Jobs in Lagos for a Visa Assistant at US Embassy

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Visa Assistant in the Correspondence Unit of the Consular section.
Position Title: Visa Assistant,*FSN-07/FP-07

Location: Lagos

Basic function of the position:
Incumbent responds accurately and efficiently to incoming email, phone and postal mail correspondence regarding American Citizens Services and immigrant and non-immigrant visas from both the public and Congressional offices. Incumbent reports directly to the Correspondence Team Leader and works closely with LES team leaders, unit chiefs, and with the entry-level officer assisting the Correspondence Unit.

Position Requirements:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• A University degree in one of the following: Social Sciences, Humanities, Language Arts, or Natural Sciences is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years work experience in Consular or other work related to customer service, correspondence, or the application of regulatory material is required.
• Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required. Level IV (fluent) Speaking/Reading in Hausa, Yoruba or Igbo is required.
• The incumbent must have general knowledge of U.S. Embassy and Consular Section functions.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook). 

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an overall summary rating of “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. 

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
• Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.