Political/Economic Assistant at US Embassy

The U.S. Consulate Lagos, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Political/Economic position in the Political-Economic Section.

Duties

The incumbent assist with reporting on southern Nigeria.  Incumbent is responsible for monitoring and reporting on environmental and social issues in the 17 states that make up the Lagos consular district.  Incumbent analyzes and reports on relevant political, economic, environmental and social developments therein.         

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in law, economics, business, trade, finance, international relations or related fields is required.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of prior professional work experience in research, analysis, and drafting reports containing narrative and data is required.

Job Knowledge:

• Knowledge of U.S. Embassy operations, structure of the Government of Nigeria, and the role of actors, as well as working knowledge of government protocol is required.

​​​​​​​Skills And Abilities:

Analytical and drafting skills, particularly the ability to draft letters, memoranda, and more complex reports with minimal editing is required.