Recruitment at U.S. Mission to Nigeria

Job Title: Travel Coordinator

Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-020
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Travel Coordinator in the Regional Security Office.

Duties

• Incumbent will coordinate all USG official travel in the Abuja RSO territory and track all movements. Incumbent will inform customers of all travel related security recommendation and will submit travel requests to the RSO for final approval. Incumbent will stay up to date with current post travel policy. This position requires a non-sensitive clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a non-sensitive security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

Experience:

• Two years’ experience of progressively responsible administrative work is required.

Language:

• Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Must be familiar with safety and security aspects of airline travel, locations that the GON places under curfew and how to interact with Nigerian police officials and their stringent protocol of communication.

Skills And Abilities:

• Must be tactful but effective in dealing with USG travelers and have management intelligence and ability to establish and maintain contacts with LE Staff and Americans.
• Must have the ability to independently process information relating to travel security and provide advice to the senior RSO.

Salary
USD $38,541 /Per Year.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: ​​Consular Associate

Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-023
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja

Summary

• The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the two (2) Consular Associate positions in the Consular Section.

Duties

• Under the direct supervision of the Consular Chief, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU).
• The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies.
• Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Educational Qualifications

• Completion of High School is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of office administrative experience with at least one year of consular experience is required.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a secret level security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Salary
USD 48,225 / Per Year

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: State Program Assistant

Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-024
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of State Program Assistant in the Economic Office.

Duties

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Economic Counselor, position will manage Post’s non-PD grants portfolio, including the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help program, the Democracy and Human Rights (DHRF) program, Julia Taft Fund for Refugees, PEPFAR Small Grants, Regional Environment Office Small Grants, and other non-Public Diplomacy grant opportunities the at the U. S. Mission in Nigeria, ensuring all federal assistance funds are awarded and liquidated according to their respective rules and regulations.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a high risk/public trust security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Two (2) years of university studies in Liberal Arts, Business, Finance or Accounting is required.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of progressive experience working with NGOs, community groups, or private development is required.
• Experience in project management, grant management, grant writing, contracting, vouchering, and budgeting is required.

Language:

• Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English is required.

Job Knowledge:

• The position requires an understanding of local policies governing NGOs, as the position reviews legal documents issued by the host government to determine eligibility and legal status of organizations applying for grants.

Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Tact and cultural sensitivity in dealing with the public are required.
• Excellent computer skills, including utilization of programs such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook is required.
• Ability to set priorities and deadlines is required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Basic bookkeeping, word processing, and database/spreadsheet abilities are required.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.  Basic calculation and budgeting skills using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to create overall program and individual grant budgets and to monitor financial status of individual projects.
• Must have typing skills where accuracy is required, but speed is not important.

Salary
USD $53,945 /Per Year.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Security Escort

Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-017
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Escort in the Facilities Maintenace Section.

Duties

• Escorts all uncleared maintenance crews, janitors, contractors and other service personnel in secure areas for the duration of their work.
• Escort duties may require working after-hours and weekends.
• Provides security escort support for diplomatic couriers upon arrival and departure.
• Ensures that secure arears remain uncompromised and escorts all uncleared personnel out of the secure area when the work is completed.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a top-secret security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma is required.
• Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.
• If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Experience:

• One year of work experience in office management is required.

Language:

• Good working knowledge speaking/reading/writing English is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of regulations governing control and protection of classified material is required.
• Thorough knowledge of general office procedures, computers and Microsoft Office is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Customer service skills and the ability to interact with the local staff and all levels of personnel is required.
• Must be willing to direct workers to ensure that security is not compromised.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, be a U.S. citizen and be eligible to obtain a top-secret clearance.
• Must be able to lift or carry up to 35 pounds.

Salary
USD $34,454 /Per Year.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Safety Program Coordinator

Announcement Number: Lagos-2025-019
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Safety Program Coordinator in the Facilities Maintenace Section.

