Fraud Prevention Assistant at U.S. Consulate General

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: Fraud Prevention Assistant

Location: Lagos
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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 8th October, 2024.