Recruitment at The U.S. Mission to Nigeria

Recruitment at The U.S. Mission to Nigeria

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consular Associate

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-041RA-1
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Consular Associate position in the Consular section.
• The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Completion of High School/Secondary School is required.
• Minimum of Two (2) years of office administrative experience is required.

Skills:

• Ability to input data in consular systems with minimum errors, and spot and correct errors made by others (applicants and fellow staff).
• Demonstrated skills in MS Office Suite and general computer skills including information and database management.
• Organizational skills, including task management and filing skills; communication skills including writing skills appropriate for drafting official correspondence and reports.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOS Secret Security clearance.
• Tact and good judgment in dealing with the public, often under difficult and sensitive circumstances.
• Sensitivity in evaluating evidence and applying complex regulations correctly.
• Ability to learn applicable U.S. and host country laws, regulations, legal precedents and court decisions.
• Good interpersonal skill.

Salary
USD $42,391 per year.

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Announcement Number: Abuja-2024-063RA-1
Location: Nigeria
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hour per week

Summary

• The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Administrative Assistant (Management Staff Aide) position in the Management Office.
• The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

• The Management Section is responsible for all administrative services to Embassy Abuja and Consulate General Lagos.
• This position serves as Management Staff Aide to the Management Counselor (MC) and Management Officer (MO) and also performs the full range of logistical, administrative, and oversight duties needed to support the work and responsibilities of the supervisors and performs project work as needed.

Requirements
Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Liberal Arts, Business Administration, or Public Administration is required.
• Experience: Five (5) years experience working in an administrative, managerial, or policy-related position for the U.S. Government or a large established multinational organization is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of English grammar and business writing is required.  Excellent understanding of visits or large event support is required.
• Strong understanding of the Department’s core hierarchy and its top officials is required.
• Detailed knowledge of Management and Department policies and practices (i.e., gifts, vehicle use, expediter use, procurements, overtime, allowances, ethics, etc.) is required.
• Good understanding of procedures and practices at Nigerian Government Ministries especially the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is required.

Salary
USD $53,043 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2024.

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

Job Title: Travel Coordinator

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• Incumbent will coordinate all USG official travel in the U.S. Consulate Lagos District and track all USG employee movements. Based on contact and open-source reporting, the incumbent will make security recommendations concerning travel to the Consul General and the RSO for his/her final approval.

Duties

• Incumbent will communicate and coordinate with U.S. Government employees on all official travel in Nigeria and more specifically the US Consulate Lagos District, in accordance with mission Travel Policy and all applicable U.S. Government guidelines and regulations.
• Incumbent will stay up to date with current threats via daily contact with RSO or his/her delegate, RSOs of other foreign missions, NGOs, Nigerian police and open-source information (newspapers, internet, television). Incumbent will refer to information gathered from contacts and open source when submitting travel recommendations to RSO. Maintain a weekly travel publication to be disseminated to RSO and section heads.
• Coordinate with the S/GSO to ensure that GOVs used in support of official travel meet RSO requirement and are available. Incumbent will provide timely security updates and advice to Motor Pool and travelers and will coordinate with RSO staff if travelers become stranded and/or are subject to threat.
• Track and plot employee movement and their travel routes. Prepare annual statistics for the Travel Program in Lagos. As appropriate, coordinate travel that affects both Abuja and Lagos missions.
• Fill in as RSO-OMS during staffing vacancies, performing basic administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required
• Two (2) years experience in an office environment is required.
• Work experience in a clerical position is required, using the Microsoft Office Suite on a daily basis is required.
• Frequent interaction with the public in person, in writing and via telephone is required.

Salary
USD $7,896 per year.

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Fraud Prevention Assistant

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• The incumbent will perform wide-ranging anti-fraud investigations in support of consular operations, including analysis, phone and in-person interviews, verification of documents and case details with government officials and site visits.
• Investigations primarily focus on analysis of facts to support fraud determinations that can affect whether an applicant is eligible for a citizenship or an immigrant benefit.

Requirements
Option 1:

• Experience:  Minimum four (4) years of work experience as an investigator or researcher for the police, court, law firm, insurance company, government or private agency is required.
• Education: A university degree in any of the following: Law, Psychology, Forensics, Economics or Criminology is required.  Note: NYSC Certificate/Exemption/Exclusion document is required.

OR

Option 2:

• Experience: Minimum six (6) years of work experience as an investigator or researcher for the police, court, law firm, insurance company, government or private agency is required.
• Education: Two (2) years of university studies in any field.

Job Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of the Nigerian legal system and official documents is required. Knowledge of Nigerian culture, customs, and family relations is required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the confidence of those with access to information about fraudulent documents and criminal activities.

Salary
USD $31,148 per year.

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online