Duties

• Reporting to the Facility Manager (FM), the incumbent is assigned to Facility Management (FAC) at the U.S. Consulate and will assist the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) and the Assistant POSHO in performing his/her duties by performing safety inspections at all compounds of the U.S. Consulate’s government-owned and leased properties. Incumbent will also act as the FAC liaison for all post Green Team projects and coordinate with Political/Economic Section’s Environment, Science, Technology and Health (ESTH) representatives to support Mission sustainability goals.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a secret security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School / Secondary School is required.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of prior experience in an office or management related position is required.

Job Knowledge:

• General knowledge of office working environments is required. Job holder will need to learn the operational environment in country as they will act at the FAC representative to host nation government entities, in conjunction with Political and Economic sections, but knowledge beforehand is not a requirement.
• Having a basic understanding of host nation government entities that intersect with their proposed workload is beneficial, as it will provide guidance on how best to navigate future engagements.

Salary
USD $8,541 / per year.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Political / Economic Assistant

Announcement Number: Lagos-2025-019
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Political/Economic position in the Political-Economic Section.

Duties

• The incumbent assist with reporting on southern Nigeria.  Incumbent is responsible for monitoring and reporting on environmental and social issues in the 17 states that make up the Lagos consular district.
• Incumbent analyzes and reports on relevant political, economic, environmental and social developments therein.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a secret level security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Economics, Business, Trade, Finance, or International Relations is required.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of prior professional work experience in research, analysis, and drafting reports containing narrative and data is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of U.S. Embassy operations, structure of the Government of Nigeria, and the role of actors, as well as working knowledge of government protocol is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Analytical and drafting skills, particularly the ability to draft letters, memoranda, and more complex reports with minimal editing is required.

Salary
USD $48,225 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: ​​Administrative Assistant

Announcement Number: Lagos-2025-025
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos

Summary

• The U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Management Office.

Duties

• Serving as the Administrative Assistant (AA) in U.S. Consulate General Lagos General Services Section (GSO), Incumbent supports the American Supervisory General Services Officer (S/GSO) in providing and overseeing a full range of services in support of the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) GSO structure to the 7 agencies and their 85 American Direct Hires, 18 Eligible family members and over 310 Locally Employed Staff positions represented at US Consulate General, Lagos. Incumbent reports directly to the S/GSO.

Educational Qualifications

• Two (2) years of full-time college or university studies in Secretarial Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences or Arts is required

Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting, administrative and secretarial experience is required.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a non-sensitive security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of commercial business administration standards in office administration and maintenance is required.  Knowledge of accounting procedures and methods is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in MS Office – Excel, Outlook and Word are used daily.  Must have strong customer relations and customer skills. Organizational skills are required.

Salary
USD 43,112 / Per Year

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: ​​Community Liaison Coordinator

Announcement Number: Lagos-2025-022
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos

Summary

• The U.S. Consulate Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Community Liaison Coordinator in the Management Office.

Duties

• Working in the Management Section and reporting to post’s Management Officer, with guidance from the Global Community Liaison Office (GTM/GCLO), the CLO Coordinator develops, implements, and manages a program based on community demographics and post-specific needs.
• The CLO Coordinator executes morale enhancing activities under eight Areas of Responsibility (family member employment; crisis management and security; education; communications and outreach; guidance and referral; welcoming, orientation, and departures; community liaison; and events planning).
• Identifies needs and responds with effective programming, information and resources, and referrals. CLO is an ICASS mandatory package service provider, and as such serves all participating USG agencies at post.
• The CLO is a rated ICASS service provider whose base constituency includes all direct-hire employees and family members under Chief of Mission authority.

Educational Qualifications

• Completion of at least two (2) years of college or university studies is required.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of professional experience, including but not limited to administration, office management, customer service, program management, or public policy is required

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a top-secret security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Job Knowledge:

• A good understanding of the Foreign Service community and the structure of the federal government is required. Knowledge of general principles of program management and program monitoring is required. Standard knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Knowledge of the CLO Coordinator’s eight Areas of Responsibility (community liaison, crisis management, employment, education, guidance and referral, communications and outreach, welcoming/orientation/departures, and events planning) is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Must be able to analyze specific issues and formulate conclusions and recommendations for action. Must be able to work in a high-stress, fast-paced work environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good briefing and writing skills are required.
• Ability to draft and edit material for correspondence and publication is required.
• Proficiency in project management, including short-term and long-term projects is required.
• Ability to work at a high-level with work disruptions and follow an untraditional schedule is required.

