Vacancies at US Embassy

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.

Education Requirements: Completion of High School/Secondary School is required.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of office administrative experience is required with at least one year of consular experience is required.

Skills And Abilities: The following is required:

• 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.

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Summary:

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

Duties

• Under the general direction of the Information Systems Officer.  The incumbent assists the Information Systems Center with managing and administering the embassy’s OpenNet network, Classified network, secure voice and data processing equipment. Assist with the Diplomatic Pouch and mail operations. Maintain COMSEC accountability. The incumbent will be assigned special projects supporting Mission needs.

Education Requirements: Two (2) years of post secondary/university studies is required

Experience: Two (2) years of computer-related working experience is required.

Skills And Abilities: 

• Proven technical skills in troubleshooting and resolving Information Technology and Communications hardware and software issues is required. Must be fully familiar with the Windows 10 Operating System.  Must have the ability to manually exchange/repair electronic equipment as necessary.  Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills are required. Keyboard skills that include a good working speed is required. Basic numerical skills are required for asset management is required.  Must be able to lift boxes and pouch bags that weigh up to 70 pounds.

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Summary:

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Investigative Assistant position in the Regional Security Office.

Duties

• The Investigative Assistant (IA) assists in an array of sensitive and complex criminal investigations related to document fraud, human smuggling, trafficking in persons, and other criminal issues as directed by the Assistant Regional Security Officer- Investigator (ARSO-I). The job holder provides investigative, analytical, and administrative support in the operation of the Diplomatic Security (DS) Overseas Criminal Investigations (OCI) program at post.
• The job holder updates the ongoing investigations database in Department of State (DOS) computer systems, and controls access of sensitive information. The incumbent must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.

Education Requirements: Two (2) years of general college or university studies is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in administrative, journalism, education, business, logistics, investigative analysis, legal, law enforcement, emergency response, analytical or research-related fields is required.

Deadline: May 31, 2024

How to Apply: Use the links below to apply: