The U.S. Mission to Nigeria | Recruitment 

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria | Recruitment

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: Assistant CLO Coordinator

Announcement Number: Abuja-2024-062
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

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

Duties

• The Assistant Community Liaison Office Coordinator (Assistant CLO, A/CLO) supports the CLO Coordinator in fulfilling all Eight Areas of CLO Responsibility (family member employment; crisis management and security; education; communications and outreach; guidance and referral; welcoming, orientation, and departures; community liaison; and events planning), and in developing and managing post programs to enhance community morale.
• The Assistant CLO works with the CLO Coordinator to identify needs within the diverse post community and responds with effective programming, information and resources, and referrals.
• The incumbent works under the supervision of the CLO Coordinator and is expected to interact independently with CLO clients to develop CLO materials and programs, to formulate advocacy plans, and to generate ideas for community events. In the absence of a CLO Coordinator, the Assistant CLO will serve as back-up to fulfill all responsibilities.

Requirements

• Completion of at least two (2) years of college or university studies is required.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience, including but not limited to administration, office management, customer service, program management, or public policy is required.

Language:

• Good working knowledge; of speaking, reading & writing of English is required.

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 Department of State’s programs and policies pertaining to 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.

Salary
USD $47,419 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2024.

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

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

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

Summary

• We are 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, a mission composed of 220 USDH and 900 LE Staff with 12 other agencies.
• 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.

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.

Skills And Abilities:

• Must be an excellent writer, both as an editor and drafter.
• Excellent command of grammar, punctuation, and spelling is required.
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. Government and Mission policies and Embassy procedures is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills is required.
• Must be a proficient user of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and internet. Good numerical skills required for reviewing Representational, ORE, and Consulate vouchers are required.

Salary
USD $53,043 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
8th August, 2024.

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

Job Title: Truck Driver

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-069
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Truck Driver position in the General Service Office. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA).

Duties

• The incumbent operates USG cars, buses, light/ medium heavy-duty trucks, or van(s), armored or non-armored and various vehicles to transport customers and cargo to and from the consulate, warehouse, America Embassy Abuja, commercial or residential locations throughout Nigeria and to neighboring countries as directed, supervises, and assist in loading and unloading.

Requirements

• Completion of Secondary School
• Minimum of three (3) years of truck driving experience

Salary
USD $9,443 per Year.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2024.

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

Job Title: Security Escort

Announcement Number: Lagos-2024-068
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Security Escort (Facility Management Assistant/Escort) position in Facility Management.
• The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are welcome to apply.

Duties

• The incumbent is assigned to Facility Management (FAC) at the U.S. Consulate Lagos and performs all the duties of a security escort by monitoring and escorting non-cleared visitors and consulate personnel while in controlled access areas (CAA) or in other locations throughout all Consulate facilities.
• Incumbent will also perform administrative duties of customer service for U.S. Consulate.  Incumbent works with FAC Residential Maintenance Supervisor, FAC Assistant Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (A/POSHO), General Services Office (GSO) Housing and GSO Property and Regional Security Office (RSO) Residential Security Coordinator to ensure residential quarters meet Department of State requirements and standards.
• Some after-hours work, weekend and holiday work may be required.
• Incumbent must hold a Top-Secret Security Clearance to access CAA.

Requirements

• Completion of High School/Secondary School is required.
• Minimum one (1) year of prior experience in an office, management, or security-related position is required.

Salary
USD $33,878 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2024.

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