Fraud Prevention Assistant at US Embassy

Summary:

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicant for the Fraud Prevention Assistant position in the Consular Section. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). All genders are encouraged to apply.

Duties

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.           

Qualifications:

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY.

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.

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.

Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent skills in conducting interviews and reviewing documents are required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) is required.
• Ability to work calmly and professionally while dealing with contacts and applicants, to gain confidence of others, and to draft sensitive documents is required.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize complex information quickly and succinctly in writing is required.