Salary
USD 53,945 / Per Year

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Office Management Assistant

Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-021
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Office Management Assistant in the Regional Security Office.

Duties

• The incumbent performs clerical and administrative duties as the Office Management Assistant (OMA) for the Regional Security Office (RSO) pertaining to a multitude of RSO administrative items, both classified and unclassified.
• The incumbent will need to work independently and possess strong communication skills as the incumbent will be in contact with many diverse individuals on a daily basis.
• Incumbent will require unescorted access to the Control Access Area (CAA) and a top-secret clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a top-secret security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of High School is required.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of secretarial / office support staff clerical experience only, performing duties such as:  filing, scanning, scheduling appointments/meetings, making travel arrangements, ordering office supplies, receiving telephone calls is required.

Salary
USD $38,541 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Human Resources Assistant

Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-026
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Human Resources Assistant in the Human Resources Office.

Duties

• The incumbent provides Human Resources services to employees of the U.S. Mission in Nigeria. Conducts ePerformance, Duty Officer and other relevant trainings to Americans.
• Handles various HR programs and administrative duties, including maintenance of subject files and the preparation of periodic reports on various HR issues as assigned. Public Trust is required for this position.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a non-sensitive security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• A University Degree is required.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Experience:

• One year of experience in an office environment, handling human resources or administrative duties is required.

Language:

• Fluent speaking/reading/writing in English is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of office administration procedures and intermediate knowledge of Human Resources programs, procedures and regulations is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Incumbent must be tactful but effective in dealing with HR customers.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, be able to deal effectively with all levels of Embassy employees and have good writing skills.
• Must have the ability to carry out work on own initiative, referring only unusual situations to the supervisor, must be able to prioritize tasks.
• Must have good computer skills (Word & Excel) and the ability to type 40WPM.

Salary
USD $38,541 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: ​​Consular Associate

Announcement Number: Lagos-2025-027
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos

Summary

• The U.S. Consulate Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the two (2) Consular Associate positions in the Consular Section.

Duties

• Under the direct supervision of the Consular Chief, the Consular Associate is assigned a wide range of responsibilities in the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit, Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) Unit, Immigrant Visa Unit, and Fraud Prevention Unit (FPU).
• The jobholder provides consular services to U.S. citizens, conducts non-adjudicatory visa processing, and assists in investigation and validation studies.
• Incumbent also handles correspondence with the public, attorneys, U.S. and host governments, Congress, and other parties.
• Must be able to secure and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Educational Qualifications

• Completion of High School is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of office administrative experience with at least one year of consular experience is required.

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a secret level security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Salary
USD 48,225 / Per Year

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: GSO Assistant (Housing)

Announcement Number: Abuja-2025-028
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of GSO Assistant (Housing) in the General Services Office.

Duties

• This position reports to the GSO. Incumbent coordinates major lease issues with OBO, landlords and contractors.
• Assists with overall housing acquisition to include identifying properties, making recommendations on leases, contractors involved, and conducts a final walk-through of residences prior to occupancy.
• Working with the two Housing FSNs, the GSO Assistant identifies potential residential property and coordinates the screening process by the GSO, FMM, RSO and Housing Board.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a non-sensitive security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of one year of experience in housing management operations OR two years’ experience in overseas General Services Operations is required.

Language:

• Good working knowledge speaking/reading/writing in English is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Familiarity with U.S. Housing standards, internal furnishing requirements is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Must be service oriented and possess ability to work well with others in fast paced and stressful environment.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft and Excel packages, Department of State Real Property Application (RPA) and good writing skills. Must have ability to apply Department of State housing regulations.

Salary
USD $43,112 / per year.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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