District, P.M.B 102,
Garki Main Post Office – Abuja.

Applications submitted should contain the following details:

• Curriculum Vitae;
• Photocopies of all relevant certificates; All foreign certificates should be authenticated by the Federal Ministry of Education
• Photocopy of NYSC discharge certificate / Exemption certificate.

Note

• Individuals who have served before under the TAC scheme are not eligible and therefore need not apply
• Note that this is a tac scheme and volunteers can be posted to any African, Caribbean or Pacific Country where their expertise is required
• Submission of the application is free.

Responsibilities of the Federal Government to the Volunteers

• The Nigerian government is responsible for the following:
• – Payment of onshore and offshore allowances to the Volunteers.
• – Payment of resettlement allowance.
• – Provision of return passages to Volunteers. Volunteers are however not entitled to baggage allowance.
• – Limited fringe benefits such as leave grants.
• – In the event of the death of a nuclear family member such as Parents, Spouse or of-spring of a Volunteer, the Government shall be responsible for the passage of the Volunteer from his or her post to Nigeria and back, strictly subject to the prior approval of the Directorate. In line with the practice of the Directorate, it shall as of necessity be represented as the funeral of the deceased.

Responsibility of Recipient Country to Volunteers

• – Provision of reasonably furnished accommodation.
• – Payment of utilities such as water, electricity and gas.
• – Provision of free medical services.
• – Provision of transportation where applicable.
• – The recipient country shall freely deploy each volunteer to any part of the country at his own expense. It is pertinent to note that the internal deployment of volunteers is the sole responsibility of host State.
• – The recipient country shall grant the volunteer exemption for payment of local income tax. It shall accord to the volunteers “First arrived privileges” which grants exemption from all taxes imposed by raising of importance of personal effect used of Volunteer with (12) twelve months of their arrival or as it is applicable in a particular country. personal effects may be defined as household goods and articles such as a motor vehicle, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and other electronic gadgets that must accompany the volunteers or be imported within twelve (12) months of arrival in their respective recipient countries.
  – Local sales of such items shall, however, be made only with the former consent of the appropriate host authority and shall be liable to import duties, if sold to a person not entitled to similar privilege.

Note: Candidates who had previously undergone orientation exercise and who possess the above qualifications are still eligible and therefore need not apply.

For more information, visit http://www.dtac.gov.ng/DTAC/dtac/volunteers.

General Eligibility Criteria for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Recruitment 2021

To be eligible for these jobs, the applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Possession of B.Sc, HND, NCE, OND in relation to the applied position from a recognized institution.
2. Any added certificate either postgraduate or professional certification will be of advantage.
3. NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
4. Applicants must not be above 35 years old.
5. West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) with Credits in not less than three (3) subjects including English and at least passes in two (2) other subjects; or
6. Candidates must have National Examination Council (NECO)/General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level with passes in four (4) subjects obtained at one sitting or five (5) subjects obtained at two sittings including the English Language.)
7. National Diploma (ND) obtained from a recognized institution. National Certificate of Education (NCE) from a recognized institution; or General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) in two (2) subjects obtained at one sitting or three (3) subjects obtained at two sittings.
8. Must be computer literate.

Shortlisted Applicant Update

If you’ve been shortlisted, then you’ve got your foot in the door. And it’s time for you to shine at the final stage – the interview.

However, it could be a telephonic, Skype, or a face-to-face interview. And this is depending on the employer. When shortlisted:

1. Endeavor to get information about the company.
2. Also, ensure you have a clear vision. Try to figure out why you want the specific position. And how you would be a good fit. Also, go through your application.
3. Additionally, be interactive. It’s an interview, not an interrogation. There is much more to you than your resume.
4. The practice goes a long way. Thus, take mock interviews with your friends or practice speaking before a mirror.
5. It’s rare, but sometimes you do get an offer letter directly based on your application. You start planning the celebration, but remember some points before you go into that party mode: Get it in writing.
6. Also, go over the written offer in detail. And make sure all important details are mentioned and ask questions if you don’t understand anything. Such as work profile, start date, duration, and stipend, etc.
7. Send a thank-you letter to the employer, once you accept the offer.
8. Also, follow up with an e-mail confirming your start date and expressing your enthusiasm for your new role.

From the above, it is important you note that we are not partnering with these companies. We are only making this information available so as help you get that your dream job. As such, as you apply, ensure to do more research about the company. GOOD LUCK.

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