United States Embassy - Lagos Current Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Visa Assistants

JOB VACANCY:

U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the position of Visa Assistant.

JOB TITLE:   Visa Assistant (2 positions), FSN-07

JOB LOCATION: LAGOS – U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL

APPLICABILITY: All Interested Candidates

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR - Ordinarily Resident–N2,506,239 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
FSN-7/1
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM - US$39,994
EFM - US$34,324 Starting Salary p.a., FP-07/1

NOTE: all ordinarily resident applicants must have the
required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for
consideration.

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified
candidates for the position of Visa Assistant.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

• The incumbents’ perform the complex task of processing the full range of Non-immigrant Visa (NIV) services, which includes the administrative processing of A and B Referrals and business-related NIV applications,
• Other responsibilities include taking custody of visa foils, applicants’ passports and other sensitive travel documents; performing relevant clerical duties involved in the delivery of visa services; assisting the unit Team Leader in completing administrative tasks and maintaining necessary non-immigrant visa correspondence,
• Incumbent is also responsible for assisting with the processing of Deportee/Withdrawal cases.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific
and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. A Bachelor Degree in one of the following: Art, Business Administration, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Foreign Language, History, International Relations, International Affairs, Literature, Liberal Arts, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology,
2. Minimum of two (2) years experience in a consular environment, customer service related position or work applying regulatory material,
3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading in Yoruba or Igbo or Hausa is required,
4. Level III (minimum of 40 WPM) of typing is required. Must be able to draft correspondence quickly and with minimal errors,
5. Must have intermediate skill level in the use of computer-based programs and Microsoft Office packages.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

• 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 DEADLINE: 30th December, 2011

METHOD OF APPLICATION: 

Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application
will not be considered:

1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
2. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application,
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above,
4. 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.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Embassy of the United States of America,
Human Resources Office,
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive,
Central District Area,
Abuja.

POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261
Fax: 09-461-4036
E-mail: HRNigeria@state.gov
 

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