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JOB TITLE: Consular Associate
JOB LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria
JOB DETAILS:
- 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.
How to apply
to apply for the ongoing U.S. Mission to Nigeria job opening, visit Application Portal to submit your application
Deadline: October 3, 2024