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  • Posted: Sep 4, 2024
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    A diplomatic mission is a group of people from one state or an international inter-governmental organisation (such as the United Nations) present in another state to represent the sending state/organisation officially in the receiving state. In practice, a diplomatic mission usually denotes the resident mission, namely the office of a country's diplomatic re...
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    Consular Associate

    Summary:

    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.

    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 Two (2) years of office administrative 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.

    Closing date: 10/03/2024

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to US Embassy on erajobs.state.gov to apply

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