DUTIES 2.1 Administrative Officer Grade II, Grade Level 08 2.1.1 Performing the following duties under supervision 2.1.1.1 Collecting and interpreting data for use by senior officers 2.1.1.2 Making submissions and preparing draft letters on specific matters 2.1.1.3 Preparing minutes of meetings
2.2 Administrative Officer, Grade I, Grade Level 09 2.2.1 Performing Specialized functions in the fields of Trade, Investment, Economic Planning, Personnel Management etcetera. 2.2.2 Collating and assisting in analyzing data 2.2.3 Making submissions and preparing draft letters on specific matters.
2.3 Senior Administrative Officer, Grade Level 10 2.3.1 Initiating the preparation of draft memoranda and speeches 2.3.2. Supervising the work of a number of subordinate officers 2.3.3 Analyzing and applying data 2.3.4 Assisting in making reports
2.4 Principal Administrative Officer, Grade Level 12 2.4.1 Preparing annual estimates of revenue and expenditure 2.4.2 Performing personnel, financial and general administrative duties 2.4.3 Preparing statutory and periodic reports 2.4.4 Coordinating the activities of a number of junior officers
2.5 Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Grade Level 13 2.5.1 Taking responsibility for such duties as: 2.5.1.1 Personnel Management 2.5.1.2 Project Analysis 2.5.1.3 Investment Management 2.5.1.4 Financial Management 2.5.1.5 Management Services 2.5.2 Assisting in the administration of a Section 2.5.3 Assisting in the formulation, execution and review of policies 2.5.4 Assisting in training junior staff
2.6 Chief Administrative Officer, Grade Level 14 2.6.1 Taking charge of a Section 2.6.2 Taking charge of a specific subject/subjects 2.6.3 Supervising the training programmes of staff
2.7 Assistant Director, Grade Level 15 2.7.1 Taking charge of a Branch 2.7.2 Taking charge/coordinating activities in specific subject/subjects 2.7.3 Coordinating the training programme of staff 2.7.4 Assisting in the formulation, execution review of policies 2.7.5 Assisting in the general administration of the Department (States)
2.8 Deputy Director (Federal)/Director (State), Grade Level 16 2.8.1 Taking Charge of Division/Department (State) 2.8.2 Advising on general administrative matters (State) 2.8.3 Assisting in the general administration of the Department 2.8.4 Taking responsibility for administrative development planning
2.9 Director, Grade Level 17 2.9.1 Taking charge of the general administration of a Department 2.9.2 Advising on general administrative matters.
METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER CADRE
NOTE: All promotion and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service record.
3.1 Administrative Officer Grade II, Grade Level 08 3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a degree in any of the disciplines of Social Science or Humanities.
3.2 Administrative Officer I, Grade Level 09 3.2.1 By advancement of a suitable Administrative Officer Grade II who has passed the Compulsory Examination for Administrative Officers and Professionals. 3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.1 above plus at least three years’ post qualification cognate experience. 3.2.3 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Masters’ degree in any of the disciplines specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.1 above plus at least one year postqualification cognate experience.
3.3 Senior Administrative Officer I, Grade Level 10 3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Administrative Officer Grade I who has spent at least three years on the grade. 3.3.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.1 above plus at least six years’ post-qualification cognizance experience. 3.3.3 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Masters’ degree in any of the disciplines specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.1 above plus at least four years’ postqualification cognate experience. 3.3.4 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing a Doctorate degree in any of the disciplines specified in sub-paragraph 3.1.1 above, plus at least one year postqualification cognate experience.
3.4 Principal Administrative Officer, Grade Level 12 3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Administrative Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.5 Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Grade Level 13 3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Administrative Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade and attended a course in either Manpower Budgeting and Staff Inspection, Pension Administration, Management Consulting or Grading.
3.6 Chief Administrative Officer, Grade Level 14 3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief Administrative Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade and successfully completed a prescribed course.
3.7 Assistant Director, Grade Level 15 3.7.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Chief Administrative Officer who has spent at least three years on the grade.
3.8 Deputy Director (Federal) Director (States), Grade Level 16 3.8.1 By promotion of suitable Deputy Director who has spent at least four years on the grade.
3.9 Director Appointment to posts in Grade Level 12 and above 3.9.1 By promotion of suitable Deputy Director who has spent at least four years on the grade.
3.10 Director appointment to posts in Grade Level 12 and above 3.10.1 Direct appointments may also be made to posts in Grade Level 12 and above, but these would be preceded by specific advertisement at the instance of the user Ministry/Department. Promotion from such direct appointments to higher grades are subject to confirmation of appointment.
Reference: Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice.gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf
