Travel Clerk - Employees of Mission at US Embassy

Duties

Basic Function: The Airport Expeditor performs general expeditor services of all U.S Agencies personnel represented at post including their dependents, U.S. Grantees, TDY and VIP visitors.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of four (4) years progressively responsible office or clerical experience is required. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

Knowledge of Nigerian immigration rules and custom regulations is required. Familiarity with airlines check in procedures is required. Expert knowledge of the job details and accurate knowledge of USG security requirement is required. Knowledge of current U.S. Mission to Nigeria security procedures to/from the airports is required.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of two (2) years of university studies is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify the level of your proficiency in the language listed.

LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge of speaking/reading/writing in English Language is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Computers skills and familiarity with windows, Microsoft word processing and spread sheet programs is required.
• Must have strong drafting skills to draft correspondence to Embassies, airlines and hotels.
• Must be able to use Embassy radio network. Must be able to interact professionally with aggressive individuals sometimes.
• Must have level 1 typing ability (less than 5 words per minute).
• Must be tactful yet effective, in dealing with American personnel. Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Must have good driving skills with valid Nigeria driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years.
• Must be able to lift not more than 50lb.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.